Research led by a Michigan State University astronomer has added to the mystery that are black holes those stars that have died, collapsed into themselves and now have such a strong gravitational field that not even light can escape from them.
Publish Date: Aug. 20, 2008 | Multimedia: 
Michigan State University is participating in a cross-university collaboration that will bring international news closer to home.
Publish Date: Aug. 19, 2008
Scientists at Michigan State University have identified a new protein necessary for chloroplast development. The discovery could ultimately lead to plant varieties tailored specifically for biofuel production.
Publish Date: Aug. 14, 2008 | Multimedia:
Consumers with hearing loss might think they are saving significantly more by purchasing over- the-counter hearing aids, but they most likely will be disappointed – or could be taking risks – when purchasing such aids, according to MSU research.
Publish Date: Aug. 13, 2008
Michigan State University scientists, armed with a half-million-dollar federal grant, are creating an easily accessible, Web-based genomic database of information on crops that can be used to make ethanol.
Publish Date: Aug. 12, 2008
MSU, which has the nation’s oldest forensic science program, is now one of the first institutions to provide high school teachers with comprehensive forensic science training.
Publish Date: July 31, 2008 | Multimedia:
A Michigan State University researcher and his students have developed a nanomaterial that makes plastic stiffer, lighter and stronger and could result in more fuel-efficient airplanes and cars as well as more durable medical and sports equipment.
Publish Date: July 31, 2008 | Multimedia: 
A new law allowing small distilleries to market and sell their products onsite is expected to bolster the state’s sagging economy, according to a Michigan State professor who played a key role in getting the legislation passed.
Publish Date: July 28, 2008
Just as Michigan State University’s turfgrass scientists are busy building the portable athletic field for the Beijing Olympics, the university has launched a Web site highlighting this and other high-profile projects relating to China.
Publish Date: July 23, 2008
The university’s world-famous turf team has been contracted to help China build a portable athletic turf in the new Beijing National Stadium, aka the Bird’s Nest. The turf will support the Olympics’ main track and field competitions and the gold medal soccer match, as well as future events.
Publish Date: July 16, 2008 | Multimedia:
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