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Ask the Expert: It's Time to Rethink Screen Time

As concerns about youth screen use grow, MSU expert Gabriel Hales offers a fresh perspective on helping kids build healthy digital habits.
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Deadly Flowers Have Big Medical Potential

Researchers have found a way to recreate potent plant compounds in the lab, paving the way for new treatments for pain, malaria and cancer.
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Wastewater Testing Explored To Track Michigan’s Cyclospora Outbreak

MSU researchers are exploring wastewater surveillance to track Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak, helping identify hotspots, monitor infection trends and guide public health responses.
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5 Researchers Using Data, Gen AI, Policy Analysis to Shape Mobility Advancement

From smarter vehicles to safer transportation systems, five Michigan State University researchers are using data, generative AI and policy analysis to shape the future of mobility.
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Beautiful Science: Spartan Research Creates Art

MSU researchers reveal the unexpected beauty behind scientific discoveries, transforming research findings into striking images that showcase the wonders of the natural world.
GeoAI

Ask the Expert: How GeoAI Is Reshaping Land Monitoring

Geospatial artificial intelligence is helping scientists analyze satellite data, monitor environmental changes and better understand Earth’s complex landscapes.
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Scientists Are Lowering Barriers to Big Data From Space

MSU researchers are making satellite data more accessible, helping scientists better understand Earth’s landscapes and predict how species may respond to environmental changes.
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Student Designers Turn Greenhouse Into Runway

Student designers transformed MSU’s Horticulture Gardens into a runway for Studio 450, a student-led fashion show showcasing creativity, collaboration and original designs.
Announcements
MSU Museum Celebrates 25 Years as Michigan’s First Smithsonian Affiliate
The MSU Museum is celebrating 25 years as Michigan’s first Smithsonian Affiliate, a partnership that has connected communities with nationally recognized exhibitions, educational programs, and research opportunities.
Stabenow Shares Vision for Future of Food and Farm Policy at MSU
Two-time MSU graduate Debbie Stabenow returned to campus to deliver the Stuckman Lecture, reflecting on decades of public service and her vision for the future of food and farming.
Nwando Achebe Elected Overseas Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters
MSU historian Nwando Achebe has been elected an Overseas Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters which is one of the highest honors bestowed by Nigeria's premier scholarly organization for the humanities, arts, and literature.
NIH Awards Multi-University Team Over $4M to Improve Women’s Health
A $4.6 million NIH award is supporting an MSU-led research team working to improve women’s health through advanced computer models that account for hormonal changes across the lifespan.
Q&A with Nick Miller, Director of Business Connect at the MSU Innovation Center
In this Q&A, Nick Miller, director of Business Connect at the MSU Innovation Center, shares insights on the value of industry-sponsored research, resources available to help faculty connect with corporate partners, and steps researchers can take to initiate successful collaborations.
MSU Maintains High Ranking for Research by Washington Monthly
Washington Monthly ranked MSU among the nation’s top research universities, recognizing its research strength, doctoral education, and faculty accomplishments.