Researchers Help Reveal a ‘Blueprint’ for Photosynthesis
New findings in microbes called cyanobacteria present new opportunities for plant science, bioengineering and environmental protection.
Detecting Concussion Injuries Using Novel Neck ‘Bandages’
Michigan State University researchers have created a thin sensor that instead can be worn on an athlete’s neck, which has been shown to be 90% effective at identifying concussion injuries.
A Magical Experience for an MSU Composer
Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic premiere latest work by Ricardo Lorenz, Professor of Composition and chair of the Composition Area at Michigan State University.
Brandizzi Lab Sending Seeds to Space Aboard NASA’s Artemis I
The Brandizzi Lab, led by MSU Foundation Professor Federica Brandizzi, will be launching seeds to space aboard NASA's Artemis I as a part of an experiment observing plant growth outside of Earth's atmosphere.
Long-Drought Experiment Bad News for Plants and Climate Change
Many parts of the world are currently grappling with extreme drought—and that could be bad news for efforts to curb climate change, concludes a new global study of how shrubs and grasses respond to parched conditions.
Where and When Does Water Flow Into the Great Lakes Basin?
MSU researchers could help predict seasonal changes in the Great Lakes Basin by developing a new groundwater model to monitor surface and groundwater flow from a $960K grant from the National Science Foundation.
Forecasting the Future to Protect Monarchs
Michigan State researchers have forecast monarch butterfly population sizes throughout the Midwest to show where conservation efforts could have the most impact in the face of climate change.
'Michigan Model' National Pilot Program to Help Curb Acts of Mass Violence
Michigan State University’s Department of Psychiatry received a $15 million grant from the state of Michigan to help curb acts of violence and spare families from unthinkable trauma before it’s too late.
Greenhow, Koehler Examine Challenges and Opportunities for Online Learning
In March 2020, COVID-19 suddenly forced school administrators, educators, students and caregivers into a new modality of teaching and learning.