College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at UMass Amherst

Students Driving Research

Whether in labs or out in the field, CNS students are on the front lines conducting vital research on topics from volcanoes to COVID-19.

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
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
New Recreational Angling Technologies May Pose Risks to Fisheries

UMass Amherst co-authored study shows scientists need to work closely with resource management agencies to assess impacts.

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