What it Takes for Plants to Survive Drought
As climate change causes more frequent drought conditions, Michigan State University researchers are learning more about the biology of plants, fungi and microscopic animals that survive on very little water in a drought or desiccation state.
Psychology Professor Looks to Fill Research Gap in Children's Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting adults and children. Research, support services, and intervention options are in place for many struggling people, but young kids are often left out.
Improving 'Holy Grail' Lithium Metal Batteries
Chengcheng Feng highlights her research on lithium batteries and the methods she is using to innovate the technology.
Gender-Balanced Teams Produce More Innovative, Impactful Research
Scientific teams achieve higher performance when women and men work together, according to new research from MSU, Northwestern, Notre Dame and NYU.
Researchers Help Reveal a ‘Blueprint’ for Photosynthesis
New findings in microbes called cyanobacteria present new opportunities for plant science, bioengineering and environmental protection.
Detecting Concussion Injuries Using Novel Neck ‘Bandages’
Michigan State University researchers have created a thin sensor that instead can be worn on an athlete’s neck, which has been shown to be 90% effective at identifying concussion injuries.
A Magical Experience for an MSU Composer
Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic premiere latest work by Ricardo Lorenz, Professor of Composition and chair of the Composition Area at Michigan State University.
Forecasting the Future to Protect Monarchs
Michigan State researchers have forecast monarch butterfly population sizes throughout the Midwest to show where conservation efforts could have the most impact in the face of climate change.
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