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
Four percent sentenced to death are likely innocent
Slightly more than 4 percent of people given death sentences in the United States are innocent, according to new peer-reviewed research led by a University of Michigan expert.
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May 2, 2014
Behind the paywall: How media can boost online revenue
It’s an ongoing debate for online publications: How much content should be free and how much should go behind a paywall?
