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September 3, 2013
Newly unearthed ruins challenge views of early Romans
In a long-buried Italian city, archaeologists have found a massive monument that dates back 300 years before the Coliseum and 100 years before the invention of mortar, revealing that the Romans had grand architectural ambitions much earlier than previously thought. The structure, unearthed at the site known as Gabii, just east of Rome, is built… -
September 3, 2013
Financial specialist finds wisdom in staying positive
Erik Kreps, financial specialist senior with the Institute for Social Research’s Survey Research Center, warned wife Sandy to be cautious. The Brighton couple already had four biological children ranging from 8 to 16. They also had two children, 5 and 7, adopted in the United States. Then on an adoption blog, Sandy spotted 3-year-old Darren,… -
September 3, 2013
Adapting to mainstream lowers diabetes risk in African-Americans
Trying to find a produce store or a large grocer in an economically depressed neighborhood is about as easy as finding an apple in a candy store. Lack of access to good nutrition impacts racial and ethnic minorities and recent immigrants disproportionately. Poor nutrition combined with higher stress can contribute to other health problems, including… -
September 3, 2013
Presenters unveiled for Penny Stamps Speaker Series
Consider it a tradition at the University of Michigan. On most Thursdays in the late afternoon, a line of students stretches a few blocks from the Michigan Theater front doors. Nearly every Thursday from mid September through April, a selection of the world’s most compelling artists take center stage at the Stamps School of Art… -
September 3, 2013
Don't miss: Challenger of climate change foes appears in Ross program
Peter Sinclair, whose “Climate Denial Crock of the Week” YouTube series calls out and confronts those who reject climate change, presents the talk “Communicating Climate Science in the Disinformation Era” from 5-7 p.m. Sept. 11 in Room R2230, Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Climate scientists say an obstacle they face in educating the public… -
September 3, 2013
Old school: U-M in History
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September 3, 2013
Scholarship & Creative Work
Microbial team turns corn stalks and leaves into better biofuel A fungus and E. coli bacteria have joined forces to turn tough, waste plant material into isobutanol, a biofuel that matches gasoline’s properties better than ethanol. U-M research team members said the principle also could be used to produce other valuable chemicals such as plastics.… -
August 12, 2013
U-M again rated one of the nation’s top university workplaces
For the sixth straight year, U-M has been rated as one of the nation’s top university workplaces in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual listing of “Great Colleges to Work For.” The university is one of 97 universities included in this year’s list.
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August 12, 2013
Tech Transfer’s Venture Center hires new director
Jack Miner, an experienced entrepreneur, venture creation expert and economic development specialist, has been named director of the Venture Center at U-M Tech Transfer.
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August 12, 2013
AC demand in developing countries could put chill on energy supply
The United States uses more energy for air conditioning than all other countries combined, but its status as the world’s largest AC energy hog may soon be in jeopardy, said a U-M researcher. A new study by Michael Sivak, research professor and director of Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the U-M Transportation Research Institute, shows that…
