Research from University of Michigan finds that watching someone speak when you can’t hear them (lip reading) activates auditory regions in the brain in ways similar to real speech. bit.ly/3yHBjTC #NIDCDgrantee Michigan News

A new study from University of Michigan's Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention highlights critical gaps in firearms relinquishment laws that could be undermining court orders and allowing illegal gun possession. The study shows that despite laws designed to prevent firearm possession in

Research by U-M that analyzed winter cyclones from 1959-2021 forecasts wild winter weather swings in the Great Lakes region in the future, including warmer and rainer winter storms. More on the study from Michigan News: myumi.ch/XGQQW

The #ParalympicGamesParis2024 start today and run through Sep. 8. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss key topics related to the games, including personal and evolution of adaptive sports at the global, national and collegiate levels. h/t Bailey news.umich.edu/going-for-gold…

Some school districts are replacing older, diesel school buses w/new, cleaner-energy electric models. Michigan Public Health researchers found fewer reports of lung inflammation & illness, improved attendance & higher test scores. Sara Adar (Sara Adar), shares findings from her research

Research by Julie Bynum, professor of geriatric medicine at U-M IHPI , suggests that stigma as well as access to primary care or behavioral neurological specialists may impact the odds of getting a formal diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease via NPR npr.org/2024/08/19/nx-…

Megan Stewart, associate professor of public policy Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, notes that, historically, the much more common dynamic is that immigrants are victims of violence perpetrated by right-wing extremists with white supremacist ideologies via CNBC cnbc.com/2024/08/18/elo…

U-M business expert shares insights from panel formed to examine infant formula crisis Despite complex regulations for infant formula, contamination in production and supply chain issues at Abbott Nutrition created a dangerous shortage in 2022. The nationwide shortage affected

Cannabis, hallucinogen use among adults still at historic highs Vaping among younger adults and binge-drinking among mid-life adults also maintained record-high levels, NIH-supported study shows The percentages of adults using cannabis and hallucinogens over the past year

If you’re feeling a bit confused by the constant media coverage about presidential election polls, you’re not alone. Whether it’s the polls’ margin of error or their fairness and accuracy, the information can become important for some voters in their election choices. And do the

As the world's population increases and we build more infrastructure across the planet, about 57% of all land will see a rise in overlap between humans and wildlife by 2070, say Neil Carter, associate professor of environment and sustainability, and U-M SEAS research fellow

Aaron Kall, U-M’s director of debates, discusses the elimination of hot mics in debates, and the expected viewership of next week’s presidential debate in Philadelphia. Michigan News election coverage: myumi.ch/XG1dy

Much of the nation’s stormwater infrastructure, designed decades to a century ago to prevent floods, can exacerbate flooding during the severe weather events that are increasing around the globe, new research led by U-M CEE demonstrates. The problem lies in traditional

Hafiz Malik is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at UM-Dearborn CECS. He's an expert on political deepfakes and published an op-ed about this in The Hill yesterday: thehill.com/opinion/techno…

“We’re really investing in children who ... haven’t had the opportunity to learn literacy at the levels that you’re going to need for happiness and success in society. It’s recognizing that young people have other things to do in their lives, and some of them may actually need

Richard Rood is a Professor Emeritus of Climate and Space Science and Engineering at U-M Climate & Space. He discusses last week's school closings in Detroit due to heat via Bridge Michigan: bridgedetroit.com/with-more-hot-…

On a BBC Sounds episode featuring experts from around the world to discuss how to improve shipping containers, U-M SEAS' Gregory Keoleian shares findings from a study which analyzed various alternative metals that can be used to reduce fuel and emissions. myumi.ch/23X8E

.University of Michigan director of debate Aaron Kall discusses the upcoming #PresidentialDebate with The Associated Press. Check out more #election commentary and research at myumi.ch/23gen or contact Jared Wadley