Research
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May 16, 2018
Europa’s plumes: New evidence from an old mission
U-M researchers have found the strongest evidence yet to suggest that Europa, a moon of Jupiter, has plumes ejecting water from its subsurface into space.
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May 14, 2018
Most local jurisdictions follow master plan, but struggle with too few planners
Nearly half of Michigan’s largest local governments feel they have little staff capacity for land use planning and zoning, according to a survey from U-M researchers.
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May 14, 2018
Medicaid expansion leaves more money in recipients’ pockets
Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act reduced out-of-pocket medical expenses, allowing the poorest Americans to allocate their money for other life necessities, a new U-M study shows.
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May 10, 2018
Even one automated, connected vehicle can improve safety, save energy
Connected cruise control uses vehicle-to-vehicle communication to let automated vehicles respond to multiple cars at a time in an effort to save energy and improve safety.
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May 8, 2018
University part of project examining sleep consolidation
A U-M researcher is part of an international team that received a $1 million grant to investigate how adult humans consolidate their sleep into a single, approximately eight-hour bout.
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May 3, 2018
More funding needed in opioid battle, researcher says
More funding is needed to address the opioid epidemic that is projected to cost the United States economy $200 billion by 2020, U-M researcher Rebecca Haffajee says.
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May 3, 2018
Blacks, whites equally as likely to be prescribed opioids for pain
While racial disparities in pain management appear to be easing, U-M researchers find blacks now face increased risk of addiction through exposure to prescription narcotics.
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May 1, 2018
Findings in mice show pill for breast cancer diagnosis may outperform mammograms
Researchers at U-M are developing a new method for diagnosing breast cancer that could do a better job distinguishing between benign and aggressive tumors.
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May 1, 2018
Six research projects explore optimal performance and health
Research teams from across campus will share $800,000 in awards to explore projects ranging from elderly mobility and athlete hydration to wearable sensors and concussion diagnosis.
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May 1, 2018
Study shows workplace flexibility bias not just a mother’s problem
Work-life balance is not an issue exclusive to women, particularly mothers — even men and those without children can suffer when they feel their workplace culture is not family friendly, according to a new study.
