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.

Muon g-2 Experiment Strengthens Evidence of New Physics

UMass Amherst researchers contribute to landmark findings
Astronomers Photograph Magnetic Fields at the Edge of M87’s Black Hole

UMass Amherst researchers are part of team that captured the first-ever image of a black hole
We Stand in Solidarity With Our Asian-American Community Members

We condemn the racist vitriol, violence, and xenophobia against all Asians in the strongest possible terms.
Pandemic Stress Has Varying Impacts on Couples’ Relationships

People with pre-existing struggles face greatest hardships, UMass Amherst research finds.
UMass Amherst Student Farmers Plant Seeds Today for Tomorrow’s CSA

Students get to plant, grow, and harvest crops ranging from tomatoes to watermelon, garlic to kale. Fall CSA shares are available now!
UMass Amherst Sunwheel Live Broadcasts to Welcome the Spring Equinox

Standing stones will mark the spring equinox at sunrise and sunset on March 20.

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