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Using visible light to make pharmaceutical building blocks
University of Michigan chemists have discovered a way to use visible light to synthesize a class of compounds particularly well suited for use in pharmaceuticals.
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Economist retweets boost visibility, outcomes for doctoral job seekers
Job candidates often seek any advantage to secure employment, and a new study investigates a less-than-typical source: retweets from researchers on social media.
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U-M study explores opportunities to increase representation of women in leadership
Since the early 1970s, there has been a worldwide promise to support women in achieving positions of authority in U.S. corporations. However, the business world has not necessarily met that promise.
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Not drinking today? Study reveals why young adult drinkers choose alcohol-free days
Understanding the reasons why young adults choose not to drink on certain days may inform prevention and intervention programs aimed at reducing the harms associated with alcohol consequences.
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The grapes that give us wine likely originated in the New World 60 million years ago
The ancestor of Vitoid grapes that gave rise to commercial grapes likely originated in the New World, in the tropical belt of the Americas and the Caribbean, 60 million years ago, according to a study co-authored by a University of Michigan researcher.
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US Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, effect on Trump: U-M experts can comment
University of Michigan experts offer insights and reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that offers partial immunity to former President Donald Trump, while sending the case back to the lower court.
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Climate change ignored? U-M study reveals sociology’s blind spot
A recent University of Michigan study exposes a gap in sociology: a lack of focus on climate change.
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Could prolonged exposure to pollution lead to loss of independence in later life?
Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.
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Prioritizing equity among the great challenges of AI, says U-M expert on national panel
As generative artificial intelligence becomes ubiquitous, University of Michigan expert Shobita Parthasarathy says technical revisions to the mechanics may address some harms built into the technology so far.
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U-M-led Apple Hearing Study reveals prevalence of tinnitus
About 78% of participants in the Apple Hearing Study, conducted by the University of Michigan, have experienced tinnitus—the perception of sound that others do not hear.
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Three new U-M ‘catalyst grants’ address PFAS pollution, wave energy, road durability
Three new University of Michigan sustainability catalyst grants will support novel research projects to address vexing environmental challenges. Each new project received $10,000 from U-M's Graham Sustainability Institute.
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Trump’s New York criminal case: U-M experts available to discuss
University of Michigan legal and political experts are available to discuss former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York.
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Improved refrigeration could save nearly half of the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted each year globally
About a third of the food produced globally each year goes to waste, while approximately 800 million people suffer from hunger, according to the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization.
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