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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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Michigan Nurses’ Study: Modest improvements in working conditions, but big problems persist
Nurses in Michigan reported improved conditions in the 2023 Michigan Nurses Study compared to 2022, but burnout and understaffing remain high, and nearly half reported abuse in the workplace in the last year.
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OptoGPT for improving solar cells, smart windows, telescopes and more
Solar cell, telescope and other optical component manufacturers may be able to design better devices more quickly with AI.
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Negative sentiment in environmental advocacy emails boosts engagement
People find it hard to resist negative messages. A recent University of Michigan study reveals that recipients are more likely to engage with emails containing negative sentiment sent by the Environmental Defense Fund, a U.S. based nonprofit organization. Specifically, emails with a negative tone were more frequently opened, and recipients were more likely to click on links within these emails, compared to those with a positive tone.
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Uber Eats eats into Uber ridesharing
When Uber expanded into food delivery, the move was expected to bring additional revenue to the ridesharing company. It certainly did.
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Behind Michigan’s abundant agricultural economy are farmworkers facing poor living conditions
For many seasonal and migrant farmworkers who plant, harvest and process produce for stores, stands, farmers markets and festivals across Michigan, living conditions can be unsafe and unhealthy, University of Michigan researchers say.
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The origins of dark comets
Up to 60% of near-Earth objects could be dark comets, mysterious asteroids that orbit the sun in our solar system that likely contain or previously contained ice and could have been one route for delivering water to Earth, according to a University of Michigan study.
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Could a dietary fiber supplement offer long-awaited treatment for food allergy sufferers?
A study from the University of Michigan has identified a potential new treatment for food allergies in inulin, a naturally occurring plant fiber commonly used as a supplement, a prebiotic in soda, a replacement for sweeteners and for other products and purposes.
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Pinpointing coal plants to convert to nuclear energy, considering both practicality and community support
An assessment ranks the feasibility of converting 245 operational coal power plants in the U.S. into advanced nuclear reactors, providing valuable insights for policymakers and utilities to meet decarbonization goals, according to a new study by University of Michigan researchers.
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Astronomers find surprising ice world in the habitable zone with JWST data
A team that includes a University of Michigan astronomer has identified a temperate exoplanet as a promising super-Earth ice or water world.
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An invisible mask? Wearable air curtain, treated to kill viruses, blocks 99.8% of aerosols
An air curtain shooting down from the brim of a hard hat can prevent 99.8% of aerosols from reaching a worker’s face. The technology, created by University of Michigan startup Taza Aya, potentially offers a new protection option for workers in industries where respiratory disease transmission is a concern.
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Cost of living tops Detroiters’ priorities for US government
With Michigan poised to be a pivotal state in the 2024 presidential election, Detroiters have weighed in on their priorities for the U.S. government.
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Agroecology: A paradigm shift in the US food system
Agroecology is gaining momentum as a way to improve healthy food access and affordability, according to a University of Michigan researcher.
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