Technology
You’re just a stick figure to this camera
A new camera could prevent companies from collecting embarrassing and identifiable photos and videos from devices like smart home cameras and robotic vacuums.
Jul 15, 2024
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Health
New research demonstrates potential for increasing effectiveness of popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs
A network of proteins found in the central nervous system could be harnessed to increase the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Jul 15, 2024
Social Sciences
Financial Stress Hits Harder: Older Adults in Poor Health and Pre-Retirees Feeling the Pinch
People in their 50s and early 60s, and those in poor physical or mental health, more likely to say they’re stressed about their finances and have held off on…
Jul 11, 2024
Space
Astronomers find surprising ice world in the habitable zone
A super-Earth exoplanet orbiting a distant star may be covered in ice or water, according to new research.
Jul 8, 2024
Health
Invisible Air Shield Blocks 99.8% of Airborne Pathogens
A new wearable device that creates an invisible air curtain around the face could offer unprecedented protection against airborne diseases.
Jul 8, 2024
Health
More hospitals than ever require staff to get flu shots
In just a few months, hospitals and health systems nationwide will start working to vaccinate as many staff as possible against the flu.
Jun 14, 2024
Technology
AI Learns to Decipher the Meaning Behind Dogs' Barks
For most dog owners, understanding what their furry friends are trying to say is a constant struggle.
Jun 5, 2024
Brain & Behavior
No Myth: Study Reveals Pervasive Racial Bias in Traffic Stop Searches
A new study by researchers from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research has found that Black drivers are more frequently searched during traffic stops without finding contraband compared to white drivers.
May 1, 2024
Health
Childhood Trauma Linked to Poorer Muscle Function in Older Adults
A recent study from the University of Michigan has found that traumatic experiences during childhood can have lasting effects on muscle function later in life.
Apr 15, 2024
Health
Storing Chemicals in Attached Garages Linked to Higher Risk of ALS
Researchers at the University of Michigan have found a potential link between storing chemicals in attached garages and an increased risk of developing…
Apr 11, 2024
Health
Recreational activities such as golfing, gardening may be associated with increased ALS risk among men
Participation in recreational activities — including golfing, gardening or yard work, woodworking and hunting — may be associated with an increase in a person’s risk for developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a Michigan Medicine study finds.
Mar 13, 2024
Health
Scientists Uncover the Protein Responsible for Cold Sensation
Study: The kainite receptor GluK2 mediates cold sensing in mice (DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01585-8)
Mar 11, 2024
Social Sciences
Americans' Trust in Science Remains Strong Despite Trump's Attacks, Study Finds
A new study led by the University of Michigan has found that Americans' confidence in science and scientific expertise remained high during the Trump administration, despite the former president's attacks on scientific experts.
Mar 11, 2024
Brain & Behavior
Does trying to look younger reduce how much ageism older adults face?
Every year, millions of older Americans spend money and time to try to look younger than they are.
Mar 1, 2024