Research
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May 20, 2014
U-M researchers: Innovative gridiron giving helps rebuild city
The Detroit Lions’ new model of philanthropy and community engagement may prove to be a touchdown for the city of Detroit, U-M researchers say.
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May 20, 2014
‘T-ray tech may convert light to sound for new uses
A device that essentially listens for light waves could help open up the last frontier of the electromagnetic spectrum — the terahertz range.
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May 16, 2014
Research: Walking doesn’t impair thinking and multitasking
When we’re strolling down memory lane, our brains recall just as much information while walking as while standing still — findings that contradict the popular science notion that walking hinders one’s ability to think.
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May 16, 2014
Obesity higher in neighborhoods with more fast food
A new study zeroes in on the effect that fast-food restaurants have on obesity and nutritional health in specific neighborhoods.
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May 16, 2014
Prepping for a higher credit rating could hurt profits
Do companies distort their investments to influence their credit rating? A University of Michigan researcher says yes.
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May 16, 2014
Making positive work connections lifts more than mood
Research at U-M shows that interacting with others in ways that foster high-quality connections at work does more than improve morale.
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May 11, 2014
Smartphone app detects mood swings via voice analysis
A smartphone app that monitors subtle qualities of a person’s voice shows promise for detecting early signs of mood changes in people with bipolar disorder.
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May 11, 2014
State of the nation’s egotism: On the rise for a century
Forget the “me” generation. A new analysis of long-term trends in egotism shows there’s been a “me” century in America.
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May 2, 2014
Prehistoric caribou hunting structure discovered beneath Lake Huron
Underwater archaeologists have discovered evidence of prehistoric caribou hunts that provide unprecedented insight into the social and seasonal organization of early peoples in the Great Lakes region. An article detailing the discovery of a 9,000-year-old caribou hunting drive lane under Lake Huron appears in the April 28 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy… -
May 2, 2014
Unemployment common after breast cancer treatment
Nearly one-third of breast cancer survivors who were working when they began treatment were unemployed four years later. Women who received chemotherapy were most affected, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
