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How nature helps the brain recharge

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Preparing teachers and students for the future

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Debunking the top myths of EV ownership

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AI English and the environmental cost

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Screen time, the fight for kids’ attention

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If you're worried about your vote, don't be

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Fake flavors, real cravings create an addiction to processed foods

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When nurses cannot afford to advance

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The elder care gap: family duty vs. reality

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Why cooling inflation isn't saving your bank account

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Toxic foods, food as medicine, epigenetics makes sense of nutritional triggers on health

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How to make your holidays less wasteful and more joyful

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Immigration raids lead to uptick in absenteeism and lower grades

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Semiconductor manufacturing on the rise in the United States

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Hands on Makerspace builds confidence, opens opportunities for youth

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Health and health care's influence on political engagement

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All about Lesotho, a vibrant country caught up in a trade war

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Reasons for hope amid grim climate news

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Investments in climate change mitigation not being felt yet

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Oliver Haimson talks about the changing social media landscape

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Teaming up with Polish and Ukrainian scientists on plant DNA research

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Fixing a broken healthcare system can help heal ailments, stem frustrations

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Finding the metals necessary for the energy transition

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When tightwads and spendthrifts can agree on spending

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Validation and verification for elections

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Tony Reames talks about the energy transition for disadvantaged communities

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When will cars drive themselves?

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One medicinal chemist's mission to bring better medicine to sick and dying species

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Geoff Chatas says campus becomes "living lab" for environmental stewardship

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Marschall Runge sees continued statewide expansion and disease prevention efforts increase in Vision 2034.

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Provost Laurie McCauley shares vision for making education more accessible

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President Santa J. Ono shares vision on democracy and engagement

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Dealing with plastic that can't be recycled

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Purpose & Mattering - Research effort shows veterans, senior citizens they have value, talents

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For lasting fitness, prioritize moving your body––not the numbers on the scale

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The 2024 presidential elections will be anything but normal

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The Role of Negative Peer Feedback on Social Media

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Exploring the Impact of Mindless Media Exposure

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Digital Ownership and the Right to Repair

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Examining Racial/Ethnic and Gender Diversity in the Orchestra Field

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Adolescent Brain Development and the Impact of Social Media on Mental Wellness

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Challenges and Opportunities of AI — and the Need for Regulation

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Exploring Carbon Pricing and Carbon Border Adjustments

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'Gaslighting' and its impact on mental health

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Nurses Week: Supporting, Celebrating and Protecting Nurses

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Harnessing Culture to Inspire, Influence and Impact

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The Impact of Social Support on the Risk of Depression

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Examining the Impacts of Climate Change on Northern Forests

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Reducing Carbon Emissions as Consumers

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Improving Access to Clean Mobility

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Long-term Effects of Climate Disasters on Human Health

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Unleashing the Power of Children’s Savings Accounts

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Navigating Circumstantial Barriers through U-M’s Center for the Education of Women+

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Exploring the History of Black Girlhood

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Advancing health policy research and reducing social disparities in health

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Addressing Systemic Inequities and Educational Disparities

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Examining Black History Month Programming in Public Libraries

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Exploring how imposter feelings relate to mental health and academic outcomes among minoritized students

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Squirrels that Gamble on Reproduction Often End Up Winning the Bet

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A New Era in Virtual Reality Performances

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Advancing Disability Justice in Public Health

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Empowering End-to-End Mobility for Wheelchair Users

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The Importance of Firearm Restrictions for Domestic Violence Abusers

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Concrete Thinking: Expanding the Architecture Lens

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Visualizing Telematic Performances

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How Intimate Partner Violence Affects Mental Health and Economic Insecurities

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Discussing Veterans Day and the U-M Army ROTC

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Defining Democracy through Art

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Exploring the History of "The Star-Spangled Banner"

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Discussing Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention

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The Interrelation of Dental Hygiene and Medical Care

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Caring for Mental Health During Stressful Times

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Bridging the Equity Gap in Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

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Addressing the Inequity of Access in Health Professions for People with Disabilities

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Puerto Rican Opinion Lab: Understanding How US Policies Affect Islanders

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Examining Factors that Promote Healthy Development for Latinx Adolescents

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Children's Health: Mental Health Concerns & Effects of Screen Time

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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and the Concept of Bounded Justice

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How Anonymous Reporting Systems in Schools Can Reduce Violence

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Focusing on the Craft of Learning

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Innovation Interventions: Social Anxiety and College Students

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Establishing Routines and Promoting Healthy Habits

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Strategies in Self-Care for Students

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Exploring Educational Efficacy and Advocacy

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How Social Media Usage & Online Navigation Change During a Crisis

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Examining the Responsibilities of Social Media Platforms and Users

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Space Science Success: The Significance of the James Webb Space Telescope Images

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Social Media Algorithms and the Infrastructure of Disinformation

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Living Well in College and Beyond

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The Role of Online Spaces in Navigating LGBTQ+ Healthcare Access

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Research Safety First Campaign

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Examining the Characteristics of a 'Cyberbully'

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The Importance of Juneteenth

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The Virulent Hate Project

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Integrating Art and Sustainability

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Protecting the Health & Safety of Nail Salon Employees

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Connecting Michigan Clinicians with Pediatric and Perinatal Mental Health Resources

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Nursing & Mental Health: Balancing Stressors, Stigma & Health

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Nursing & Mental Health: Reducing Health Disparities & Supporting Vulnerable Populations

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Exploring Digital Wellness with Kids and Parents