Research
'Audobon' Features Nathan Senner's Work on Migratory Birds
The author of both articles, Alice McBride, is a freelance science writer, academic editor, and ecologist from Maine.
Research First-authored by Sang Hyun Lee Published in 'Nature Physics' and Featured on Front Cover
Lee’s study explores how filamentous fungi controls multiphase flow and fluid distribution in porous media.
Stockbridge's Jianyu Li Developing App to Detect Stress in Specialty Crops
Jianyu Li is focused on advancing the sustainable production of fruit and vegetables.
CNS Astronomer Daniela Calzetti Looks into the Cradle Where Stars are Born
Calzetti's team identified nearly 9,000 star clusters in the four galaxies in different evolutionary stages.
Laura Figueroa Discusses Capabilities of Bioacoustic Technology in Conservation
Figueroa uses bioacoustics in her research related to conservation ecology and entomology.
Baoshan Xing and Team Author New Book on Threat of Micro- and Nanoplastics
The book shows how micro- and nanoplastics are affecting critical biogeochemical cycles, the fitness of the environment, and human health.
UMass Students and Researchers Seeks to Combat Bird-window Collisions
Bird-window collisions are considered one of the most pervasive conservation issues facing birds in North America.
Michael Rawlins and Team Find That a Wisconsin-sized Chunk of Alaskan Permafrost is Thawing
When permafrost is lost, the global carbon cycle is altered and coastal ecosystems are affected.
Research from Doctoral Student Gregory Pearson Suggests Daily Cycle in Immune System
This research argues that the brain’s immune defenses operate on a daily schedule.
CNS and SBS Team Up to Develop Photothermal Fabric ‘Skin’ That Reduces Home Heating Use
This technology is designed to address climate change, high heating bills, and the threat of “reno-viction.”
Food Science Develops New Antimicrobial for Cleaning, Sanitizing Processing Equipment
The research suggests that cyclomethicone combined with vinegar-based acetic acid was the most effective against the pathogens that impact dry-food processing.
CNS Research Finds Link Between Early Adult Drinking and Middle-age Cognitive Decline
This study finds that, even after years of abstinence, the brain remains rewired by heavy drinking and stress.