Pushing the Limit of the Periodic Table – “Superheavy” Elements Challenge Theory
Scientists from Massey University in New Zealand, the University of Mainz in Germany, Sorbonne University in France, and the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB)…
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Scientists Uncover Key to Tastier and Healthier Potato Chips
Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered a method to decrease the levels of a carcinogen generated during the frying of tubers that have been…
New Insights Into Infertility – Scientists Solve Century-Old Sperm Mystery
Researchers at Michigan State University have unraveled the enigma of a lesser-understood sperm structure known as the cytoplasmic droplet (CD). The CD, characterized by an…
Do Pets Make You Happier? New Study Says Not Always
A commonly held belief is that pets contribute positively to individual well-being. However, recent research from Michigan State University indicates that while pet owners acknowledge…
Solar Spectacle: Highest-Energy Sunlight Ever Recorded Stuns Scientists
Physicists have detected the most energetic light ever observed emanating from the sun. Sometimes, the best place to hide a secret is in broad daylight….
Should We Cut Down All the Oak Trees? The Unexpected Link Between Trees and Air Pollution
It’s a simple question that sounds a little like a modest proposal. “Should we cut down all the oak trees?” asked Tom Sharkey, a University Distinguished…
Table Salt – The Surprising Secret Ingredient Revolutionizing Chemical Recycling
Muhammad Rabnawaz, an associate professor at Michigan State University’s esteemed School of Packaging and a recent member of the National Academy of Inventors, has always…
Physicists Use Vibrations To Prevent Information Loss in Quantum Computing
When quantum systems, such as those used in quantum computers, operate in the real world, they can lose information to mechanical vibrations. New research led…
Solar Surprise: Scientists Discover Unprecedented High-Energy Light Coming From the Sun
Astrophysicists reveal the sun is beaming down gamma rays with energies higher than ever measured. The gamma rays lose energy in Earth’s atmosphere, meaning they…
Resurrection – Scientists Discover It Is Not Due to a “Miracle Gene”
Scientists from the Universities of Bonn and Michigan conducted a comprehensive analysis of the genome of a drought-tolerant plant. Certain plant species possess the ability…
New Study Confirms: 20% of Adults Don’t Want Children
In the previous summer, Michigan State University researchers announced that approximately 1.7 million adults in Michigan, about one in five, have opted not to have…
The Future of Cherries – Researchers Successfully Sequence the Montmorency Tart Cherry Genome
Given that Michigan tops the charts in the production of tart cherries across the country, a team of researchers at Michigan State University initiated a…
Today’s Lunar Eclipse Will Be a Subtle Show of Astronomical Wonder
On May 5, 2023, people around the world will witness a lunar eclipse when the Earth gets between the Sun and the Moon and casts…
A Concerning Divide Widens: Study Finds Gap Between High and Low-Income Countries in Sustainability Efforts
According to a study conducted by Michigan State University (MSU), advancements in making the world a better place for both people and the environment have…
Scientists Discover a Simple Way To Improve Medication Efficacy: Listen to Your Favorite Song
Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that not only is listening to a favorite song a well-known mood enhancer, but musical interventions can also…
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…
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…