June research at MSU highlighted breakthroughs in construction communication, food safety, artificial intelligence and climate science. Researchers also led community-focused projects on water, geology and transgender resilience, demonstrating the university’s broad impact across science and society.
Some plants make their own pesticide — but at what cost to the atmosphere?
A new study explores how some plants produce natural pesticides and whether those compounds contribute to pollution, weighing the climate trade-offs of a misunderstood plant chemical.
MSU researchers use nanomedicine and artificial intelligence to diagnose diseases — a biology first
MSU researchers are combining nanomedicine with artificial intelligence to improve early disease detection — a breakthrough in biomedical technology.
New MSU research: Stronger communication results in stronger construction
A study led by Sinem Mollaoglu finds that effective communication improves outcomes in large-scale, green-certified construction projects, underscoring the role of organizational behavior in engineering success.
MSU professor leads postcard research project to connect members of the transgender community
Combining social science and community outreach, a project led by Jae Puckett uses postcards and interviews to explore resilience among transgender and nonbinary individuals.