Research

  1. June 5, 2015

    Getting to work: Cities with longest commutes

    A new study by Michael Sivak, research professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, found that New Yorkers have the longest commutes — about 40 minutes — among workers in the 30 largest U.S. cities, whether it’s by car, train, bus, ferry, bike or foot.

  2. June 5, 2015

    Using debt to maintain status quo leaves families slow to recover

    Economically vulnerable families are increasingly willing to take on debt to maintain a basic standard of living — a situation that can put them into a deep financial hole, according to a new University of Michigan study.

  3. June 2, 2015

    Poll shows most Americans support renewable-energy standards

    Despite recent state-level attempts to repeal or weaken renewable-energy requirements, a U-M poll finds that a majority of Americans support such mandates.

  4. May 29, 2015

    Cost-benefit analysis shows data may be the best medicine

    A pair of U-M researchers used cost-benefit analyses common in operations management to help surgery patients and health insurers find better options and save money.

  5. May 28, 2015

    Rumor-detection software IDs disputed claims on Twitter

    A team of researchers from U-M have developed software to help society identify and correct erroneous claims that have been made on Twitter.

  6. May 27, 2015

    U-M helps test reactor design in nuclear waste recycling effort

    U-M researchers were involved in verifying the safe performance of an advanced nuclear reactor that could help solve the nuclear waste problem.

  7. May 26, 2015

    Lowering the volume nationwide could reap big savings

    Reducing noise pollution in the U.S. could save $3.9 billion in health care spending by lowering the prevalence of health issues associated with excess noise.

  8. May 26, 2015

    Online survey researchers should be cautious with trick questions

    New studies suggest that researchers should be careful with setting “trap” questions for respondents for the sake of accurate research.

  9. May 22, 2015

    Homicides have life-changing impact on young black men in Baltimore

    As Baltimore continues to face increased violence since the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, new research by the University of Michigan paints a picture of the individual toll of homicide in the beleaguered city.

  10. May 22, 2015

    Tight family budget may lessen impact of food commercials on children

    Young children in households with no financial restraints may be at risk for poor eating habits by watching television commercials about fast food, sugary drinks and salty snacks.