The Future of Lightweight Vehicles
In the last year, MSU and GVSU successfully launched a new mobility research initiative as part of a five-year research program to advance autonomous ground vehicle research.
The Future of EV Batteries
Current EV batteries aren’t perfect, so at Michigan State University, we are using fundamental material science and new chemistry research to produce batteries with improved energy density and safety.
Warming Lakes and Rivers May Spread Fish Pathogens
Michigan’s rivers and lakes were once cold enough that fish were protected from some infection-causing parasites. As the Great Lakes ecosystem warms, a Michigan State University researcher is investigating new pathogens that may become relevant to the fish that live here.
Leveraging Cryo-EM for Decades-in-the-Making Breakthrough
When Ben Orlando delivered a 2019 research talk at MSU’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, it set the stage for a collaborative breakthrough that was decades in the making.
Research Suggests Party Affiliation is Main Voter Cue, but Candidate Identity Matters
As voters are evaluating the candidates in terms of their policies, some pundits have questioned how the identity of the candidates could impact their chance of winning over consideration of their party affiliation.
New Findings in How Tropical Mammals React to Changes in Lunar Light
New research appearing in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that half of the mammal species in tropical forests adjust their behaviors in response to the moon’s phases and corresponding variations in light.
Bendable, Self-Heating and Healing Concrete
Civil engineers at Michigan State University have developed flexible concrete that is self-healing and produces heat, which could prove to be an environmentally friendly option for roads in terms of snow and ice removal.
How Hydrologic Modeling Is Helping With Water Conservation
Newly appointed Michigan State University AgBioResearch-affiliated scientists are diving deeper into the water story, working to better understand water movement and the human impact on it.
MSU to Hold Health Equity Symposium
The inaugural symposium will serve as a platform for researchers to share insights, develop collaborations on innovative projects, and foster meaningful connections.
MSU trustees approve construction of new Plant and Environmental Sciences Building
In September 2024, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted to authorize construction of a new Plant and Environmental Sciences Building. This 200,000-square foot facility will provide critical laboratory space for approximately 40 principal investigators and their teams, advancing MSU’s leadership in food security and climate adaptation.