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Nathan Senner Named Mass Audubon Chair for Ornithology
This is an endowed position by Mass Audubon and will shift the focus of the Senner Lab’s research to bird conservation in Massachusetts.
Julie Brigham-Grette Discusses Global Temperature Threshold with 'The Boston Globe'
Earth's global temperature crossed the "defense line"—1.5 degrees Celsius—which could unleash far more severe consequences of climate change.
NBC Select Includes Trisha Andrew on Panel of Experts to Select the Best Stain Removers
Trisha Andrew was asked to join an expert panel to uncover what makes a stain remover effective and how these products work.
Alissa A. Nolden Discusses 'Mouthfeel' with 'Chemistry World'
Nolden describes the concept of "mouthfeel," using astringency as a prominent example.
Craig Martin and Team Studying Marine Life to Develop Therapeutic Treatments
Martin is exploring RNA in marine animals, such as squid, with the goal of unlocking discoveries that could revolutionize therapeutic treatments for humans.
CNS Experts Weigh in on Recent Northeast Droughts and Fires
Members of the College of Natural Sciences explain the causes for these droughts and fires, and possible solutions.
D. Julian McClements Discusses the 'Marbling' of Plant-Based Meat on NPR's 'Science Friday'
D. Julian McClements explains how UMass is addressing the "challenges and possibilities for the next stage of plant-based meat."
D. Julian McClements Considers Plant-based Egg Substitutes with 'Ars Technica'
Food scientists and companies are working to create increasingly effective plant-based egg alternatives.
iCons Spotlight: Marinna Teixeira’s Inspiring Path
Marinna recently spoke to current students about how the iCons Program has helped her become the confident professional she is today.
CNS Faculty Members Advance the Use of Agrivoltaics
Agrivoltaics has the potential to address land-use challenges and enhance farm sustainability.
Brian Yellen Discusses Blue Carbon Policy with Biden Administration
The meeting focused on coastal policy as it relates to "blue carbon," which refers to organic carbon stored in coastal ecosystems.
Scott Jackson Discusses MA Animal Collisions with GBH
Jackson noted that cars are deadly for a lot of animals other than deer, from red foxes and bobcats to turtles and salamanders.