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New biofuel process dramatically improves energy recovery
Published on July 16, 2012
Gemma Reguera developed bioelectrochemical systems that use bacteria to break down and ferment agricultural waste into ethanol. -
MSU finds way for farmers to participate in carbon markets
Published on July 12, 2012
Researchers at MSU Kellogg Biological Station have helped develop a way for farmers to participate in carbon markets and get paid to reduce their use of nitrogen fertilizer. -
Year-round harvest of Michigan crops happening at MSU hoophouses
Published on July 11, 2012
MSU professor talks about the value of extending Michigan's growing season -
Canola oil industry cooking in Michigan, thanks to AgBioResearch scientists
Published on July 9, 2012
Since its inception in 2008, the MSU Canola Project has contributed to many efforts to breed better varieties of the high value crop. -
Water sustainability flows through human-nature interactions
Published on July 6, 2012
Researchers led by Jianguo Li have outlined China's water crisis and recent leapfrog investment in water conservancy, and suggest addressing complex human-nature interactions for long-term water supply and quality. -
Jekyll and Hyde bacterium aids or kills, depending on chance
Published on July 6, 2012
A study led by scientist Todd Ciche reveals how a bacterium flips a DNA switch to either aid or attack in the nematode gut microbiome. -
Michigan selected to host wine conference and symposium
Published on June 28, 2012
The 37th Annual American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) Eastern Section Conference will take place July 16-19 in Traverse City. -
Angler turns love of fishing into profession, tackling research on walleye, Asian carp
Published on June 25, 2012
Get up close and personal with fisheries and wildlife associate professor Brian Roth in our new "Researcher Profile" series. -
More people staying connected on vacation
Published on June 21, 2012
Christine Vogt is examining how travelers are increasingly more connected to the internet while on vacation, and what that could mean for businesses looking to target those travelers.