Michigan State

  • A group of friends laugh together outside at a backyard party.
    personality

    As you get better at handling stress, you become more extroverted

    As people get better at handling stress on a daily basis, they also become more extroverted, agreeable, and open to new experiences.
  • A young woman swims underwater in an athletic pool while wearing a cap and goggles.
    athletes

    Young athletes focused on 1 sport are more likely to get injured

    Switching sports for one season a year can keep young athletes safer and provide a better outlook for their long-term health.
  • Colorful loops of cereal piled together.
    food

    What you should know about artificial food dye concerns

    An expert digs into why companies use artificial food dyes, potential health concerns for kids, and whether there are alternatives.
  • A green soybean leaf with a droplet of water sitting on it.
    plants

    Some plants create their own pesticide, but there’s a downside

    A natural alternative to pesticides may be hiding in a misunderstood plant compound—but it could come at an environmental cost.
  • A woman reads her phone while standing outside.
    social media

    Social media overuse tied to belief in fake news

    "By identifying people who are more likely to believe fake news, we can help reduce its spread."
  • A view through a stretched out Slinky toy looks like a spiral into a hole.
    black holes

    Flickering X-rays shed light on supermassive black holes

    New research provides insight into the unique relationship between a galaxy and its black hole.
  • Brown rice falls onto a reflective surface against a black background.
    arsenic

    Arsenic in brown rice may put young kids at risk

    New research finds that eating brown rice increases exposure to arsenic in young children.
  • A young couple laugh together while hanging out on their couch.
    families

    Number of Americans who never want kids doubled in 20 years

    A new study finds the number of nonparents who never want children is growing in the United States.
  • Several containers of strawberries wrapped in plastic.
    emissions

    Plastic packaging may have less climate impact than alternatives

    New research digs into the potential environmental impacts of replacing packaging like bags, films, and containers with alternatives.
  • Two pink heart-shaped lollipops with googly eyes attached to them.
    relationships

    Your friends likely agree when you’re ready for love

    In a new study, friends significantly agreed on who was ready for committed relationships—and who wasn’t.
  • A pregnant woman puts one hand to her face and looks stressed out.
    pregnancy

    Spit may shed light on mental health in pregnancy

    Saliva may hold the key to pregnant women's' stress and mental health, new research finds.
  • A miniature grocery cart with a hundred dollar bill in it against a white background.
    food

    How much will your groceries cost this holiday season?

    With rising food prices continuing to affect working families, an expert shares what to expect at the grocery store this holiday season.