Thanks to @thebeat.msnbc.com for having me on to talk Trump's power grab over law enforcement - and how that's been facilitated by the Supreme Court's fetishization of the unitary executive theory: www.msnbc.com/the-beat-wit...

Michigan’s local officials are growing more pessimistic about their ability to maintain—let alone expand—services under the current local government funding system, according to @umfordschool.bsky.social study. myumi.ch/mR36N

The USDA just canceled its annual Household Food Security Report—the nation’s main measure of hunger. #UMich experts warn this leaves the U.S. “flying blind” on how policies affect families’ ability to eat. https://news.umich.edu/key-us-hunger-report-canceled-u-m-experts-can-comment/

The off-again, on-again Kimmel saga has more plot twists to come, but one thing is certain as it unfolds: The host's removal & restoration "is a testament to the power of cultural consumption as a combatant to the sway of the political bully pulpit," accd to #UMich prof Marcus Collins myumi.ch/y1ZmQ

Missed some Michigan news? We’ve got you covered. Catch up on this week’s top research and stories, and subscribe for more: myumi.ch/Qwzxq

Women earned 85% of men’s hourly pay in 2024 — up from 65% in the mid-1980s, but progress has stalled. A new study finds part of the narrowing gap came from women having fewer children. Parenthood still affects wages unequally according to #UMich sociology prof Learn more myumi.ch/8qkX6

U-M researcher @friedmanlab.bsky.social helps identify the first time fish evolved a toothy, tongue-like structure, an early innovation in the way fish eat. #Science Learn more: https://news.umich.edu/310-million-year-old-fossil-takes-a-bite-out-of-fish-evolutio

When tiny freshwater crustaceans called daphnia are infected w/a parasite, the mothers are able to shake off the disease. But many of their offspring died young. U-M researchers say if we only focus on how an infection affects a single organism, we may be missing its biggest impact. myumi.ch/kPJEz

New findings from a #UMich survey of Detroiters showing the top challenges households face in their daily lives and how they would like city leadership to respond have implications for Detroit’s mayoral election in November. myumi.ch/g3n5Q

The number of Michigan children whose parents died from overdose, suicide, homicide or substance-related causes has surged since 2000, accounting for 2 in 5 parental deaths, a new @umich.edu study found. https://news.umich.edu/more-michigan-children-are-losing-parents-to-overdose-suicide-homicide/

@umich.edu faculty can discuss the US Census Bureau 2024 report on poverty & income stats, to be released Sept. 9. The Supplemental Poverty Rate—preferred by most scholars—was 12.9% in 2023 w/42.8M people in poverty https://news.umich.edu/latest-national-poverty-statistics-u-m-experts-can-comment-2/

News this week: Galactic implications, a vibrant arts scene and jaw-dropping evolution Check out some of this week's top stories from around the @umich.edu research scene: myumi.ch/n1GbR

Does authoritarian legacy play into the calculus of when and why people abandon democratic values? Find #ISRNextGeneration @umisrcps.bsky.social scholar Hanna Lee at #APSA2025.

“Gray rocking” — a communication tool that involves responding to goading comments w/a blank expression & calm, neutral tone—can be effective in situations where you don’t feel unsafe but do have to interact w/a difficult person, says Sandra Graham-Bermann https://wapo.st/4m2DFie

Under Trump’s 2nd term, the signs of authoritarian rule are everywhere. This is competitive authoritarianism, not democracy, according to @donmoyn.bsky.social, @umich.edu professor of public policy donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...

Editor's blog from @umich.edu's #MichiganToday: In 1890, much of the annual move-in frenzy was confined to the Michigan Central Railroad station at 401 Depot St. Today we know it as the Gandy Dancer restaurant. https://michigantoday.umich.edu/2025/08/23/keep-it-moving/

Racing under reduced winter sunlight for the first time, the @umich.edu solar car was the leading North American car during the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge! Details: https://record.umich.edu/articles/u-m-finishes-as-top-north-american-solar-car-in-international-race/

🐟 Bite by bite: @umich.edu researchers traced how jaws fueled the rise of vertebrates. In the Devonian, lobe-finned fishes (ancestors of today’s coelacanths & lungfish) drove jaw innovation—before stalling out. #Science news.umich.edu/bite-by-bite...

Investors in “blank check” companies (SPACs) lose about 45% of their investment within 2 years, @umich.edu study finds—raising concerns as regulations loosen and retirement funds gain greater exposure to private equity. Learn more: myumi.ch/A1b9e

New, from me: America is no longer a functioning democracy. It is a competitive authoritarian system, hurtling rapidly toward authoritarianism. This was a hard piece to write but we can't move forward if we don’t acknowledge where we are. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/the-author...

Some regions of the brain in people w/Alzheimer's reorganize more often while at rest than in people without the disease. In healthy people this frequent reshuffling sometimes predicts who will develop the condition later, per @umich.edu & @columbiauniversity.bsky.social study. More: myumi.ch/g369W

Black holes may be the engines driving the universe’s dark energy. That’s according to new research involving researchers at Durham and collaborators as part of the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) mission. Discover more 👉 bit.ly/4lYJ6yZ #DUResearch #Universe @umich.edu

Media portrayals of disabled athletes that emphasize hardships overcome rather than achievements evoke pity and decrease perceived competency, contributing to a sense of “otherness” by reinforcing stereotypes, says @umich.edu researcher Dae Hee Kwak. Full story: myumi.ch/bVj7p

When asked to choose between bad outcomes from lockdowns, most Americans said they’d rather risk more COVID deaths than allow more child abuse, domestic violence or deaths caused by economic hardship, according to a new @umich.edu study. myumi.ch/4m4qP

The percente of young & midlife adults using nicotine pouches significantly increased last year, while cannabis use, vaping & psychedelic drugs are at or near all-time highs, according to the latest data from @umisr.bsky.social's Monitoring the Future. myumi.ch/VVn4x h/t @meganepatrick.bsky.social

Our newsletter this week features healing our waters, the positives and negatives of charging stations and changing dark energy. Read the full newsletter on Substack: umichnews.substack.com/p/news-this-...

Robin Brewer, an Associate Professor of Information at the University of Michigan, uncovers that older Americans are using AI through a new study. Read more via the Conversation: bit.ly/45wiKhj.

Anna Kirkland, a Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Michigan, discusses how RFK Jr.’s plans to overhaul ‘vaccine court’ system would face legal and scientific challenges. Read more via the Conversation: bit.ly/4oF1GhR.

Our weekly newsletter features an interview simulator, ADHD drug use among teens, biodiversity, and managing middle-age. Read the full newsletter on Substack: umichnews.substack.com/p/news-this-...

Despite concerns about increased stimulant prescribing, nonmedical use of ADHD drugs among adolescents has declined in the last 20 years, a University of Michigan study shows. Learn more: news.umich.edu/nonmedical-u...

Laura Richardson, clinical associate professor of kinesiology @umkines.bsky.social , about the trend of interval walking — alternating between periods of fast, high-intensity walking and slower, recovery-paced walking. via @time.com: t.co/TKGxmZQl9W

"Misinformation is wildly disseminated, not only on social media, but unfortunately now by top government officials," said Pamela Rockwell, clinical professor of family medicine @uofmichigan.bsky.social medicine. via @detroitnews.com: t.co/7JWVe2D8EU

Our weekly newsletter features addictive foods, long-lasting batteries, and an aging crisis. Read the full newsletter on Substack: umichnews.substack.com/p/news-this-...

University of Michigan Literature, Science, and the Arts researchers discover a complete skin-to-brain neural circuit for temperature sensing, a finding that could help spur medical innovations such as new treatments for temperature-associated pain. t.co/52eXzMfKJX

Doug Zytko, associate professor of computer science @umflintcase.bsky.social, says safety "has not been prioritized" for most dating apps, which explains the popularity of Tea, an app that lets women review men they've gone out with. via @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy: www.cbsnews.com/news/the-tea...

Carrie Karvonen-Gutierrez, an associate professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Director for the Center for Midlife Science, discusses how to understand menopause. Learn more: www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sci... #menopause #womenshealth #hormones #midlife #health

A new study from @umisr.bsky.social & @cmu.edu reveals 40% of young drinkers report drinking alone, a pattern linked to significantly higher risk of alcohol use disorder. Solitary drinking is often tied to coping with anxiety & depression, making this a red flag for future harm. More: myumi.ch/W6Pw5

New research led by @umich.edu psychologist Ashley Gearhardt finds many ultra-processed foods meet the same criteria used to diagnose substance-use disorders. 👉 Hijack reward systems 👉 Mirror cocaine/alcohol addiction 👉 Largely unregulated Learn more: myumi.ch/MkJM4 #AddictionScience #FoodPolicy

A new @umich.edu-led study shows goldenrod plants in nitrogen-rich soil are more likely to evolve defenses against bugs that lay eggs in their stems. It’s the first experimental proof that nutrients shape plant evolution. Learn more: myumi.ch/P3WmQ

In the early 1900s, restless European shoemaker Tom 'Doc' Lovell was a would-be entertainer who would find his audience on the sidewalks of Ann Arbor. He built a loyal fanbase drawn to his homespun wisdom, poetry, and music. Learn more at #MichiganToday: michigantoday.umich.edu…

U-M president Domenico Grasso is focused on protecting the University. According to #MichiganToday, he says "We want people to engage in difficult conversations because it's those conversations that move society forward. It comes down to intellectual empathy." michigantoday.umich.edu/2025/07/16/t...

Test scores in Michigan are dropping. The state lost hold after the pandemic and smartphones among children are only making things worse. Margaret Murray, a professor at Umich-Dearborn discusses why Michigan should adopt a statewide ban of smartphones in schools. via www.bridgemi.com/guest-commen...

New research shows smartphones can help people stay healthy by monitoring their sleep, steps and heart rate, but they also can help reveal issues tied to mental health. Learn more: news.umich.edu/wellness-at-...

News this week features AI's tricky dance, marriage secrets and avoiding X. Read our full Substack newsletter here: myumi.ch/P394P

Margaret Murray, an Associate Professor of Public Communication and Culture Studies at the University of Michigan, discusses how the number of states banning smartphones in schools is growing. Learn more via the Conversation: theconversation.com/school-smart...

According to Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, an Associate Research Scientist at the University of Michigan, spacecraft equipped with a solar sail could deliver earlier warnings of space weather threats to Earth’s technologies. Learn more via the Conversation: theconversation.com/spacecraft-e...

Valerie L. Myers, Organizational Psychologist and Lecturer in Management and Organizations at Michigan Ross, writes on the idea of "calling" and how it can help in a time of weakening capitalism and democracy via the Conversation: theconversation.com/capitalism-a...

Before social media, before dating apps, there were personal ads that spiced up lifeless gray columns. A dive into The Michigan Daily's digital archive reveals a creative era on campus when Michigan students made important connections. Read more: michigantoday.umich.edu/2025/06/20/w...

Dae Hee Kwak, an associate professor at University of Michigan School of Kinesiology, comments on the scandal and financial fallout that has punctuated Malik Beasley's career. #malikbeasley #NBA

Richard Paulsen, an assistant Professor of Sport Management University of Michigan School of Kinesiology, discusses the return of women's professional basketball to the Motor City. #wnba