UM: Brain Training Can Boost Kids' Intelligence
Children who "train" their brain to increase memory can also boost their abilities to solve problems and reason, a new University of Michigan study indicated.
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Children who "train" their brain to increase memory can also boost their abilities to solve problems and reason, a new University of Michigan study indicated.
Extreme flooding of the Mississippi River this spring is expected to result in the largest Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" on record, according to a University of Michigan aquatic ecologist and his colleagues.
Nanoparticles of the right dimensions and shape may be the key in combating the plaque that destroys neurons and leads to symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new report shows. University of Michigan chemical engineering professor Nicholas Kotov says the nanotechnology means can attract and capture the longer fibrils that are known to form plaque related to neurodegenerative disorders.
A smoking ban for the entire University of Michigan campus is about to take effect.
Banning federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research would have "disastrous consequences" on the study of a promising and increasingly popular new stem cell type that is not derived from human embryos, according to a University of Michigan researcher and his colleagues.
Here's an opportunity to learn about football and benefit cancer research in the process. The University of Michigan Women's Football Academy takes place on Saturday.
Lycera, a biopharmaceutical company and University of Michigan spinoff, plans to partner and collaborate with U-M faculty and students with a move to UM's North Campus Research Complex.
According to new government data, the recession in Michigan ended last year. UM Economist Donald Grimes says even though our economy saw its best growth in 8 years, consumers are still apprehensive.
Terrell Pryor is the latest person to leave the Ohio State Buckeyes football program.
Though pundits and candidates suggest there is too much anger in politics, the emotion does have a potential benefit - it significantly motivates citizens to vote, according to a U of M study.
Researchers from the University of Michigan, the Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center and the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission have found alive a species of snail called a limpet that was thought to be extinct.
The University Research Corridor released a new report today that shows how the information and communication technology industry is a worthy educational investment, offers higher-paying jobs and has potential for more business growth in Michigan.
The University of Michigan took second place in the International Collegiate Programming Contest held earlier this week, becoming the only American school to finish in the top 12.
University of Michigan astronomers have been examining old galaxies -- and have been surprised to discover that they are still making new stars. The results provide insights into how galaxies evolve with time.
Forget about working crossword puzzles and listening to Mozart. If you want to improve your ability to reason and solve new problems, just take a few minutes every day to do a maddening little exercise.
Former University of Michigan and NBA player Jalen Rose has pleaded guilty to DUI during an appearance in District Court in West Bloomfield Township.
If a gay or bisexual man seeks sex or dating online, the type of partner or relationship he wants is a good indicator of whether he'll engage in safe sex, a new study suggests.
Shopping mall pioneer Al Taubman has donated $11 million to Lawrence Tech University in Southfield.
Despite significant technological improvements, children reliant on long-term mechanical ventilation often require extensive additional care, including costly hospital stays and emergency visits, according to a new study from the University of Michigan
A new health care policy institute -- one that is expected to become one of the largest of its kind in the nation -- will be established at the University of Michigan's North Campus Research Complex.
The latest personnel and boardroom news from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
University of Michigan students will be paying more for room and board next year.
The latest awards, prizes and industry certifications won by Michigan's technology-focused institutions, companies and people
After two quarters of declines, the Ann Arbor-based analysts behind the American Customer Satisfaction Index reported an increase for the quarter. ACSI officials said gains for utility and health care companies more than offset satisfaction decline in the information sector.
Michigan's Home Heating Credit is designed to help low-income households offset some of the cost of keeping their homes warm. Both renters and homeowners can qualify.
On Tuesday, the organization invited families to Galloway Lake Park at 5:30 p.m. where mental health professionals were on site.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
The moratorium comes after a summer of safety concerns.
A woman accused of registering her spouse, who is a non-citizen, to vote has been bound over for trial in Michigan.
The state of Michigan removed the names of more than 20,000 people from its sex offender registry in order to comply with a recent state Supreme Court ruling.
The city of Cleveland will now refer to its Lake Erie shoreline as the Gulf of Cleveland, according to a resolution that takes jabs at the Trump administration's efforts to rename other landmarks.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Michigan's Home Heating Credit is designed to help low-income households offset some of the cost of keeping their homes warm. Both renters and homeowners can qualify.
On Tuesday, the organization invited families to Galloway Lake Park at 5:30 p.m. where mental health professionals were on site.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The city of Cleveland will now refer to its Lake Erie shoreline as the Gulf of Cleveland, according to a resolution that takes jabs at the Trump administration's efforts to rename other landmarks.
The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Amazon says it has decided to suspend its operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier's planes overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
The Detroit Red Wings will start training camp this week with leaders of the front office and the team in limbo.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The Detroit Lions know they are asking a lot of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Fox 2 Detroit announced it is holding a debate between Michigan U.S. Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers on Tuesday. Although El-Sayed agreed to the debate, Rogers declined. Rogers speaks with CBS News Detroit about his reasoning.
Michigan's Home Heating Credit is designed to help low-income households offset some of the cost of keeping their homes warm. Both renters and homeowners can qualify.
It's been more than 48 hours since a shooting took place at a youth football game in Pontiac, Michigan, and the aftermath has sent shockwaves through the community.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Bloomfield Township is tightening its restrictions on who can ride e-bikes and where.