1. U-M Expert: Gaza ceasefire veto shows the UN is broken

    The Dec. 8 United Nations Security Council veto by the U.S. government about the Hamas-Israel ceasefire illustrates the horrific failure of the UN to prevent war — which is the primary responsibility of the organization according to its charter, says U-M professor.

  2. AI in society: Perspectives from the field

    Experts working in artificial intelligence, from technological to public policy roles, discuss the critical turning point we are experiencing in AI and what it means for the future

  3. Are we having fun yet?

    Victor Katch seeks to answer the essential question that has challenged people since time began.

  4. ‘VR is not the next SmartPhone’

    Jeremy Bailenson, BS ’94, served as one of the consultants on the $2.3-billion Sphere in Las Vegas, the groundbreaking immersive entertainment venue. Extended reality isn’t just for play, he says. Impactful learning experiences are among the technology’s most impressive benefits.

  5. Kinesiology professor brings compassion, hope to refugee children

    As the Russia-Ukraine war developed, soccer fan Michal Lorenc found an unexpected calling, reuniting him with his birthplace in Lublin, Poland, to bring joy to its most vulnerable — the children.

  6. U-M economic forecast: Modest growth expected, soft landing likely as inflation eases, but no guarantees

    U-M experts say the U.S. economy should avoid a recession over the next two years, though economic growth will be modest as many consumers deal with high interest rates and dwindling savings.

  7. Adding fuel to the fire

    Ricky Rood gives Jimi Hendrix a run for his money in this assessment of fire, the wild kind.

  8. What’s the dope on psychedelic science? Part 2

    Vic Katch concludes his two-part series about the expanding field of scientific research into ‘psychedelics’ as medicine.

  9. Mood Lifters: Think of it like ‘Weight Watchers’ for mental health

    This proven and peer-led mental wellness program, created by a U-M scientist (and WW success story), seeks to help people who shun or can’t afford traditional therapy. Like the popular weight-loss program, it’s community-based, inexpensive, and — best of all — scaling up.