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Unlocking the Cosmic Recipe for Strontium

MSU researchers helped uncover how stars produce strontium, a discovery that brings scientific models closer to matching observations of some of the universe’s oldest stars.
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MSU AI Innovation Supports 2.2M U.S. Workers Exposed to Toxic Dust

MSU researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system to assist with more timely and accurate interpretation of X-ray images.
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Why Ancient Grasslands, Once Plowed, Don’t Grow Back the Same

New research shows that ancient grasslands often fail to fully recover after being plowed, as fast-growing species replace the long-lived native plants that once defined these ecosystems.

Spring Jenison Funding Announced for 2026

In its third round of the three-year initiative, the Jenison Fund has supported graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and both junior and senior faculty across the university, reinforcing MSU’s commitment to research continuity and excellence.

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