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April 8, 2013
Annual e-waste recycling event set for April 25-27
Broken or unwanted electronics can be disposed of in an earth-friendly way at the free e-waste recycling event sponsored by U-M and Ann Arbor Public Schools, April 25-27.
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April 8, 2013
U-M part of clinical trial to use adult cells to grow human bone
Preparations are under way for the first known human trial to use embryonic-like stem cells collected from adult cells to grow bone.
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April 8, 2013
More offices seek Sustainable Workplace certification
Months after launching a program to transform offices into greener workplaces, the Office of Campus Sustainability is busy providing nearly 40 campus units with eco-friendly recommendations.
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April 8, 2013
Record Lake Erie algae bloom may be sign of things to come
The largest harmful algae bloom in Lake Erie's recorded history likely was caused by factors expected to become more common due to climate change, making the 2011 algae bloom a likely harbinger of things to come, researchers say.
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April 8, 2013
MHealthy offers 15-week exercise class for beginners
Faculty and staff who want to get moving but have never exercised before or have not been physically active in a while can register for a free exercise class designed specifically for beginners. The 15-week Simple Steps classes meet twice a week for 30 minutes, helping to add physical activity gradually into participants’ lives. Simple… -
April 8, 2013
Access to mental health care lacking for children, teens
Every day, news reports detail the impact of the deficiencies in the nation’s mental health care services. Even more startling, a U-M survey reveals that many adults across the United States believe children and teens have extremely limited or no access to mental health care services. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation commissioned the National Voices Project… -
April 8, 2013
Sun Belt cities demand less energy than their northern counterparts
Much has been made of the increasing energy demands of the warmest regions of the United States, but cooling down actually requires less energy than heating up, says a U-M researcher. “The traditional discussion of climatology and energy demand concentrates on the energy demands for cooling in hot climates,” said Michael Sivak, research professor at… -
April 8, 2013
Research on happiness is grounded in family
Photo courtesy Huda Akil Family always has been important to Dr. Huda Akil, but she didn’t think it would affect her research as co-director of the Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute until she spent the day at a park with her granddaughter, Sophie. Akil, a Distinguished University Professor and Quarton Professor of Neurosciences in the… -
April 8, 2013
Peer pressure may boost effectiveness of weight-loss rewards
A growing number of companies are offering employees an opportunity to boost earning power at work via cash incentives to stay healthy. Under the Affordable Care Act, employers soon will be able to offer even larger financial incentives to prod healthy lifestyle behaviors among their work force, such as quitting smoking and losing weight. Kullgren… -
April 1, 2013
Entrepreneurship month under way at university
With the goal of getting more students "fired up" about entrepreneurship, 18 student organizations have come together to organize and celebrate the Month of Entrepreneurship at U-M.
