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One-fifth of the world's vertebrate species are threatened with extinction, but the situation would be worse if not for current global conservation efforts, a new study finds.
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One-fifth of the world's vertebrate species are threatened with extinction, but the situation would be worse if not for current global conservation efforts, a new study finds.
"Protect UR Brain. Wear a Helmet." That's the message the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is sending this year to skiers and snowboarders at Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort in Cadillac. On Friday, Jan. 14, the resort received 100 helmets from the Pediatric Trauma Program at Mott, along with 20 signs displaying that message.
New University of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke had to hit the ground running when he was named this week to replace Rich Rodriguez.
While the University of Michigan grew last year at a rapid 8-percent clip -- including the campus' largest physical expansion in 60 years -- its aggressive sustainability efforts have simultaneously cut normalized energy use by 4 percent, water use by 3 percent and resulted in a decrease in per-person trash levels of nearly 5 percent, according to the institution's Sustainability Annual Report.
Newly-named University of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke held his first news conference in Ann Arbor Wednesday.
Technology-related awards and certifications earned by Michigan-based companies and institutions
The Guinness Book of World Records has come up with a final tally of how many people witnessed last month's "Big Chill a the Big House" outdoor hockey game at Michigan Stadium.
Most undergraduates enter college with limited experience in scholarly research. Academic libraries may be unfamiliar to them and library databases unknown territory. Although 95 percent of 18-29 year olds use the Internet, according to a Pew Internet survey from May 2010, their knowledge of information resources often doesn't extend much beyond Google and Wikipedia. A team of researchers headed by professor Karen Markey and associate professor Victor Rosenberg at the University of Michigan's School of Information set out to address this issue by developing a game that teaches university-level scholarly research skills.
The University of Michigan's winter 2011 Water Theme Semester will give students and community members a chance to dive into the complex issues related to water.
Is heated political rhetoric to blame for the deadly shooting in Arizona?
The latest tech-related awards and industry standards met by Michigan companies and institutions
New health care services and health-related programs are now in session at Ypsilanti High School. The school, located at 2095 Packard Road, will host the fifth school-based health center operated by the University of Michigan Health System.
Reports say UofM athletic director Dave Brandon will meet with embattled coach Rich Rodriguez Tuesday afternoon to discuss his future with the Wolverines football program.
The right material wrapped around your car's exhaust system could one day scavenge heat that would otherwise be wasted, turning it into energy to warm the cabin or recharge the battery.
The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a five-year $10.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study colorectal and pancreatic cancer.
Men tend to rush in for their prized item, pay, and leave. Women study the fabrics, color, texture and price. The hunting and gathering ritual of yesteryear continues today in malls around the world. Understanding the shopping behavior of your partner can help relieve stress at the stores, according to a researcher at the University of Michigan.
The University of Michigan took a big chance on a vast opportunity when it purchased Pfizer Inc.'s two million square foot research complex in Ann Arbor in 2009. I got a glimpse just how vast when I accompanied David Canter on an official tour of the complex Monday.
Older people who live in racially segregated neighborhoods with high crime rates have a much higher chance of developing cancer than do older people with similar health histories and income levels who live in safer, less segregated neighborhoods.
The Detroit Lions are sending five players to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
Three people were arrested after Michigan State Police discovered a "Tommy gun" among several firearms and crystal methamphetamine during a drug bust.
The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s.
Mena Davis, executive director of Detroit nonprofit All Things Women, says there have been a large number of domestic violence cases since the pandemic.
In a mission to bring joy to a child fighting cancer this holiday, Michigan State Police teamed up for the ultimate Christmas Road trip.
The Detroit Lions are sending five players to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
With no winner in Monday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot on Christmas Eve will be an estimated $1.7 billion.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
The main distillery will be closed for site enhancements, the company said. The pause comes after whiskey production has dropped amid a challenging year.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
The Detroit Lions are sending five players to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.
The Detroit Lions were not expected to match the success they had last year when they won a franchise-record 15 games to earn the NFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs and claimed consecutive division championships for the first time since they were an NFL powerhouse in the early 1950s.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons held off the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 after blowing a 21-point lead.
Over the last two weeks, Michigan football's interim coach, Biff Poggi, says they have taken steps to restore the Wolverines' culture and make football fun again for the student athletes.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has been suspended for two games after his altercation with a fan.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Three young Ohio boys led police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. An 11-year-old boy was driving. The boys, who are 8, 11 and 12, told police they learned to steal cars by watching videos on YouTube.
Simmons and Clark Jewelers has operated on Broadway Street in Detroit since 1925.
From a historic election in Detroit that ended with its first female Mayor getting the nod from voters, to the federal government shutdown, to tariffs, 2025 was a busy year with politics at the core, which the roundtable of Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Detroit City Councilman Coleman Young II, and political strategist Susy Avery discuss on this weekend’s Michigan Matters.
President Trump said Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
Dry conditions will remain for a couple days, but chances for freezing rain on the way. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell you if the wet weather will affect your Christmas.