Study Looks At Persuasive Speech
Very fast talkers were seen as untrustworthy and people who spoke really slow were viewed as not too bright.
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Very fast talkers were seen as untrustworthy and people who spoke really slow were viewed as not too bright.
Jim Almashy cares about kilowatts. He leaves the lights off in his office and keeps his computer and phone plugged into a motion-detecting power strip. But his concerns extend beyond his office in the LSA Building at the University of Michigan.
Just how good is the care at the University of Michigan's many hospitals and health centers? How safe is it? And what do patients think of the treatment they receive from U-M Health System teams? A new Web site gives patients, their loved ones and anyone else answers to all these questions, and more.
Robert "Tractor" Traylor, the bruising power forward who starred at the University of Michigan and played seven seasons in the NBA, was found dead on Wednesday, May 11. Traylor was 34 years old.
More than 40 early-stage companies seeking venture capital and hundreds of representatives of VC firms played the business Dating Game this week at the 30th annual Michgian Growth Capital Symposium.
The Wallace H. Coulter Foundation along with the University of Michigan's College of Engineering and the School of Medicine has enabled the creation of a $20 million endowment to enhance and support research directed at technologies promising progression towards commercial development and clinical practice
DNA from Helicobacter pylori, a common stomach bacteria, minimizes the effects of colitis in mice, according to a new study by University of Michigan Medical School scientists
Air pollution from industrial sources near Michigan public schools jeopardizes children's health and academic success, according to a new study from University of Michigan researchers.
At the University of Michigan College of Engineering, recent breakthroughs may lead to more effective means for harnessing the power of the sun.
University Research Corridor seed funding of more than $750,000 will support two major environmental health studies including researchers from all three member institutions: Michigan State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University.
Before the Indy 500's 100th anniversary race, U-M's solar car Quantum will roll in the Formula Sun Grand Prix.
The 30th annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium will feature a distinguished lineup of guest speakers in entrepreneurship and private equity and 42 emerging company presentation May 10 and 11 at the Marriott Eagle Crest Resort in Ypsilanti.
Snyder's speech to the graduates steered largely clear of politics even as he unveiled recommendations this week to overhaul Michigan's school system.
Patients, hospital staff and well-wishers showed their appreciation at U of M's Mott Children's Hospital during "Charles Woodson Day."
After posting modest job losses last calendar year following an abysmal 2009, the Oakland County economy should add nearly 29,000 jobs over the next three years -- the best years since 2000, say University of Michigan economists.
According to a new report, the economic outlook for Oakland County appears bright.
A computer analysis by two University of Michigan researchers shows promise for helping develop therapies for some major diseases by rescuing proteins that have stopped performing normally
Electrical engineers at the University of Michigan have built a device that can harness energy from vibrations and convert it to electricity with five to ten times greater efficiency and power than other devices in its class. And it's smaller than a penny.
The standout sophomore has not hired an agent, leaving him eligible to return to the school for his junior season if he decides to withdraw from the draft.
The second day of U-M's conference on rebuilding Michigan's manufacturing base through green energy concentrated on how the public sector and universities can accelerate commercialization of new technology.
Michigan has major opportunities in manufacturing the components of a green energy future. Evidence of that could be found Thursday at the University of Michigan, where 350 people packed the Michigan League Ballroom for "Revitalizing Innovation in Michigan for Clean Energy Manufacturing," a two-day conference sponsored by UM's Phoenix Memorial Energy Institute.
Billionaire businessman A. Alfred Taubman has become the University of Michigan's largest individual donor ever, with total giving of more than $142 million.
Shopping Mall developer Alfred Taubman giving the school 56 million dollars to help fund medical research.
NanoBio Corp. today announced a licensing agreement with the University of Michigan that provides NanoBio with rights to an antigen that has been shown to prevent urinary tract infections following intranasal vaccination
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday in a Pontiac home.
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 Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday in a Pontiac home.
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.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
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.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
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.
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.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
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.
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.