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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MSU Researchers to Explore Climate Change Solutions Based on Indigenous Knowledge in New NSF Grant

In a new international joint initiative, researchers led by Emilio Moran, a Hannah Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University, will not only work with Indigenous communities to document the numerous challenges they face from climate change but will also collaborate with these communities to explore their innovations for addressing sustainability, adaptation, and mitigation.
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MSU Study Finds ‘DNA Scavengers’ Can Stop Some Antibiotic Resistance from Spreading

For nearly a century, scientists have waged war on antibiotic-resistant microbes. Michigan State University researchers say they’ve found a new way to prevent it – by unleashing “DNA scavengers” in wastewater treatment plants.
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Building a Connection Between Forests and Drinking Water

A team of MSU researchers has shown there’s “untapped potential” for ensuring that Michigan forests provide clean and abundant drinking water.
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NSF Grant Awarded to Study What Happens When Plants “Overspend”

Researchers Berkley Walker and Hiroshi Maeda have been awarded a total of $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to study how plants compensate when they “overspend” the carbon that they take in during photosynthesis.
Announcements
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.