CNS Microbiologist James Holden Looks to Sea for Answers to the Potential Existence of Alien Life

Holden lends his lifetime of experience with rare microbes to NASA's efforts to find life on Jupiter’s moon, Europa.
Matthew D. Moore to Serve as President of Phi Tau Sigma
Phi Tau Sigma is the preeminent honor society for food scientists.
Hundreds Gather at Joseph Troll Turf Research Center for Turf Field Day
The event, held biannually at the Joseph Troll Turf Research Center, draws hundreds of professionals from throughout New England.
Forrest J. Bowlick and Team Launch MassView, a Service Strengthening MA’s Geospatial Resources
MassView will have a primary focus on expanding and strengthening offerings in remote-sensing data, science, and applications.
Baoshan Xing and International Team Consider How Bad Micro- and Nanoplastics Are for Our Health
A new study points to a series of best practices that could get us one step closer to determining MNPs' real threat to human health.
Physics Students Explain Why Six Feet of Social Distancing May Not Be Enough
The duo has modeled how aerosol plumes spread when people are waiting and walking in a line.
Stephen Rich Answers Media Questions on the Lone Star Tick
There has been an explosion of new tick species—including the Lone Star tick—in the region.
Agricultural Extension Offering Free Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Services
Two of Extension’s most sought-after services—soil testing and plant diagnostics—are now free to the Commonwealth’s farmers in limited quantities.
Stockbridge Student Lily Gigante Creates Ice-cream-themed Cow Sculpture for Old Sturbridge Village
"Chip,” Gigante’s submission, is a mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-sundae-themed cow.
Chemistry Graduate Student Ranit Dutta Shares Experience from Nobel Laureate Meeting
Dutta was selected to attend the 74th Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany, which took place at the end of June.
Stockbridge's Michelle DaCosta Recognized with Exceptional Internal Service Award
DaCosta was recognized in areas such as teaching, research, advising, curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and alumni relations.