Feature Stories

Schematic of protein nanowires harvested from microbe Geobacter facilitating the electronic memristor device to function with biological voltages, emulating the neuronal components in a brain.

New Frontier

UMass researchers unveil breakthrough electronics that mimic brain signals

Cronavirus molecule superimposed on world map.

Predicting the Pandemic

UMass Amherst expert works day and night to curb COVID-19

UMass Amherst Professor Anna Nagurney stands in the Isenberg Innovation wing.

COVID-19 and the Supply Chain

UMass Amherst professor studies supernetworks and disaster relief

Artists image of thin film of protein nanowires generating electricity from atmospheric humidity.

Out of Thin Air

UMass tech uses protein to create electricity from moisture in the air

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Climate Change Economics

UMass expert examines energy policy in the face of climate change

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Safeguarding Democracy

UMass Poll's innovative methods increase voter independence

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Hear Our Stories

Narrative intervention helps disenfranchised families find their voice

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Computing for the Common Good

UMass computer scientists create technology to do good in the world

Mapping the Brain

UMass Amherst scientists use revolutionary approaches to illuminate human behavior

Large Millimeter Telescope with picture of black hole horizon in the background

Supermassive Honor

UMass Amherst astronomers honored for first-ever black hole image

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Floating Turbines

A new way to develop offshore wind

UMass Amherst professor Ivan Lee stand in his lab flanked by two graduate students

Beyond Batteries

UMass Amherst lays the groundwork for a revolution in wireless wearables

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