As an El Niño of historic proportions is taking shape in the tropical Pacific, a University of Michigan study has found that El Niño events have become nearly 40% stronger in the last 40 years than they were in the pre-industrial era.
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A workshop hosted by the University of Michigan and the Federal University of Pará in Brazil is preparing early career researchers to tackle some of the Amazon Rainforest's most pressing challenges.
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Researchers from the University of Michigan are working to help communities in the Pacific Northwest better protect residents from the combined dangers of wildfires, smoke and extreme heat. With support from NASA and in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority, the research is focused especially on sensitive populations, including people who are older, people who are pregnant, people with chronic illnesses and people who work outdoors. The team also includes collaborators at the University o
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The research team will study a range of planets beyond our solar system, from rocky planets similar in size to Earth to planets that are several times larger, but smaller than Neptune. These worlds are called sub-Neptunes and are the most abundant type of planet in the galaxy. One popular theory suggests that they contain large amounts of water and are often referred to as "water worlds."
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The U.S. has officially declared a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico, where more than 180,000 residents have been rationing water since Aug. 7 due to draught and infrastructure problems. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss a variety of issues related to this crisis.
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Puerto Ricans are deeply concerned about displacement, rising housing costs and the future of land ownership across the archipelago, according to a new report from the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research.
When a collegiate student-athlete experiences a potential concussion, they are removed from action and assessed according to a mandated protocol. When a student performer receives a head injury, no such safety net exists.
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