Research
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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May 22, 2015
U-M part of report on how to support collaborative research
Two U-M researchers have contributed to a new report from the National Science Foundation that analyzes how to create the most effective scientific teams.
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May 22, 2015
University researchers share grant to study online learning
U-M researchers will share in a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to study virtual schooling in Florida.
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May 19, 2015
Urine-based test improves on PSA for detecting prostate cancer
A new urine-based test has improved prostate cancer detection compared with traditional detection models based on PSA levels.
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May 12, 2015
Are those jerks at work dragging you down?
New research at U-M indicates jerks at work can do more than make you feel bad — they drag down the job performance of people who interact with them.
