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A forest of coniferous trees

Are Carbon-Capture Models Effective?

New research from Michigan State University has found the carbon removal potential of some reforestation models have been over exaggerated by as many as three times of a factor.
Coniferous trees with the sun peeking through

Renaissance Scientists in the Mendoza Lab Tackle Climate Change

José Luis Mendoza Cortés is using the laws of nature to develop computational algorithms with machine learning and artificial intelligence focused on tackling climate change.
Microscopic view of antibiotics

A Vaccine to Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Driven by the overuse of antimicrobials, pathogens are quickly building up resistances to once-successful treatments.
Tomato plants in planters

Uncovering a ‘Parallel Universe’ in Tomato Genetics

Michigan State University researchers have unraveled a surprising genetic mystery centered on sugars found in what gardeners know as “tomato tar.”
Solar panels in a field

Survey From MSU and Others Finds Positive Perceptions of Solar Projects

A new survey has found that for residents living within three miles of a large-scale solar development, positive attitudes outnumbered negative attitudes by almost a 3-to-1 margin.
Brain scans of a brain with a neurodegenerative disorder

MSU Researchers Set New Standards and Show How a New Treatment Helps Patients with MS, ALS, Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers from Michigan State University say it is possible for nanoparticles to go through the digestive system and deliver medicine directly to the brain tissue.
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Research Suggests Darker Side of Being Politically Confident

New research from Michigan State University suggests that those who feel self-confident about their political abilities are more likely to discriminate against those who hold opposing political views.
Rendering of molecules

Looking at How Electrons Move Within Protein Nanocrystals

Researchers believe that understanding how electrons move within small, natural systems could power a more sustainable future for our energy grid.
Announcements
McCarthy Named to Accounting Hall of Fame
William McCarthy, professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems will be inducted as the 128th member of the Accounting Hall of Fame in August 2026.
Douglas Joins National and Global Science Committees
MSU philosophy professor Heather Douglas has been appointed to national and international committees shaping research ethics and scientific responsibility.
FRIB Inaugurates K500 Chip Testing Facility
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams or FRIB at Michigan State University today marked the inauguration of the K500 Chip Testing Facility or KSEE, expanding U.S. capacity for radiation effects testing of advanced microelectronics used in spaceflight, defense, wireless communications, and autonomous systems.
Jin Selected for National Early Career Energy Innovation Program
MSU researcher Bill Jin has been selected for a national ARPA-E Early Career program, earning $500,000 to develop ultra-flexible, self-healing concrete for extreme energy environments. His innovation aims to strengthen critical infrastructure and improve energy reliability.
Hanna Named to TIME100 Health List
Mona Hanna of MSU’s College of Human Medicine has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Health list. She is recognized for founding Rx Kids, the nation’s first community-wide maternal and infant cash prescription program.
The Jenison Fund: Supporting MSU’s Research Momentum
The Jenison Fund helps researchers sustain momentum amid changes in federal funding. The second round of funding for this three-year initiative has recently been awarded.