Bananas are threatened by a new strain of Fusarium wilt, not related to the one…
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst) is a public research university located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system. Founded in 1863 as an agricultural college, it has grown into a major research institution offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across various fields, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. UMass Amherst is known for its commitment to sustainability, innovative research, and having one of the largest campus dining services in the U.S., renowned for its quality and variety. The university’s extensive campus spans over 1,450 acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, providing a rich collegiate experience with a vibrant student life.
UMass Amherst survey seeks to improve the food industry’s understanding of consumer attitudes toward sustainable…
Questionable voting, including vote purchasing, rife on X/Twitter, contributed to inaccurate impression of Trump’s electoral…
Native species are unable to migrate quickly enough to escape the disruptions caused by climate…
Unlocking the secrets of the world’s most fascinating and destructive mollusk could impact everything from…
Researchers have made a significant advancement in quantum computing by adapting a microwave circulator to…
UMass Amherst research demonstrates that a memristor device can solve complex scientific problems using significantly…
Research team rewrites the textbooks by showing that electromagnetic radiation is an independent pathway for…
Ditch the gummies – Research from UMass Amherst reveals that dried fruit tops the chart…
Research provides new insights into how cells in plants coordinate their responses. A team of…
Researchers identified over a thousand genetic markers for Type 2 diabetes, marking a significant step…
First-of-its-kind research monitors hammerheads, tarpon, and anglers, advocating for an ecological solution. Wave-making research recently…
Comprehensive global analysis from UMass Amherst researcher offers evidence to reshape public health policies. Nicotine…
Team develops test to identify new drugs that can disable pathogens and so make real…
Team’s approach reveals crucial role played by a specific enzyme in the folding process. While…
An innovative nanogel delivery system created at the University of Massachusetts Amherst enabled mice with…
Scientists discover that letting small amounts of DNA ‘dance’ can speed disease detection. UMass Amherst…
Their development Scalene, an open-source tool for dramatically speeding up the programming language Python, circumvents…