STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Dec. 18 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news: * * * MSU scientists cast light on Christmas tree research From the Griswolds to the Grinch, just about every holiday movie features characters cutting, decorating or stealing the perfect Christmas tree. But most people - including moviegoers - don't consider that Christmas trees take work to cultivate. Like all trees, they are subject to the threats of disease, insects, fungi and other menaces. This i  more

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Dec. 17 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss One of Five Institutions to Receive NOAA Funding for Long-Term Research in the Gulf By Jennifer Rigney The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has been awarded more than $3 million as part of a $17.2 million investment announced by the NOAA RESTORE Science Program to support long-term research on the Gulf of America ecosystem. USM will lead one of five projects sel  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Dec. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Research Aims to Boost Nuclear Fuel Safety With Nanoparticles Self-healing nuclear fuel could improve safety, reduce waste in reactors * Nuclear power is among the cleanest energy sources on Earth, but the materials that fuel it can degrade during operation. A new international study may unlock safer, longer-lasting fuel for the next generation of reactors. Samrat Choudhury, University o  more