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Williamson Partners on Grand River Community Art Installation

Williamson partnered to develop an exhibit exploring the Grand River’s science and community, focusing on micro- and nano plastics. The project coincides with Lansing’s first-in-the-U.S. bubble barrier installation.
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Michigan Sen. Cherry Highlights Research Innovation as Key to Agriculture Industry Success

Michigan Sen. John Cherry says research innovation is key to Michigan’s agriculture industry. He emphasized the need for continued public investment. These efforts support long-term growth and food access.
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Broad Art Museum Exhibition Encourages Us To Embrace the Dark

A new MSU Broad Art Museum exhibition explores our relationship with light and darkness through immersive, multidisciplinary work. Blending art and science, the project invites visitors to reconsider how light shapes human life, nature and the environment.
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What ‘Project Hail Mary’ Gets Right About Microbes

MSU scientists say Project Hail Mary gets one key idea right: if life exists beyond Earth, it’s most likely microbial. Their research explores how microbes survive extreme environments, offering clues in the ongoing search for life in space.
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Irish Researchers Collaborate on Next-Gen Wireless Communications

MSU researchers are partnering with Irish institutions to develop next-generation wireless technology using targeted “communication pockets.” The approach aims to make 5G and 6G systems faster, more secure and more efficient.
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New Study Finds Bees Swim, Use Dark Areas To Survive

MSU’s aviary research facility has helped egg producers adapt to changing animal welfare regulations. By studying hen behavior, housing systems and production, the facility provides science-based guidance to improve animal care and industry practices.
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How Aviary Research Facility Has Helped Egg Producers Adapt to Regulations

MSU’s aviary research facility has helped egg producers adapt to changing animal welfare regulations. By studying hen behavior, housing systems and production, the facility provides science-based guidance to improve animal care and industry practices.
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New Method To Better Predict US Cropland Nitrous Oxide Emissions

A team of Michigan State University researchers has developed a groundbreaking machine learning system capable of predicting nitrous oxide emissions from U.S. croplands with unprecedented accuracy, a finding with valuable implications for national greenhouse gas accounting and mitigation.
Announcements
Spartan Researchers Convene for One Health Research Workshops
Faculty voices are helping shape the future of One Health Research at MSU, where interconnected health challenges meet collaborative, real-world solutions.
Douglas Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Belgium
Philosopher Heather Douglas of Michigan State University was awarded an honorary doctorate in Belgium for her influential work on science, ethics and public trust.
Malete and Pfeiffer Named Gwen Norrell Professors
Two Michigan State University professors were named Gwen Norrell Professors, recognizing their work in youth sport and student-athlete well-being. Their research will advance physical, mental and developmental outcomes for young athletes.
Cooley Named Lansing’s Next Poet Laureate
Suban Nur Cooley, assistant professor in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University, has been named Lansing’s next poet laureate and will serve the greater Lansing region for the 2026-2028 term.
Law School Celebrates 25 Years of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute
The Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute marks 25 years of hands-on legal training rooted in advocacy and real-world experience. The program continues to shape future trial lawyers through immersive, practice-based learning.
Professor and Alum Earn International Outstanding Publication Award for Second Language Acquisition Research
A Michigan State University professor and alum earned an international award for research on how people learn second languages. Their study supports a widely used model of language skill development.