Research
Tracking Raindrops on the Molecular Level
To understand the past, present, and future of rainfall, we need a better understanding of the deuterium in every drop
Nap Transitions Determined by Young Child's Brain, Not Age
UMass Amherst sleep scientist develops new theory about when and why kids stop napping
USDA NIFA Releases Workshop Report on Toxic Elements in Food
UMass Amherst contributes to understanding of toxic metals in the nation’s food supply
Understanding the Internal Mechanisms of Biological Clocks
Findings create a new model for investigating diseases related to circadian rhythm disruptions
UMass Psychologists Author Free Guide to Cultivating Contact Between Different Groups
Linda Tropp and Trisha Dehrone authored a new publication — “Cultivating Contact: A Guide to Building Bridges and Meaningful Connections Between Groups”
UMass-Led Team Will Investigate Necromass With $2.36M Grant
A federal grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) will allow team led by UMass Amherst to investigate the mysteries of necromass
UMass Amherst Scientists Are Working to Promote Food Safety
Scientists are researching ways to stop the spread of outbreaks
New Research Examines Interdisciplinary STEM Programs
UMass-led study reveals how undergraduate students engage with interdisciplinary learning
Food Sciences Professor Awarded USDA Grants for Pesticide Reduction and Plant-Based Fish Projects
Assistant Professor, Jiakai Lu, is working to benefit the environment and human health
New Genetic Discovery Aids in Understanding How to Treat Deadly Infections From Fungus
UMass Amherst team identifies genes involved in a harmful, paradoxical drug effect
$2.5M Grant From NSF and NASA Will Bring International Climate and Cryosphere Office to UMass Amherst
UMass geoscientists Robert DeConto and Raymond Bradley will co-chair the organization for the next five years
New Research Solves How Cells Manage Stress
Discoveries from UMass Amherst show that a specific enzyme can play dual roles in cell health
