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Examining the Role of Microbes in Climate Change

The American Society for Microbiology has issued a new report, “Microbes and Climate Change: Science, People, and Impacts,” examining the relationship between microbes and climate change.
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PET scanner arrives at Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Center

Michigan's first total body PET/CT scanner arrived on May 9 at the Michigan State University Radiopharmacy in the Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building.
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Crandall receives $1.9 million NIH grant to study brain behavior

The National Institutes of Health awarded Shane Crandall a five-year, $1.9 million grant to study how neocortical feedback projections influence sensory processing in the brain.
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Will Climate Change Increase the Risk of Aflatoxin in U.S. Corn?

As climate change continues to alter weather patterns around the planet including the Midwest, researchers at Michigan State University are modeling the impact on crops such as corn.
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Facility for Rare Isotope Beams Officially Opens

Michigan State University’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB), a user facility for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, opened its doors to discovery with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 2 May.
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MSU Researchers Create a Magnet Made of One Molecule

Sometimes making a brand-new type of box requires outside-the-box thinking, which is exactly what Michigan State University chemists used to create an eight-atom, magnetic cube.
WKAR debuts 'Music for Social Justice' television series

WKAR, College of Music debut 'Music for Social Justice' television series

WKAR Public Media and the College of Music at Michigan State University announced May 2 the upcoming broadcast premiere of "Music for Social Justice," a new television series exploring societal issues through music and the personal stories of the artists behind the music.
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Spartans Discover a Blueprint for Nature’s ‘High-End Machinery’

Working with tiny bacteria, Michigan State University researchers led by Lee Kroos have made a discovery about intramembrane proteases that could have big implications for biology.
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.