Research
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June 3, 2014
Researchers join forces to study high school dual-credit policy
Researchers at U-M are part of a team sharing a $2 million federal grant to launch a five-year study on the impact of a new dual-credit policy in Tennessee.
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June 2, 2014
Colder-than-normal Lake Superior could push up water levels
Surface-water temperatures in areas of Lake Superior are expected to be at least 6 degrees Fahrenheit colder than normal by August, delaying evaporation season and possibly raising water levels, researchers say.
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May 30, 2014
U-M is key partner in national concussion research initiative
The University of Michigan will play a leading role in the most comprehensive study of concussion and head impact exposure ever conducted.
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May 22, 2014
Growing inequalities make science more of a ‘winner takes all’ field
As new research documents growing inequalities in health and wealth, the gap between “haves” and “have-nots” is growing in the field of scientific research itself, a U-M sociologist says.
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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.
