MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 [TNSbiologyresearch-Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal] -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: According to a new study published today [Nov. 4, 2019] in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 40 years of reduced mercury use, emissions, and loading in the Great Lakes region have largely not produced equivalent declines in the amount of mercury accumulating in large game fish. Researchers, including  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell announced the addition of Ashley Batteen to the MDARD team as the department's Recruitment and Professional Development Specialist. In this new position, Batteen will serve as the driver for all MDARD activities pertaining to recruitment of new talent, retention of existing st more PR

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: In honor of Veterans Day, Barnes & Thornburg teamed up with Bell's Brewery to host a celebration for Grand Rapids area veterans. This community event was held on Nov. 6 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum and included local food, music and programming featuring local veterans. Veterans in the Grand Rapids community shared a few words about their experiences in the U.S. armed forces and the import more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: A Grand Valley graduate student is conducting research with a biology faculty member on research to see if the robust insect-consuming benefits of bats can extend to pest control in apple orchards. The research done by student Randi Lesagonicz under the supervision of Amy Russell, associate professor of biology, has also received backing from a competitive grant awarded through a regional division of the U. more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) has honored Clark Hill with a 2019 "Compass Award" in recognition of their support for and provision of career advancement opportunities for diverse attorneys. The Compass Award recognizes LCLD members who demonstrate an exemplary commitment to the Council's goal of creating a truly diverse U.S. legal profession. To qualify, organizations must actively participate more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Member Leslie Katz will be presenting at the 2019 GetGlobal Summit on November 7 on frontier technology and regulation. Her session on the main stage, "The Future in Frontier Technologies: Bright or Bleak" will feature a discussion on the details of frontier technology and how companies should navigate the current environment and her breakout session "Regulatory Reactions to Frontier Tech: Domestic & Foreign" wil more PR

HOUGHTON, Michigan, Nov. 7 [TNSscientificresearch-Scientific Reports journal] -- Michigan Technological University issued the following news: As soot particles become compact in their journey through the atmosphere, they scatter and absorb light and can affect respiratory tracts. When carbon burns -- whether it's the charcoal on your barbeque or from a forest fire -- soot is released into the atmosphere. But what goes up must come down, so what happens to soot? When soot particles are "cloud more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Panelists at an upcoming Your Health Series forum will discuss the links between Alzheimer's disease research and care interventions and the impact of the disease on communities. "Exploring the Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care" is set for Monday, November 11, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. The event is free and open to the public; RSVP online at  more PR

JACKSON, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release: * * * - Collaborative Effort Between State, Energy Companies Raises Awareness of Silent Killer * * * With fall in full swing, colder temperatures mean furnaces across Michigan are heating up homes and businesses. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Consumers Energy and DTE Energy have joined together to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and how to prevent it by designating Nov. 4-10 as Michigan more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- CruiseCompete issued the following news release: CruiseCompete has released its CruiseTrends(TM) report for the month of November 2019. This report details a picture of consumer behavior for cruise ship travel for November 2019 and is sponsored by Copyright (c) EyeforTravel Ltd. CruiseCompete has mined its wealth of data to provide information on the most popular cruise trends among consumers, including most requested cruise ships, lines and travel dates for premi more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, today announced it led the Series A funding round for Metawave Corporation, a leading startup revolutionizing the future of radar sensing for automated driving and wireless solutions for 5G deployments. In backing the company, DENSO will harness Metawave's technologies to accelerate development of a  more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, is sponsoring a day of free admission at the Michigan Science Center (MiSci) on Nov. 10, noon-5 p.m., to help MiSci celebrate International Science Center and Science Museum Day. The day of free admission presents an opportunity to recognize how science centers and museums connect science and society more PR

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- DENSO International America, a supplier of automotive systems and components, issued the following news release: DENSO, the world's second largest mobility supplier, is a proud sponsor of WE19, the world's largest conference and career fair for women in engineering and technology hosted annually by the Society for Women Engineers (SWE). This year's event will be in Anaheim, California, Nov. 7-9, at the Anaheim Convention Center, and will draw more than 14,000 fem more PR

MIDLAND, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Dow Chemical issued the following news release: Four innovative technologies from Dow (NYSE:DOW), the world's leading materials science company, were recognized with 2019 R&D 100 awards from R&D World magazine and its new parent company, WTWH Media, LLC. The R&D 100 awards are considered one of the more prestigious innovation awards programs, honoring R&D pioneers and their contributions to science and technology. The awards will be disseminated at the annual R&D 10 more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 6 -- DynCorp International, a subsidiary of Delta Tucker Holdings, issued the following news release: On September 25, the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Michigan, awarded DynCorp International (DI) a $10.0 million cost-plus-fixed-fee Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to provide Maintenance, Logistics, and On-the-Job Training for the Peshmerga Military on multiple types of vehicles, to include the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), the Mine-Re more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 7 [TNSsociologyresearch-Health Affairs journal] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A national program that penalizes health care institutions with high rates of hospital-acquired conditions does not improve patient safety, according to a University of Michigan study. The research was conducted at the state level but raises questions about the program's effectiveness at the national level. "The current policy might not be designed in a wa more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Kim Pittel, Jim Holland retiring after 30-plus years each with Ford - John Lawler, David McClelland take on new senior-level roles * * * Ford Motor Company today announced the retirement of two longtime executives, new assignments for two corporate officers, and promotions to senior positions for three leaders at the company. Jim Hackett, Ford's president and CEO, said the moves reiterate the depth of the c more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Hinting at upcoming Bronco production model, Ford's Bronco R race prototype debuts in the desert to celebrate 50th anniversary of Rod Hall's historic Baja 1000 win, an overall victory in a 4x4 that's never been duplicated in 50 years It was built for this, its engine roaring through the heat of the Mojave and its racing tires spraying desert sand. As the last grain settled, the vehicle that is all at once a tribute and more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: * * * - Ford STEAM Machine - a Transit XL outfitted as a mobile learning lab on wheels - to be revealed at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation on National STEAM Day on Friday, November 8 - The fun will continue through Sunday, with free admission to The Henry Ford on Saturday, November 9, 2019 * * * Ford knows a thing or two about building dream machines. As part of the Ford STEAM initiative, the automaker is r more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Green Party issued the following news release: The Green Party of the United States (GPUS) congratulates all of its 2019 Fall General Election candidates on their hard-fought campaigns, including civil rights attorney and National Lawyers Guild member Kat Bruner James for her election to Ferndale (Michigan) City Council in a partisan election. "I look forward to serving on the first female-majority City Council in Ferndale," Kat announced in a Facebook post to support more PR

ALLENDALE, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: The concept that "all men are created equal" is a concept that has been enshrined in the American political spirit since it was included in the Declaration of Independence in 1776. But do Americans fully understand the language and context of the Declaration, especially when it comes to equality? Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host political philosopher and d more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 [TNSbiologyresearch-Trends in Ecology and Evolution] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: We might not notice them, but the crops farmers grow are protected by scores of tiny invertebrate bodyguards. Naturally occurring arthropods like spiders and lady beetles patrol crop fields looking for insects to eat. These natural enemies keep pests under control, making it easier to grow the crops we depend on. New research from Michigan State Un more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- Insight Global, a staffing services company, issued the following news: Insight Global, LLC, a staffing and services company, has officially opened a new office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee team officially started operating in the space on November 4, 2019. Address of the Milwaukee office: 833 Michigan St. Suite 650 Milwaukee, WI 53202 The new Insight Global location features six conference rooms (including a Skype room), internal casual huddle space w more PR

DEARBORN, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- ITT Corp. issued the following news release: Wolverine Advanced Materials, an ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) Company, has been named '2019 Supplier of the Year' by Hoosier Gasket Corporation. "Hoosier Gasket Corporation is in the midst of transformational changes and Wolverine Advanced Materials is helping to enable a stronger future for all of us," said Dan McDowell, Chief Commercial Officer of Hoosier Gasket Corporation. "It is an honor to recognize their contributions an more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, John James is cashing in on his "2000%" support for President Trump by once again heading out of state to attend a two-day fundraising retreat at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. with Trump, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and the ultra-wealthy special interest donors funding their campaigns. Even after Trump's GOP suffered major electoral defeats in states like Kentucky, Virgi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Steptoe and Johnson, a law firm, issued the following news release: Law360 covered Steptoe's significant victory in the Michigan Court of Claims for Enbridge in an article titled "Mich. Challenge to Enbridge Pipeline Tunnel Rejected." On October 31, Enbridge defeated a challenge by Democratic Michigan officials to a law enacted by their Republican predecessors that will allow the company to build a tunnel for its pipeline replacement project. The state of Michigan commit more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: Clark Hill attorney Maria Fracassa Dwyer will appear on a panel for the Detroit Regional Chamber's "Your Company's Crisis: What You Need to Know Now" event on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, MI. The seminar will cover topics such as de-escalating cyber disasters, implementing a crisis preparation plan, and providing solutions to cybersecurity crises. Dwyer's topic, Managing Employee Mis more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (MDARD) Motor Fuel Quality Section with the department's Geagley Lab became the first and only state laboratory in the nation to become accredited under the International Standards Organization's 17025:2017 standard by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation to run octane testing. "This is a tre more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: Today, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Lavora Barnes held a conference call reviewing Democratic victories in Michigan and across the nation, and laid out the party's continued plans to build a grassroots organization ready to win in 2020. On the call, Chair Barnes cited wins in Virginia, Kentucky, and communities throughout Michigan as evidence that voters are rejecting Donald Trump's broken promises more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: With one year until the 2020 elections, MDP Chair Lavora Barnes traveled throughout the state this weekend to highlight the importance of getting out the vote in 2019, 2020 and beyond. At the stops, Chair Barnes met with activists and spoke with voters encouraging them to get involved in 2020, hold Donald Trump accountable for his broken promises, and turn Michigan blue in every corner of the state. O more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Michigan Democratic Party is launching a new website to hold failed U.S. Senate candidate John James accountable one year after his unsuccessful campaign came to an end. The website JohnJamesRevealed.com will publish statements James made and positions he took over the course of the 2018 cycle -- including some he was caught deleting from his social media in the weeks after his loss. James did not  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Under an agreement announced today with federal, state and tribal governments, the Dow Chemical Company will settle an environmental complaint for an estimated $77 million in projects and funding that will restore fish, wildlife, and habitats injured when hazardous substances were released in past decades from Dow's manufacturing facility in Midland, Michigan. The agreement is subject to publi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Today Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced she has filed an appeal of the Court of Claims' decision in the lawsuit brought by Enbridge against the Governor and the Departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. The lawsuit concerns the lame duck statute, 2018 PA 359, that would allow Enbridge to move forward with a multi-year project to build a tunnel bene more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issued the following news release: To date, a total of 86 people have lost their lives this year across the state as the result of a fire in their homes. In the month of October alone, fatal home fires claimed the lives of seven children and ten adults statewide. In response to these recent fire tragedies, State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer is urging Michiganders to spend time this weekend developing and pr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan Department of Treasury issued the following news release: As Veterans Day approaches on November 11, the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) would like to extend its gratitude to current and former military members by reminding them of the special benefits they may be entitled to receive. "Our service men and women make so many sacrifices to protect us," State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks said. "That's why the Treasury works closely with our milita more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: * * * - MDARD Grant Will Help Kick-Start Multi-Million Dollar Project * * * Yesterday, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved a Food and Agriculture Investment Fund performance-based grant of $150,000 for Snackwerks of Michigan LLC, located in Battle Creek. The grant will help offset some of the $3.9 million in private investment for equi more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following news: The Michigan Department of State today released the 2020 presidential primary candidate list. It is available online at Michigan.gov/Elections. Under state law, the Secretary of State is required to issue a list of individuals "generally advocated by the national news media to be potential presidential candidates" for the Republican and Democratic parties for the presidential primary election. T more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York's decision to nullify the federal refusal of care rule and block it from taking effect: "If implemented, this rule would have done nothing but put Americans' access to health care in jeopardy. "Health care treatment should be dictated by approved medical standards and a patient's decision about the type of care he or she  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued the following news release: When constituents and stakeholders think of staff at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, words like dedication, teamwork, customer service and problem-solvers come up. These characteristics embody the 2019 MDARD employee award winners as nominated by their MDARD colleagues. Additionally, 43 employees celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40-year more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Baraga County and the Ecorse, Eastpointe, Flushing, and Mason County school districts were named today by the Michigan Energy Services Coalition as this year's leaders in energy efficiency for projects to upgrade heating, air conditioning, and lighting; and install a 1-megawatt solar array. Together, the five projects represent a total investment of approximately $13.3 more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring November as Homeless Awareness Month. "I am a proud life-long Michigander who is dedicated to making this state a great place to live for everyone. Right now, Michigan has far too many people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness" said Whitmer. "This is why I am proud to proclaim November as Homeless Awareness Month to raise awarenes more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: The House Government Operations Committee today approved a common-sense solution put forward by state Rep. Ben Frederick to address Michigan's ongoing budget standoff. Frederick, of Owosso, said the plan relates to the State Administrative Board, which Gov. Whitmer recently used to unilaterally shift $625 million in taxpayer money without oversight or accountability. His proposal would preserve some  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Gary Howell, of North Branch, this week testified before the House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee in support of his legislation eliminating the fee for a Korean War veteran license plate. Howell's measure is part of a bipartisan, five-bill package removing the fees for various veteran and military license plates. "It's important that we remember the contributions of our more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: The Michigan House unanimously approved Rep. Andrea Schroeder's proposal to protect local emergency response providers from unexpected fees assessed by the state - a plan inspired by retired Waterford Township fire chief John Lyman. Lyman, who served the Waterford community for more than three decades before retiring this summer, contacted Schroeder after appealing a fee of nearly $4,000 assessed to  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: A pair of former collegiate athletes now serving in the Michigan Legislature are spearheading a bipartisan plan to allow current and future student-athletes to receive fair compensation for their name, image and likeness. The legislation from state Reps. Brandt Iden (R-Oshtemo) and Joe Tate (D-Detroit) address the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) strict and archaic rules on amateuris more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Steven Johnson: State Rep. Steven Johnson today introduced a plan to help reduce wait times at Secretary of State offices by offering Michigan drivers the option to pay vehicle registration fees two years at a time. "We can better serve the people of Michigan by offering them option to renew their license plate tags on a multi-year basis," said Johnson, of Wayland. "It will cut more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * - State representative explains 'no' vote on legislation * * * State Rep. Beau LaFave said he voted against an expungement reform plan in the Michigan House this week because the proposal excludes several types of people who deserve a second chance. LaFave, of Iron Mountain, said he was excited when he first learned the plan was being introduced because he believes people with old criminal c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Pauline Wendzel: Rep. Wendzel's bipartisan legislation to make Michigan a national leader in expungement policy sailed out of the Michigan House of Representatives with overwhelming support. "Today was a huge win for the people of our State," Rep. Wendzel said. "Expanding expungement eligibility is long overdue, and I'm glad to see Michigan finally take this next big step in te more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: James Klausner of Michigan State University's College of Engingeering has earned the 2019 Heat Transfer Memorial Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME, for advancements in thermal engineering research. Klausner, MSU Foundation professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, will be honored during the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposit more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 [TNSgrants-NSF] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: The National Science Foundation awarded a $2 million grant to the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics - Center for the Evolution of the Elements, led by Michigan State University, to create a new international network of networks for nuclear astrophysics research. JINA-CEE is a multi-institutional NSF Physics Frontiers Center dedicated to interdisciplinary research at the interfa more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * - Students will have opportunities to work side by side with scientists in 17 countries * * * Central Michigan University physics faculty members are part of a newly created worldwide network of research institutions working to understand the origin of the elements and matter that make up our universe. The new International Research Network for Nuclear Astrophysics, dubbed IReNA, is made up of s more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 5 [TNSgrants-NIH] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A National Institute of Health grant will help a University of Michigan researcher expand genetic testing in India in partnership with All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi and Kasturba Medical College in Manipal. The $2.3 million grant, over five years will help U-M and Indian geneticists identify and confirm genetic changes that are the basis of developmental disorders. Se more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: From mergers to moving, Clark Hill PLC continues its progressive and positive state of flux, and many are taking note. The firm's Philadelphia office has completed its relocation to Two Commerce Square, only a courtyard away from the original offices at One Commerce Square. The move into a more contemporary space that features 34,000 square feet over a floor and a half, 50 offices, a cafe, multiple meeting rooms more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 7 [TNSenvironmentresearch-Journal of Great Lakes Research] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: In an effort to control the cyanobacteria blooms and dead zones that plague Lake Erie each summer, fueled by excess nutrients, the United States and Canada in 2016 called for a 40% reduction in the amount of phosphorus entering the lake's western and central basins, including the Detroit River's contribution. Both countries then developed domesti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan plan creates efficiencies in Michigan's justice system * * * The Michigan House approved by an overwhelming majority state Rep. Eric Leutheuser's plan to reform "clean slate" laws and give residents with old criminal convictions, and who have remained clean, a new opportunity for a fresh start. Safeguards are included in the bills to ensure reforms apply only to those who are un more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 7 -- The Michigan House Republicans issued the following news release: * * * - Measure unanimously approved by Michigan Senate * * * A bill offered by state Rep. Bradley Slagh, of Zeeland, that will help townships serve their residents more effectively when collecting tax payments was advanced in a vote by the Michigan Senate this week. Current law requires township treasurers to remain at a township office at least one day during normal business hours for important  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Acknowledging the service of United States armed forces veterans and introducing veterans to a path of continued service as public educators is the focus of the latest Proud Michigan Educator video from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). "Commanding a platoon is very similar to leading a classroom," according to Edwardeen "Eddy" Jones, a retired teacher and recently retired U.S. Navy C more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: A new partnership between the University of Michigan and GVK EMRI, the largest ambulance services provider in India, may help shape response to trauma after an accident on India's streets. The partnership will provide opportunities for education, training and collaborative research to study and improve emergency medical operations in India. U-M will work with GVK EMRI to improve bystander training, dev more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 6 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Russia's ever-tightening grip on its citizens' internet access has troubling implications for online freedom in the United States and other countries that share its decentralized network structure, according to a University of Michigan study. Released a week after a sweeping, additional censorship law called Sovereign RUnet took effect in Russia, the researchers say their findings are particularly worr more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * - Researchers identified a vulnerability that allows a microphone to 'unwittingly listen to light as if it were sound' * * * From a distance of more than 300 feet and through a glass window, a laser beam can trick a voice-controlled virtual assistant like Siri, Alexa or Google Assistant into behaving as if it registered an audio command, researchers from the University of Michigan and Universit more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Gail Ford calls it the "ripple effect" of precollege programs. She benefited from it herself as a teenager in Detroit. The fifth oldest of 11 siblings, Ford started tagging along on college visits and to career fairs with a sister enrolled in a college preparation program connected to Ferris State University, a public research university in Big Rapids, Michigan. Ford never ended up in a precoll more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 8 -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: In late February 2019, the National Science Foundation, or NSF, gathered a group of scientists from widely different disciplines who rarely communicate -- let alone collaborate -- into one room, provided skilled facilitators to push their ideas to the edge of innovation, then stepped back to see what would happen. "Ideas Labs" like these undergird the NSF's $36 million dollar investment in its Unders more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 7 [TNSsociologyresearch-Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Fall Symposium on AI and Human Robot Interaction] -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Agreeable, conscientious and stable. These are three human personality traits that, it turns out, we want to see in our driverless cars regardless of whether we possess them ourselves, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. U-M researchers set out to exam more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 6 [TNSfinancialresearch-International Journal of Research and Marketing] -- Michigan State University issued the following news release: No company has the exact same marketing strategy when it comes to managing its suite of products and brands, but a team of researchers led by Michigan State University faculty is the first to identify universal strategies for large companies to follow to maximize their sales and market share. The research, published in the Interna more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the non-partisan national movement to limit terms for elected officials, praises, 2020 U.S. House candidate for Michigan (district 11), Whittney Williams, for signing the pledge for an amendment to term limit Congress. Williams is the first signer in this race. The primary election is scheduled for August 4, 2020. U.S. Term Limits has the support of nearly 70 pledge signers in Congr more PR