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.
Grass Microbiomes May Hold the Secret to Weathering Climate Change
New research shows that the future lies with healthy bacteria
We Can Understand Ecology by Connecting the Dots
UMass Amherst research shows demography is the key to managing habitat loss and fragmentation
Emeritus Professor Richard Stein, Renowned Chemistry and Polymer Science Researcher, Dies at Age 95
The Emeritus Charles A. Goessmann Professor in Chemistry was founder of the UMass Amherst’s acclaimed polymer science program
Patient-Psychotherapist Matching Enhances Mental Health Care
"Who the therapist is matters," says UMass Amherst clinical psychology professor
Research Reveals Invasive Plant Management Requires Communication
UMass Amherst study shows inconsistent regulations across states are hindering attempts to control propagation
Mystery of New England’s Beaches Unlocked
Geosciences professor’s research reveals how beaches from Long Island to Maine are shaped
Commemorating Freedom, Equality, and Hope
Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States
UMass Amherst Team Focuses on Creating Healthier Plant-Based Proteins
New journal paper explores the scientific complexities of the task
UMass Amherst Scientist Among Winners of Prestigious Physics Prize
Physicist Andrea Pocar is part of the team recognized for pioneering work in understanding how the sun works
UMass Amherst Astronomer Reveals Unprecedented Detail of Violent Energy at Center of Milky Way
NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory's new image hints at a previously unknown interstellar energy source