Why Are Fish Getting Smaller as Waters Warm?
A team of scientists led by the UMass Amherst recently found that there is no physiological evidence supporting a leading theory as to why fish are shrinking.
CNS Researchers Seeking MA Citizen Scientists for Help in Modeling Rising Groundwater
While many parts of the U.S. are seeing their water tables recede as the climate warms, much of New England is witnessing water levels rise.
CNS Researchers Identify Enzyme Key to Training Cells to Fight Autoimmune Disorders
A first-of-its-kind study focuses on understanding how a subset of cells might be trained to correct overzealous immune responses.
CNS Scientists Propose New Method for Tracking Origins of CO2 Emissions from Streams
Inland waters, including streams, rivers, and lakes, account for roughly 5.5 gigatons of CO2 emissions annually—about 15% of what humans emit.
UMass Fact Sheet on Beneficial Lawn Insects Featured on 'The Cool Down'
A UMass fact sheet on beneficial lawn insects supports the case against artificial lawns.
CNS Congratulates the NFL's Newest Field Director, Stockbridge Alum Nick Pappas, on the Super Bowl's Turfgrass Field
Pappas earned two degrees from Stockbridge: one in Turfgrass Management and one in Plant & Soil Sciences.
Social Psychologist Linda Tropp Honored with Kurt Lewin Award
The Kurt Lewin Award recognizes “outstanding contributions to the development and integration of psychological research and social action.”
PSE Team Develops Additive That Can ‘Upcycle’ a Wide Range of Plastics
Researchers are using polymer recycling to identify new, environmentally conscious chemistry and technologies for polymer reprocessing.
Researchers at Umass Amherst Discover Key to Molecular Mystery of How Plants Respond to Changing Conditions
The research identifies the interactions between four compounds: pectin, receptor proteins FERONIA and LLG1, and the signal RALF peptide.
Lili He, Food Science, Receives $1.7M Grant to Test the Age of Mosquitoes as Means to Reduce Vector-borne Diseases
Lili He's multidisciplinary team includes experts in analytical development, mosquito biology, biochemistry, field studies, and machine learning modeling.
Research Finds That Climate Change Threatens Older Elephants Most, Jeopardizing Their Future
The continuation of international cooperation and community involvement is vital to ensuring ensuring elephants’ survival, according to new research.