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  Discovering the most ancient quasars in the universe

  University of Michigan researchers were part of an international team that used the European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope to discover 31 of the most ancient quasars ever observed.

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  Majority of Michigan’s local leaders see state moving in wrong direction, U-M survey finds

  A majority of local government officials in Michigan say the state is on the wrong track, according to a new University of Michigan survey that reverses a three-year trend in improving attitudes about the state's overall direction.

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  Democracy at 250: U-M expert on political fatigue, social media and civic life

  As the country approaches its 250th anniversary, questions about democracy, political engagement and what brings Americans together are taking on renewed attention.

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  Smarter diagnostics could extend the lives of silicon EV batteries

  Electric vehicle batteries could last twice as long, preventing costly replacement, with a new approach to heating and cooling the batteries, according to a study led by University of Michigan Engineering. General Motors and Imperial College London also contributed to the study, which was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

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  Home counseling visits increase HIV testing for couples, viral suppression for mothers in Kenya

  A home-based counseling program for pregnant women and their male partners increased couples HIV testing and helped mothers living with HIV achieve viral suppression, new research shows.

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  Supreme Court cases: U-M law experts available to discuss

  The U.S. Supreme Court's final decisions of the term are expected to influence everything from government authority to everyday life. As opinions are released and their implications unfold, University of Michigan Law School experts are available to help explain what the rulings mean, why they matter, and what comes next.

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  Fast food, fries and science: Inside U-M’s lab studying cravings

  The experiment starts before anyone takes a bite. There's no drive-thru. No cashier calling the next order. No glowing sign announcing the restaurant is open.

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  U-M’s Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project leans into AI to support small businesses

  Formed a decade ago to connect Detroit businesses with University of Michigan expertise, the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project is leveraging AI to augment its human help.

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  Mapping trade-offs to help build better EV batteries

  Working with car companies, battery developers and policy makers, University of Michigan researchers have developed a framework to help stakeholders navigate toward a future with better, more affordable and more sustainable electric vehicles.

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  Faded letters, early warnings: A new clue for aging eyes

  Struggling to read more than six lines on an eye chart with fading letters may serve as a visual "yellow light" for older adults—raising red flags that routine exams sometimes fail to detect.

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  Consumer confidence rises as gas prices ease; remains below pre-Iran readings

  Consumer sentiment snapped a three-month stretch of declines with a 10% rise this month as gas prices moderated, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

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  C’mon and join the convoy: Batteries, fuel cells would overhaul emissions from semis, other heavy vehicles

  Although electrified versions of vans, buses and semis cost more upfront on average than their diesel-powered counterparts, the overall calculus behind adopting greener vehicles is currently in flux.

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  Check politics at the door? Not at many workplaces, U-M researcher says

  When people think of workplace segregation, they usually think of race or gender. Yet Americans are also sorted at work by something employers rarely measure: how they vote.

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