'Science of Ethics' Project Gets $1.2M Funding
University of Michigan philosophy professor Daniel Jacobson has been awarded $1.2 million for a project titled "The Science of Ethics."
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University of Michigan philosophy professor Daniel Jacobson has been awarded $1.2 million for a project titled "The Science of Ethics."
A Notre Dame fan who suffered cardiac arrest during last football weekend's game at Michigan survived to watch the final touchdowns from a hospital bed.
Nearly three dozen teams of business and engineering students at the University of Michigan's Tauber Institute for Global Operations will present ways that some of the world's largest corporations can save money in their operations during Spotlight 2011, being held Friday, Sept. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor Police are reporting another sexual assault near the University of Michigan campus.
Authors and authors' groups are suing the University of Michigan and four other universities, hoping to stop the creation of online libraries made up of as many as 7 million copyright-protected books they say were scanned without authorization.
A new $13-million National Science Foundation center based at the University of Michigan will develop high-tech materials that manipulate light in new ways. The research could enable advances such as invisibility cloaks, nanoscale lasers, high-efficiency lighting, and quantum computers.
An abnormality discovered by University of Michigan researchers in mice with Spinocerebellar Ataxia type 3 could represent a target for therapy.
The latest meeting and event notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
While driving a fuel-efficient vehicle is the best way to save gas, motorists can still cut fuel consumption nearly in half by driving slower and less aggressively, properly maintaining their vehicles and avoiding congested roads, according to University of Michigan researchers.
People who volunteer because they want to help others live longer than people who don't volunteer at all, University of Michigan researchers found.
With the start of the school year quickly approaching, physicians from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital are urging parents and drivers to do their part to keep kids safe as they walk to school.
A crime alert has been issued on the University of Michigan campus. Police say a man was punched and kicked to the ground by a group of four men on Friday night.
After an athlete takes a big hit on the playing field or a blow to the head, it's difficult for coaches to know how to respond. But more and more evidence is mounting that it's dangerous for athletes to try to shake off what could be a concussion.
The University of Michigan will receive a $250,000 grant from Alcoa Foundation to support UM's Sustainable Mobility and Accessibility Research and Transformation project.
Returning University of Michigan students should be on guard after a series of summer attacks on women, the city's police chief said. Two women were raped in July and four others were grabbed or fondled before breaking free.
A laser developed at the University of Michigan is designed to melt fat without burning surrounding tissue. It could potentially be used to treat acne, researchers say.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Conflicts over tight budgets could be one reason 56 percent of local leaders have told a University of Michigan survey that unionized workers have had a negative effect on their community's fiscal health.
Figures compiled by the University of Michigan show the price tag for traffic crashes and index crimes in Michigan in 2009 exceeded $6.7 billion.
The University of Michigan has finalized a deal on compensation for signs and city traffic signal services during football games.
University of Michigan researchers believe they have made a significant breakthrough in determining why some people get the flu and others don't.
This fall, more than 4,000 University of Michigan students in nearly 20 classes will be utilizing LectureTools, an interactive presentation tool being commercialized by UM that harnesses the potential of laptops and cell phones to serve as learning aids rather than distracting devices.
A delicate balance of atomic forces can be exploited to make nanoparticle "superclusters" that are uniform in size -- an attribute that's important for many nanotech applications but hard to accomplish, University of Michigan researchers say.
The Detroit Pistons have locked in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after extending his contract on Monday.
The 2.7-magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:32 p.m. on May 4 outside Carleton.
Ed Bambas received $2 million to help him retire from kind people all over the internet. Now he's working with the same man who organized his fundraiser to help veterans across the country.
With all benefits cut when Spirit's last flight landed, former employees say they may need to tap retirement savings just to get by.
The New Haven Community School District in Macomb County was closed Monday as authorities investigated what turned out to be an unfounded threat.
"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.
Ed Bambas received $2 million to help him retire from kind people all over the internet. Now he's working with the same man who organized his fundraiser to help veterans across the country.
The primary weather threats for Monday evening are brief damaging wind gusts, small hail and heavy downpours.
Farmington Hills police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Sunday on a trail in a city park.
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
With all benefits cut when Spirit's last flight landed, former employees say they may need to tap retirement savings just to get by.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Detroit Pistons have locked in head coach J.B. Bickerstaff after extending his contract on Monday.
Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.
The Detroit Mercy men's basketball team is facing a postseason ban next season because the program did not meet the benchmark for the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena for their first playoff series win in 18 years.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Showers and a few storms are possible mainly south of M-59 tonight, with an isolated strong storm possible.
Officials confirmed an earthquake in Monroe County, Michigan, on Monday. Here's what to know.
Former employees and customers are still trying to figure out what’s next after Spirit Airlines ceased operations over the weekend.
Ed Bambas received $2 million to help him retire from kind people all over the internet. Now he's working with the same man who organized his fundraiser to help veterans across the country.
Dashboard camera video captured a United Airlines flight striking a Baltimore bakery truck on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as the airplane was preparing to land at Newark Liberty International Airport.