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MSU Collaborates with Texas Instruments to Create Space Electronics Center

Michigan State University will be sending its expertise to space thanks to the development of a new Space Electronics Center in collaboration with Texas Instruments.
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Wrobel and Hefner Conduct Research on Central Belize's Population History

MSU Anthropology professors Gabe Wrobel and Joe Hefner recently published their collaborative research findings on ancient populations from Central Belize in the "Journal of Archaeological Sciences: Reports."
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What it Takes for Plants to Survive Drought

As climate change causes more frequent drought conditions, Michigan State University researchers are learning more about the biology of plants, fungi and microscopic animals that survive on very little water in a drought or desiccation state.
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Psychology Professor Looks to Fill Research Gap in Children's Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting adults and children. Research, support services, and intervention options are in place for many struggling people, but young kids are often left out.
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Improving 'Holy Grail' Lithium Metal Batteries

Chengcheng Feng highlights her research on lithium batteries and the methods she is using to innovate the technology.
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Gender-Balanced Teams Produce More Innovative, Impactful Research

Scientific teams achieve higher performance when women and men work together, according to new research from MSU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and NYU.
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Researchers Help Reveal a ‘Blueprint’ for Photosynthesis

New findings in microbes called cyanobacteria present new opportunities for plant science, bioengineering and environmental protection.
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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.
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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.
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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.