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A Force Multiplier for Defending Perimeters

Researchers developed a smarter autonomous defense system that helps robots intercept multiple incoming targets, such as drones, using optimized routes to better protect restricted areas.
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Harvesting Robot Cuts Farm Labor Costs by 20%

Engineers developed an apple-harvesting robot that can reduce farm labor costs by 20%, using AI-powered 3D vision and gentle suction arms to pick fruit with high accuracy while minimizing damage.
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Researchers Train AI for Second Opinions on Skin, Soft Tissue Infections

Researchers are developing an AI-powered tool that uses thermal imaging and video to help diagnose skin infections more accurately, reduce misdiagnoses and improve care for patients of all skin tones.
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The Spartan Science Behind the World Cup

Michigan State University researchers are helping engineer FIFA World Cup 2026 playing surfaces, using turfgrass science to create consistent fields across 16 stadiums in three countries.
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Research Confirms Rx Kids Improved Outcomes for Flint Babies, Families

Michigan State University research found Flint’s Rx Kids cash support program improved birth outcomes, reducing preterm births, low birthweight and NICU admissions for local families.
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Do You Know How Cynical Your Friends Are?

Michigan State University research finds people often underestimate how cynical their friends are and may project their own views onto friendships, shaping trust and connection.
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How MSU Nursing Research Is Changing Lives Across Michigan

Michigan State University nursing researchers are improving health across Michigan by supporting caregivers and helping children and teens build healthy habits through community-based programs.
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How ‘Digital Twins’ Could Help Predict the Fate of a Forest

Researchers are using AI-powered “digital twins” to simulate forests, helping predict growth and improve management decisions before changes are made in the field.
Announcements
Nwando Achebe Elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
MSU historian Nwando Achebe has been elected a fellow of the Royal Historical Society, recognizing her outstanding contributions to historical scholarship and African history.
FRIB Receives Genesis Mission Award for AI-Powered Research
FRIB and Argonne National Laboratory received a Genesis Mission Phase I award to develop artificial intelligence tools that could transform how heavy-ion accelerators and isotope separators are operated.
FRIB's Witek Nazarewicz Elected Foreign Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
FRIB chief scientist Witek Nazarewicz receives one of Poland’s highest scientific honors for his contributions to nuclear physics.
MSU Scientist Jason Rowntree Recognized for Sustainable Agriculture Research, Leadership
Jason Rowntree received NCR-SARE's Hero Recognition for his long-term leadership and contributions to sustainable agriculture across the North Central region.
12 MSU Scholars, Students Named Fulbright Finalists
The Fulbright Program has selected five Michigan State University faculty members and seven students as finalists for the 2026–27 academic year.
Seed Grants Nurture New Directions and Collaborations Campus Wide
MSU’s Ecology, Evolution and Behavior program awarded seed grants to 12 interdisciplinary research teams, providing early funding to help launch innovative projects and secure future external research support across fields ranging from AI to conservation and public health.