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Wastewater Testing Explored To Track Michigan’s Cyclospora Outbreak

MSU researchers are exploring wastewater surveillance to track Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak, helping identify hotspots, monitor infection trends and guide public health responses.
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5 Researchers Using Data, Gen AI, Policy Analysis to Shape Mobility Advancement

From smarter vehicles to safer transportation systems, five Michigan State University researchers are using data, generative AI and policy analysis to shape the future of mobility.
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Beautiful Science: Spartan Research Creates Art

MSU researchers reveal the unexpected beauty behind scientific discoveries, transforming research findings into striking images that showcase the wonders of the natural world.
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Ask the Expert: How GeoAI Is Reshaping Land Monitoring

Geospatial artificial intelligence is helping scientists analyze satellite data, monitor environmental changes and better understand Earth’s complex landscapes.
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Scientists Are Lowering Barriers to Big Data From Space

MSU researchers are making satellite data more accessible, helping scientists better understand Earth’s landscapes and predict how species may respond to environmental changes.
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Student Designers Turn Greenhouse Into Runway

Student designers transformed MSU’s Horticulture Gardens into a runway for Studio 450, a student-led fashion show showcasing creativity, collaboration and original designs.
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MSU Guide Challenges Misconceptions About Stuttering

A new MSU Bias Busters guide combines research and lived experiences to challenge misconceptions about stuttering and promote more inclusive conversations.
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Great Lakes Crystal Technologies: Advancing Diamond Tech for Next-Gen Electronics

Born from MSU research, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies is advancing diamond materials that could reshape computing, sensing and national security technologies.
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Light-Scattering Technology Boosts Algae Biomass Production Sixfold

Researchers have developed a low-energy way to distribute sunlight more evenly throughout algae cultivation systems.
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Better Data Reveals Women’s Overlooked Role in Global Fisheries

New MSU research highlights the value of detailed environmental data, finding women make up more than twice the share of the small-scale fisheries workforce than previously reported.