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Fighting Bacteria Effectively Without Antibiotics

Researchers developed a light-activated antibacterial material that kills bacteria without antibiotics, offering a potential new way to reduce infections in hospitals, medical devices and public spaces.
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Smarter Supply Chains Can Cut the Environmental Cost of EV Batteries

Research shows that sourcing, manufacturing and recycling decisions can significantly reduce the environmental impact of EV batteries, with cleaner energy and recycling helping lower carbon emissions and water use.
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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.
Announcements
OR&I Town Hall Outlines Ambitious Vision for Growth, Collaboration, and Research Impact at MSU
The event brought together OR&I staff and partners to discuss priorities for growth, highlight emerging opportunities, and reinforce the role research plays in improving lives in Michigan and beyond.
The Jenison Fund: Expanding Support Across MSU’s Research Community
The Jenison Fund’s latest round of awards underscores the breadth and impact of research at MSU.
Newly Renovated $35M Plant Science Research Greenhouses Open
Michigan State University leadership hosted more than 100 stakeholders and friends of the university on May 14 to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated  MSU Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex.  
Shipley Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow
MSU photography faculty member Lara Shipley has been named a Guggenheim Fellow for the 2026 cohort. She will use her Fellowship to help finance an art project on wolves in Minnesota.
O’Halloran Named Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Thomas O’Halloran is among the 252 newest members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, joining a historic group that includes figures like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Darwin and Albert Einstein.
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.