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U.P. Scholars Program makes U-M degree a reality
In the time it took to savor a cappuccino at Campfire Coffee, a flash blizzard coated the Upper Peninsula town where Shaylee Menhennick grew up just 10 miles southwest of Marquette.
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Costly gas separation may not be needed to recycle CO2 from air and industrial plants
A costly step in the process of taking carbon dioxide emissions and converting them into useful products such as biofuels and pharmaceuticals may not be necessary, according to University of Michigan researchers.
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Youth voices concern for improving disaster readiness policies
Nearly half of the young people surveyed on disaster preparedness indicated they felt unprepared for any type of disaster event during a period when catastrophic climate disasters are becoming increasingly frequent, says a University of Michigan researcher.
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AI chips could get a sense of time
Artificial neural networks may soon be able to process time-dependent information, such as audio and video data, more efficiently. The first memristor with a 'relaxation time' that can be tuned is reported today in Nature Electronics, in a study led by the University of Michigan.
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Michigan economy going strong, US holding up—but inflation vexes and adds volatility to U-M forecast
Michigan's economy is off to a strong start this year and expected to experience steady job growth, low unemployment and progress toward lower inflation over the next two years, according to University of Michigan economists.
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Christopher Friese named vice provost for academic and faculty affairs at U-M
Christopher Friese, a national authority in measuring and improving the quality of cancer care delivery, has been named the next vice provost for academic and faculty affairs in the Office of the Provost at the University of Michigan.
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U-M experts will share work at next week’s Great Lakes research conference
University of Michigan freshwater scientists will be among the more than 700 researchers from the Great Lakes region and beyond to present their findings next week at the 67th annual conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research.
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Housing crisis in Michigan: Report explores who owns, rents, has no home; examines racial gaps
The burgeoning housing crisis affecting Michigan and much of the nation is addressed in a new report by the University of Michigan in partnership with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
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Copper can’t be mined fast enough to electrify the US
Copper cannot be mined quickly enough to keep up with current U.S. policy guidelines to transition the country's electricity and vehicle infrastructure to renewable energy, according to a University of Michigan study.
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Managing screen time by making phones slightly more annoying to use
The best way to help smartphone users manage their screen time may be to make phones progressively more annoying to use, according to new University of Michigan research.
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Laurence B. Alexander recommended as chancellor of UM-Flint
Laurence B. Alexander, a recognized leader in higher education who for 11 years has served as chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Michigan-Flint.
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Weekend geomagnetic storm: Experts can discuss potential US impacts
A severe geomagnetic storm watch beginning this evening and continuing through the weekend has been issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)—the first since 2005.
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Researchers hope new report fuels reproductive health care research involving minors
A new report from Youth Reproductive Equity, a national collaborative of researchers and clinicians, outlines a research agenda to examine the impact of the Dobbs decision on minors.
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