Earth May Be 140 Years Away From Reaching Carbon Levels Not Seen in 56 Million Years
Total human carbon dioxide emissions could match those of Earth's last major greenhouse warming event in fewer than five generations, according to a new University of Michigan study.
20-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
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New Live-Imaging Technique Reveals Cellular Repair Crew Plugging Leaky Biological Barrier
Suppose you live in a brick house and notice cracks in the mortar that let in cold air, rain and insect pests. You might call a brick mason to repair those leaks and to restore the barrier that keeps the great outdoors from getting inside.
11-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
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Relationship counseling encourages couples HIV testing
It's long been known that couples HIV testing and counseling is an effective way to mutually disclose HIV status and link to health care––unfortunately, couples don't use it even though it's widely available.
7-Feb-2019 2:05 PM EST
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U-M to unveil new home for Museum of Natural History April 14
The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History announced today it will re-open to the public Sunday, April 14, in a brand-new building.
6-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
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U-M Launches Carbon Neutrality Commission: Names Members, Lays Out Commission Charge, Priorities, Deadlines
The University of Michigan has taken an important step toward its goal of carbon neutrality with the selection of the core team that will recommend how to get there, as well as develop scalable and transferable strategies that can be used by other...
4-Feb-2019 10:30 AM EST
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Lower-carbon diets aren't just good for the planet, they're also healthier
A new study examining the carbon footprint of what more than 16,000 Americans eat in a day has good news for environmentally conscious consumers: diets that are more climate-friendly are also healthier.
22-Jan-2019 9:00 AM EST
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Less Hurricane Aid, Slower Response to Puerto Rico Than to Texas, Florida
The federal response to hurricanes Harvey and Irma was faster and more generous than the help sent to Puerto Rico in preparation and in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, according to University of Michigan researchers
21-Jan-2019 1:05 PM EST
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Poisons or medicines? Cyanobacteria toxins protect tiny lake dwellers from parasites
The cyanobacteria blooms that plague western Lake Erie each summer are both an unsightly nuisance and a potential public health hazard, producing liver toxins that can be harmful to humans and their pets.
14-Jan-2019 9:50 AM EST
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To Cut Down Prescription Drug Prices, We Need a Non Partisan Entity to Craft Evidence-Based Policy, #Umich Expert Says
Minal Patel, assistant professor at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, discusses prescription drug affordability
5-Feb-2019 12:05 PM EST
Impact of U.S. suspension of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia
1-Feb-2019 10:05 AM EST
A 'decathlon' for antibiotics puts them through more realistic testing
17-Jan-2019 10:05 AM EST
What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy This Flu Season
10-Jan-2019 1:00 PM EST
University of Michigan's Florian Schaub provides expert comment on news that Facebook shared users' private messages with tech companies
19-Dec-2018 4:05 PM EST
Changing the conversation Seniors and technology
We laugh at the meme—even those of us over a certain age—of the toddler, hand pressed over his eyes in utter frustration, telling grandma for the umpteenth time how to open a browser on her computer. Or the photo of the older couple staring at...
30-Nov-2018 11:05 AM EST
Why research on firearm safety is essential
Q&A with Rebecca Cunningham, co-leader of FACTS and an emergency physician and associate vice president for research at U-M, discussed the announcement.
20-Nov-2018 10:05 AM EST
FDA to ban sale of flavored e-cigs in convenience stores, experts can comment
12-Nov-2018 1:05 PM EST
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