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(New Study by U-M professor John Jonides shows that playing certain games can increase brain power and memory U-M research shows games can increase memory video of John Jonides.)

(Gender harassment may be used to cue women that they are inadequate, out of place, and unable to perform at the level of men. The associated experience of stereotype threat could set off a cascade of negative outcomes in victims Unwanted sexual attention, coercion leads to bad outcomes Podcast with Lilia Cortina.)

(The first in a new series of quarterly reports based on a long-running ISR survey, the Generation X Report finds most Americans ages 30-50 are leading happy, active, balanced lives. Gen X are leading active, happy lives. Interview with John Miller.)

(University of Michigan School of Public Health assistant professor Brian Zikmund-Fisher's new research shows that giving information incrementally to patients can help. Podcast with Brian Zikmund-Fisher.)

(Researchers at the University of Michigan discuss how to make the most impact with gifts during the holiday season. Less may be more this Holiday Season video with researchers.)

(The conference seeks to address sustainability issues in water, energy and transportation areas. An overview of the upcoming US and China conference video with Mark Holl, Don Scavia, Dennis Assanis, and others.)

(U-M professor Vincent Hutchings talks about the 2008 GOP convention, which was expected to be a festive four-day event with the welcome of VP nominee Sarah Palin.)

(Penny Huang talks about new ISR research that shows men and women have different expectation from cohabitation New study shows men and women view cohabitation differently podcast with Penny Huang.)

(From Jan. 31 through Feb. 3, the University Dance Company of the University of Michigan presents five new works that explore the poignant connection between the music of Stravinsky and modern dance. The original pieces are featured in "Stravinsky Revisited," a dynamic, eclectic performance of dance styles, from brief movements to hip-hop. This interview with NY choreographer Rennie Harris explores his piece "Heaven," blends hip-hop techniques with the allegorical references to a Japanese folk tale.)

(University of Michigan Professor Emeritus James Chaffers was a juror for the new MLK memorial in Washington DC. In this video, he explains what they want people to experience when they come to the memorial. Challenging ourselves video with Chaffers.)