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Bringing Butterflies Back From the Brink of Extinction

Researchers at MSU and their conservation partners have helped pull one of the world's rarest butterflies back from the brink of extinction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Announcements

Physiology Professor Receives Mayo Clinic Early-Career Alumni Award

Oct 20, 2026

Erica Wehrwein’s work at MSU is advancing physiology education by helping students connect complex biological systems to real-world health and medicine.

MSU, Michigan Tech Partner to Advance Dual-Use Technologies That Improve Everyday Life

Oct 20, 2026

MSU and Michigan Tech are partnering to advance technologies that address national security challenges while benefiting areas such as health, energy, and manufacturing.

Teena Gerhardt Named 2027 Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow

Oct 19, 2026

MSU mathematician Teena Gerhardt has been named a 2027 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics for her leadership, mentorship, and service to the field.

North Wind Leaders Join MSU to Explore Dual-Use Innovation and National Security

Oct 16, 2026

From AI and advanced computing to workforce development and technology transfer, leaders from North Wind and MSU explored how collaboration across academia, industry, and government can accelerate dual-use innovation and strengthen national security.

Agnieszka Sorensen Receives NSF CAREER Award to Study Dense Nuclear Matter

Oct 16, 2026

Using machine learning, theoretical modeling, and experimental data, MSU researcher Agnieszka Sorensen is working to better understand dense nuclear matter and the universe’s strong force.

MSU Scientist Bruno Basso to Be Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Agronomic Research

Oct 12, 2026

MSU scientist Bruno Basso is being recognized for pioneering precision agriculture research that helps farmers improve yields, reduce costs, and protect the environment.