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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.
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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.
GeoAI

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.
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Student Designers Turn Greenhouse Into Runway

Student designers transformed MSU’s Horticulture Gardens into a runway for Studio 450, a student-led fashion show showcasing creativity, collaboration and original designs.
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MSU Guide Challenges Misconceptions About Stuttering

A new MSU Bias Busters guide combines research and lived experiences to challenge misconceptions about stuttering and promote more inclusive conversations.
Announcements
Luedtke Awarded 2026 NEOGEN Land Grant Prize
Michigan State University doctoral student Christian Luedtke has been awarded the 2026 NEOGEN Land Grant Prize, which recognizes graduate student research with the potential to advance scientific discovery while creating economic impact through practical applications.
Flint Awards Highest Civic Honor to MSU's Mona Hanna
MSU’s Mona Hanna received a key to the city of Flint in recognition of her transformative impact on public health and child advocacy.
Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund Announces First Investments
The Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Fund has made its first investments, supporting two early-stage companies developing technologies to improve diagnosis, treatment and patient care.
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.