Research
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November 25, 2014
Teens prescribed anxiety, sleep medications likelier to abuse
Teens prescribed anxiety or sleep medications are up to 12 times more likely to abuse those drugs than those who had never had a prescription, according to a U-M study.
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November 24, 2014
Michigan Research newsletter highlights work from U-M campuses
The Office of Research has launched a new monthly online digest that summarizes key research news and trends from the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses.
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November 21, 2014
Michigan’s solid job growth expected to continue, economists say
After five years of steady job growth, the Michigan economy will continue to move forward at a solid clip over the next two years, say U-M economists.
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November 20, 2014
Economists forecast U.S. economic growth at more than 3 percent
The U.S. economy will grow by more than 3 percent next year — its highest rate in 10 years, U-M economists say.
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November 19, 2014
Secure, free encryption of all websites is goal of new project
In an effort to reinvent and dramatically improve Internet security, U-M researchers have joined an effort to soon offer free, automated and open website HTTPS encryption.
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November 19, 2014
What agricultural ‘ecosystems on steroids’ are doing to the air
Scientists from U-M and other institutions have found that agricultural crops play a big role in seasonal swings of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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November 18, 2014
Few students attend schools that meet federal nutrition standards
Implementing the latest government standards for food and beverages sold at U.S. schools would substantially improve school nutrition, according to a new U-M study.
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November 14, 2014
Microbot muscles: Chains of particles assemble and flex
In a step toward robots smaller than a grain of sand, University of Michigan researchers have shown how chains of self-assembling particles could serve as electrically activated muscles in the tiny machines.
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November 14, 2014
Outsmarting the airlines on price could get harder
Technology and competition have made it easier for consumers to capture deals on airline tickets with the right strategy.
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November 14, 2014
Asthma patients to docs: Can we talk about cost?
Asthma patients concerned about their ability to pay for medical care would like to talk about cost-related concerns with their physicians but often don’t get that opportunity, say researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
