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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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The MSU Research Foundation is a valued partner, providing seed funding for new research, sponsorship of an endowed professorship program, investments in equipment, and support and venture funding for startup companies at MSU, as well as across the state in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. 

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The Monsters We Carry

MSU scholar Kinitra Brooks brings her expertise in Black horror, cultural anxiety and conjure traditions to a new National Geographic series on Disney+
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Bacterial Partners Shed Light on the Nervous System of Hawaiian Bobtail Squid

A new MSU study maps the complex nerve networks associated with the Hawaiian bobtail squid’s light organ, creating a foundation for studying how microbes interact with nervous systems.

MSU, Michigan Tech Partner to Advance Dual-Use Technologies That Improve Everyday Life

MSU and Michigan Tech are partnering to advance technologies that address national security challenges while benefiting areas such as health, energy, and manufacturing.

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