science

Uncovering the secrets of the Stradivarius with technology

Current State — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:10:58 +0000

For centuries, the Stradivarius Violins have been acknowledged as fine instruments, whose work is set as a standard by all violin makers. The instrument was made by Antonio Stradivarius at Cremona, Italy, in 1690s.

Research on bacteria could lead to paradigm shift in medicine

Current State — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:29:23 +0000

There’s been a thrust in research over the last several years concerning the bacteria that live on and inside the human body. The early findings have been astounding and seem to point to a paradigm shift in medicine.

Current State #68 | April 17, 2013

Current State — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:01:50 +0000

Today on Current State: Former priest makes his case for change in the Catholic Church; MSU Science Fest ; Author David Shields; and Hospice of Lansing.

Inaugural MSU Science Festival features hands-on learning

Current State — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:33:52 +0000

MSU botanist aids murder investigation

Current State — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:56:38 +0000

A Michigan State University plant biology professor is playing a unique role in piecing together a tragic West Michigan crime. Dr. Frank Telewski is part of an effort to locate a Ludington infant who was abducted and likely killed by her father in 2011.

Telewski and other professionals have analyzed bits of plant material from the suspect’s shoes in an attempt to find the location of four-month-old’s remains. Using the findings, investigators plan to narrow the search this summer.

Current State #49 | March 21, 2013

Current State — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:14:59 +0000

Today on Current State: budget cuts for Lansing police; dancer Nic Gareiss; Dr. Shannon Manning on drug-resistant bacteria; the Ann Arbor Film Festival; and CAFOs for livestock.

Superbugs: MSU molecular biologist on drug-resistant bacteria

Current State — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:07:35 +0000

MSU molecular biologist Dr. Shannon Manning played a crucial role in helping to solve the

mystery behind one of the most deadly E. coli outbreaks ever, which killed more than 50 people and sickened nearly 4,000 in Germany in 2011.

Dr. Manning is also a featured lecturer in MSU’s Classes Without Quizzes hosted by the College of Natural Science. She joins us to discuss the rise in drug-resistant bacteria.

The Higgs boson is confirmed, so what?

Current State — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:32:58 +0000

Last July, scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, or CERN, announced that they had found a particle they described as “Higgs-like." Last week, after completing their examination of the data, lead researcher Joe Incandela announced that, in his words, “it is clear that we are dealing with a Higgs boson."

Michigan Women's Hall of Fame features modern women in science and technology

Current State — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:43:31 +0000

Current State #4 | January 17, 2013

Current State — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:54:36 +0000

On today's Current State: Off the Record's Tim Skubick analyzes Gov. Snyder's "State of the State" speech, and Senate Democratic leader Gretchen Whitmer offers a response. Also, a new discovery in Antarctica and a preview of the BackStage Pass season premiere with the metal band, Silent Lapse.

MSU Develops Flu Fighting Protein

Melissa Benmark — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:00:01 +0000

A Michigan State University scientist is the lead author of a paper that outlines MSU's work in manufacturing a protein that's showing promise as an effective agent against serious flu viruses. MSU performed the study in partnership with the Baker Laboratory at the University of Washington and the Wilson Lab at the Scripps Research Institute.

Tim Whitehead is an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science as well as Biosystems Engineering at MSU. He spoke with WKAR's Melissa Benmark about the research.