Research
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April 2, 2024
Study examines pain vs. gain of raising minimum wage
Most independent businesses can shoulder the added costs of higher minimum wages with new revenues, making only minor employment adjustments, according to new research.
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April 1, 2024
Employees overcome home distractions by using working memory
A new study highlights the role of working memory — an ability to hold and manipulate information simultaneously in one’s mind — as it relates to family life affecting one’s job performance.
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March 30, 2024
Study: Couples with similar drinking habits may live longer
A recent study by U-M researcher Kira Birditt found that couples who are concordant in their drinking behavior — meaning both drink alcohol — tend to live longer.
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March 25, 2024
White men harassed in the workplace become diversity allies
White men who have experienced workplace harassment themselves are more likely to support efforts to combat race and gender bias in their organizations, according to a U-M study.
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March 21, 2024
MEDC, U-M award $1.8M for biomedical research projects
Eight innovative biomedical research projects, designed to address challenges from opioid use disorder to preterm birth, recently received more than $1.8 million in funding.
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March 20, 2024
Germ aversion affected 2020 election voting behavior
Voters opted to pick candidates in 2020 by mail-in ballots, avoiding poll sites due to COVID-19 concerns rather than because of political party efforts to promote specific voting methods.
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March 19, 2024
Unlocking origami’s power to produce load-bearing structures
For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be made with origami modules — versatile components that can fold compactly and adapt into different shapes — U-M engineers have demonstrated.
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March 15, 2024
ORSP realigning to strengthen research operations
The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects recently launched a comprehensive realignment strategy designed to support and strengthen research operations across U-M.
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March 12, 2024
Proposals sought for next round of OVPR Anti-Racism Grants
The Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking applicants for Anti-Racism Grants for research and scholarship related to societal and racial inequalities. The deadline is June 3.
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March 12, 2024
Political rage on social media is making us cynical
Political anger and cynicism are rising in the U.S. and in many democracies worldwide, and both are associated with exposure to political attacks on social media, a new U-M study shows.
