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MSU honored by National Wildlife Federation for sustainability efforts

Michigan State University has been honored by one of the world’s foremost conservation organizations for its efforts to keep its campus “green.”

Publish Date: Aug. 21, 2008 | Multimedia: Picture(s)

MSU’s discovery of plant protein holds promise for biofuel production

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: Picture(s)

MSU to create genomic clearinghouse for biofuel crops

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 launches Web site showcasing China-related research

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

China turfgrass: Beijing’s field of dreams built on a Spartan foundation - MSU Special Report

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: Picture(s)Video(s)Audio(s)

Spotted hyenas can increase survival rates by hunting alone

Recent research by Michigan State University doctoral student Jennifer Smith has shed new light on the way spotted hyenas live together and – more importantly – hunt for their food alone.

Publish Date: July 16, 2008 | Multimedia: Picture(s)

Field of dreams: MSU helps build portable Olympics turf in China

Chinese officials have tapped Michigan State University’s renowned turf scientists to help build a portable athletic field for this summer’s Olympics in Beijing National Stadium.

 

Publish Date: July 15, 2008 | Multimedia: Picture(s)

Scientists across the nation want to emulate MSU's long-term research success

The United States should use an MSU program as a model for long-term agricultural research and set up a network of similiar sites across the country, according to a paper in the journal BioScience.

Publish Date: July 10, 2008 | Multimedia: Picture(s)

China’s policies treasure both environment and people

Two of the world’s largest environmental programs in China are generally successful, although key reforms could transform them into a model for the rest of the world, according to new research published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Publish Date: July 07, 2008 | Multimedia: Picture(s)Video(s)

EPA honors MSU professors with Green Chemistry Award

Two Michigan State University professors have received national honors for their work that has provided significant innovations in pollution prevention in the United States.

Publish Date: June 24, 2008 | Multimedia: Picture(s)

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