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News from the UMass Amherst College of Natural Sciences

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

Hydrothermal vents
Research
July 14, 2025

Holden lends his lifetime of experience with rare microbes to NASA's efforts to find life on Jupiter’s moon, Europa.

July 14, 2025

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Matthew D. Moore to Serve as President of Phi Tau Sigma

Careers
September 5, 2025

Phi Tau Sigma is the preeminent honor society for food scientists.

September 5, 2025

Hundreds Gather at Joseph Troll Turf Research Center for Turf Field Day

Community
August 27, 2025

The event, held biannually at the Joseph Troll Turf Research Center, draws hundreds of professionals from throughout New England.

August 27, 2025

Forrest J. Bowlick and Team Launch MassView, a Service Strengthening MA’s Geospatial Resources

Research
August 15, 2025

MassView will have a primary focus on expanding and strengthening offerings in remote-sensing data, science, and applications.

August 15, 2025

Baoshan Xing and International Team Consider How Bad Micro- and Nanoplastics Are for Our Health

Research
August 12, 2025

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.

August 12, 2025

Physics Students Explain Why Six Feet of Social Distancing May Not Be Enough

Research
August 6, 2025

The duo has modeled how aerosol plumes spread when people are waiting and walking in a line.

August 6, 2025

Stephen Rich Answers Media Questions on the Lone Star Tick

Careers
July 30, 2025

There has been an explosion of new tick species—including the Lone Star tick—in the region.

July 30, 2025

Agricultural Extension Offering Free Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Services

Academics
July 28, 2025

Two of Extension’s most sought-after services—soil testing and plant diagnostics—are now free to the Commonwealth’s farmers in limited quantities.

July 28, 2025

Stockbridge Student Lily Gigante Creates Ice-cream-themed Cow Sculpture for Old Sturbridge Village

Community
July 23, 2025

"Chip,” Gigante’s submission, is a mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream-sundae-themed cow.

July 23, 2025

Chemistry Graduate Student Ranit Dutta Shares Experience from Nobel Laureate Meeting

Careers
July 22, 2025

Dutta was selected to attend the 74th Nobel Laureate Meeting in Lindau, Germany, which took place at the end of June.

July 22, 2025

Stockbridge's Michelle DaCosta Recognized with Exceptional Internal Service Award

Careers
July 21, 2025

DaCosta was recognized in areas such as teaching, research, advising, curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and alumni relations.

July 21, 2025

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