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(In late Feb, the Pew Center published a report that documents increasing prison population. Among the startling results: About 1 in 99 Americans are in prison, and the U.S. incarcerates more people than any other nation. The two profs explore the need to elevate the topic of prison reform in the national discourse. U-M profs explore effect on communities, families A video of a trenchant, compelling conversation between Buzz Alexander, founder of annual prison art exhibit, and Jeff Morenoff, researcher at Institute for Social Research.)

(U-M Economist Richard Curtin, who directs the Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, provides insight on what lies ahead for consumers. Consumer Outlook for 2009 Video interview with economist Richard Curtin.)

(Named after its inspiration, the Flying Fish is believed to be the first autonomous seaplane. It has a 7-foot wingspan and is just larger than a pelican. This craft can take off and land on water by itself. A video interview with two U-M professors who helped develop the craft and footage of sea trials.)

(The Digital Age is changing the game for libraries, which are finding themselves providing an increasing number of information technology services. Meeting challenges in the Internet era. Video interview with professor and student.)

(Caring for an ailing spouse may prolong your life, according to a new study that provides fresh evidence that giving to those we love can bring us better health and longer lives. Giving really is better than receiving. Video interview.)

(Comments from a news conference outlining the University of Michigan's purchase of Pfizer's former Ann Arbor property U-M to buy Pfizer's former Ann Arbor property News conference outlining the University of Michigan's purchase of Pfizer's former Ann Arbor property.)

(Celebrating its 100th session this summer, U-M's campus in the north woods is a very different place than it was at its inception, but its mission of combining research and education, with a focus on crucial environmental issues, is unchanged. Campus in the woods celebrates centennial Then-and-now still photos, video interviews with UMBS faculty.)

(A demonstration of the parachutist's landing style, considered the safest way to land a sideways fall from a standing position.)

(Blazars, among the most energetic objects in the universe, are fueled by super massive black holes at the core of certain giant elliptical galaxies. Periodically, they emit jets of high-energy plasma at almost the speed of light.)

(Helen Levy talks about why more Americans don't have health coverage.)