Research
CNS Researchers Are Taking the Guesswork Out of Birdsong Evolution
The research is a large step forward in the goal of understanding how communication and evolution have influenced each other.
CNS Graduate Student’s Discovery Shows that Even Neutral Molecules Take Sides When It Comes to Biochemistry
This new study greatly expands our understanding of how some of biochemistry’s fundamental forces work.
UMass Tick Researchers Identify Bacteria That Causes Spotted Fever Infections in Humans
This new type of bacteria is related to a group of pathogens that can cause sometimes life-threatening spotted fever rickettsioses (SFR) infections in humans.
Hacking into Sleep Patterns: Insights from Neuroscience Professor Rebecca Spencer
Sleep habits are biologically rooted, says Professor Spencer. Gradual, consistent changes—like light control and less stimulation—can improve sleep quality.
CNS Team Finds Exception to Laws of Thermodynamics
Research from a graduate student has led a team to discover a new property of certain liquids that defies the textbooks.
A New Tool Can Help Us Figure Out Just How Bad Nanoplastics Are
The Stockbridge School is leading an international team of scientists in developing a technique for measuring and analyzing the nanoscale scourge.
David Boutt and Team Warn of Vast Overestimation of Freshwater Available for Lithium Mining
New research led by CNS hydrologists sounds the alarm over mining practices that have immediate implications for transition to low-carbon economy
CNS Researchers Theorize on 'Managed Relocation' of Native Plants to Survive Climate Change
The research uncovers traits that can help plants succeed in new environments while also guarding against invasiveness.
PSE Team First to Detect Silent 'Scream' of Epithelial Cells
This research finds that epithelial cells “talk” to each other with slow electrical signals.
Anita Milman and Team Find an Underreporting of Low-Oxygen Events in Buzzards Bay
UMass data scientists were tasked with developing systems for managing the oxygen data.
'Boston 25 News' Profiles Lynne McLandsborough and Team on Food Safety Research
McLandsborough and team are addressing challenges in sanitizing food manufacturing equipment.
Dancing Navigation: Research Fellow Katrina Phillips Weighs in on a Turtle-devised GPS System
Baby sea turtles "dance" to navigate via magnetic fields, linking them to food. Katrina Phillips gives insights into their GPS-like map and compass sense.