Stress-driven drinking early in life can cause long-term brain changes, reducing flexibility, increasing relapse risk,…
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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.
Thawing Arctic ground is unleashing ancient carbon—and speeding up climate change. Scientists have taken a…
A new study finds that almost 90% of North America’s insects and arachnids have no…
Astronomers have uncovered a hidden population of dusty galaxies that formed just one billion years…
Scientists say an ultra-powerful neutrino once thought impossible may be explained by an exotic black…
A large global genetics study shows that many key drivers of Type 2 diabetes operate…
International research co-led by UMass Amherst offers strong potential to address three major global challenges:…
A new nanoparticle vaccine successfully prevented several aggressive cancers in mice, including pancreatic and melanoma.…
Built from low-powered protein nanowires made by bacteria, these neurons could enable vastly more efficient,…
UMass Amherst physicists believe such an explosion could occur within the next decade, potentially “revolutionizing…
UMass Amherst microbiologist James Holden brings decades of expertise in rare microbes to a NASA…
The approach uses lasers and holograms to detect misalignments as small as 0.017 nanometers. Researchers…
In a surprising twist, a graduate student at UMass Amherst discovered a strange new fluid…
The UMass Amherst-led team is challenging the common belief that perfect fillers are the best…
New research reveals that current global water models dramatically overestimate the amount of freshwater available…
Scientists discover “electric spiking” communication in previously thought to be mute cells, paving the way…
New research highlights that financial incentives significantly boost smoking cessation rates, including among pregnant individuals,…
Research co-led by UMass Amherst explores effective strategies for quitting e-cigarettes. A new study co-led…