Ancient Plant Family, New Medicine
The mint family of herbs, encompassing sage, rosemary, basil, and even woody plants like teak, provides a stimulating burst to our sense of smell and…
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According to Scientists, Screen Time Isn’t the Problem – It’s Actually This
Despite concerns from many parents and caregivers that teenagers are spending too much time on their smartphones, video games, and social media, Keith Hampton, a…
Back From the Dead: Up to 32 Species Thought To Be Extinct Are Still Surviving
Through literature review and fieldwork, Michigan State University researchers and partners in Ecuador have discovered that up to 32 harlequin frog species that were thought…
What Lies Beneath Yellowstone’s Volcano? Twice As Much Magma As Thought
Researcher’s expertise, energy, and empathy leave a legacy. Late MSU researcher Min Chen contributed to new seismic tomography of the magma deposits underneath Yellowstone volcano….
Scientists Discover That the “Love Hormone” Could Actually Heal Your Heart
Researchers have found that oxytocin, sometimes known as the “love hormone,” may one day help heal damaged hearts after a heart attack. The neurohormone oxytocin is…
Scientists Uncover New Physics in the Search for Dark Matter
No, scientists still have no idea what dark matter is. However, MSU scientists helped discover new physics while searching for it. Wolfgang “Wolfi” Mittig and Yassid…
A New Source of Renewable Energy: Breaking Down Plant Matter
These chemical tools can access plant-based renewable energy, which might reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. There has never been a more pressing need for…
How Did Electric Eels Become Electric?
Researchers have discovered how electric fish acquired electric organs. Electric fish, like the electric eel, can distinguish other electric fish by species, sex, and even…
Instability at the Beginning of the Solar System – Implications for Mysterious “Planet 9”
The Instability at the Beginning of the Solar System A new explanation for why our solar system is the way it is — and why…
Scientists Create a Record-Setting Isotope of Magnesium That’s Never Been Seen Before
Spartans joined an international team to create an isotope of magnesium that’s never been seen before. In collaboration with an international team of researchers, Michigan…
Through the Nuclear Looking Glass: Probing Fundamental Physics of Atoms and Neutron Stars
Theory and experiments developed at Michigan State use ‘mirror nuclei’ to probe fundamental physics of atoms and neutron stars. About 20 years ago, Michigan State…
Scientists Discover New Science of the Body’s “Second Brain” – New Leads To Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Revealing the Logic of the Body’s “Second Brain” Scientists discover new science in the gut and, potentially, new leads on how to treat irritable bowel…
Using Sea Lampreys’ Natural Instincts Against Them – Controlling a Destructive Invasive Species
Researchers at Michigan State University are using pheromones, passive barriers, and the sea lampreys’ parasitic suction against them. Sea lampreys are a destructive invasive species…
Exploring Nuclear Reactions in Exploding Stars and the Origin of Aluminum-26
Scientists from the University of Surrey and the FRIB Laboratory at MSU teamed up to explore the origin of aluminum-26, a rare isotope that offers a window…
Why Is the Eastern Monarch Butterfly Disappearing? Is There Something We Can Do About It?
A Spartan-led research team has uncovered an answer — at least for the most recent population decline — with a huge assist from volunteers. Michigan…
Research Reveals a Quarter of Adults Don’t Want Children – And They’re Still Happy
Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys, right? Not for everyone. New research from Michigan State University psychologists examines characteristics and satisfaction of adults who…
Super Lunar Event: Supermoon! Red Blood Lunar Eclipse! All Happening at Once – Here’s What It Means
The first lunar eclipse of 2021 is going to happen during the early hours of May 26. But this is going to be a very…
“Extremely Eye-Opening” Research on Online Dating: Super Effective, or Just… Superficial?
According to the Pew Research Center, 1 in 10 American adults have landed a long-term relationship from an online dating app, such as Tinder, OKCupid,…
