College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst

@CNS_UMass

The College of Natural Sciences, UMass Amherst: Where excellence in education and discoveries in the sciences and in agriculture are changing the world.

Amherst, Mass.

Joined September 2009

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Nov 23, 2022

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jun 23

D. Julian McClements, Distinguished Professor at @UMassfoodsci, recently joined the hosts of @today_explained to discuss the rising market for plant-based alternatives to animal #protein and explain the modern processes for developing such alternatives. umass.science/4nl6hFA

CNS_UMass's tweet image. D. Julian McClements, Distinguished Professor at @UMassfoodsci, recently joined the hosts of @today_explained to discuss the rising market for plant-based alternatives to animal #protein and explain the modern processes for developing such alternatives.

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Steve Curry, CGCS@SteveCurry5 · Jul 23

#UMASS Troll Research Center field Day @AlumniturfG @JG_Atlantic @johnheywood @CNS_UMass

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 24

Are you looking to explore a new career opportunity, hire fellow @CNS_UMass alumni, and connect with faculty, colleagues, and old friends? Join the UMASS Amherst College of Natural Sciences Group on LinkedIn! Learn more: linkedin.com/groups/1254963…

CNS_UMass's tweet image. Are you looking to explore a new career opportunity, hire fellow @CNS_UMass alumni, and connect with faculty, colleagues, and old friends? Join the UMASS Amherst College of Natural Sciences Group on LinkedIn!

Learn more: linkedin.com/groups/1254963…

College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 23

Christine Hatch—a research-extension liaison for @CAFE_UMass and an extension professor of Water Resources and Climate Change at @UMassEGCS—recently penned a @DailyHampGaz profile of western Massachusetts luthier, inventor, and teacher John Fabel. umass.science/3Uf1t7n

College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 22

#Sharks are under siege from threats like #overfishing, habitat loss, and #climate change. @whyy spoke with Andy Danylchuk, professor of fish conservation at @UMassECo, to get an on-the-ground (or water) perspective on #shark #conservation. umass.science/3IIcnzH

CNS_UMass's tweet image. #Sharks are under siege from threats like #overfishing, habitat loss, and #climate change. @whyy spoke with Andy Danylchuk, professor of fish conservation at @UMassECo, to get an on-the-ground (or water) perspective on #shark #conservation.

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 16

In @ConversationUS, Linda Tropp of @PBSamherst argues that "making eye contact and small talk with strangers is more than just being polite." These actions likely provide social benefits associated with "psychological generosity." umass.science/44P4fFb

CNS_UMass's tweet image. In @ConversationUS, Linda Tropp of @PBSamherst argues that "making eye contact and small talk with strangers is more than just being polite." These actions likely provide social benefits associated with "psychological generosity."

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 14

In a recent @DiscoverMag article, young #astronomers weigh in on the #Hubble Space Telescope in its 35th year. This includes Sam Cutler, a PhD student at @UMassAstronomy, who has worked extensively with Hubble #data. umass.science/44MpGXe

CNS_UMass's tweet image. In a recent @DiscoverMag article, young #astronomers weigh in on the #Hubble Space Telescope in its 35th year. This includes Sam Cutler, a PhD student at @UMassAstronomy, who has worked extensively with Hubble #data.

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 9

A new study published in @Nature, co-authored by Rob DeConto of @UMassEGCS, warns that even the current level of global #warming (+1.2 °C) could commit the #planet to several meters of sea-level rise over the coming centuries. umass.science/44k55L2

CNS_UMass's tweet image. A new study published in @Nature, co-authored by Rob DeConto of @UMassEGCS, warns that even the current level of global #warming (+1.2 °C) could commit the #planet to several meters of sea-level rise over the coming centuries.

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 8

In @ConversationUS, Bethany Bradley of @UMassECo joined Jia Hu of @uarizona and Meade Krosby of @UW to share how #climate #adaptation science helps the nation weather the effects of climate change. #ClimateChange umass.science/45ZUmGW

CNS_UMass's tweet image. In @ConversationUS, Bethany Bradley of @UMassECo joined Jia Hu of @uarizona and Meade Krosby of @UW to share how #climate #adaptation science helps the nation weather the effects of climate change. #ClimateChange

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 7

Researchers in the lab of Trisha Andrew, professor in @UMassChemistry, have found a way to develop a “smart” #toy equipped with #sensors that can help researchers study how children play. @Hacksterio umass.science/4eEI5tB

CNS_UMass's tweet image. Researchers in the lab of Trisha Andrew, professor in @UMassChemistry, have found a way to develop a “smart” #toy equipped with #sensors that can help researchers study how children play. @Hacksterio

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 3

Aly B. Putnam, a #marine ecologist and a postdoc researcher with the Spatial Ecology Lab housed within @UMassECo, was recently quoted in a @WBUR story about #warming ocean waters off the New England coast and the emergence of #invasive sea squirts. umass.science/4l8Bc6f

CNS_UMass's tweet image. Aly B. Putnam, a #marine ecologist and a postdoc researcher with the Spatial Ecology Lab housed within @UMassECo, was recently quoted in a @WBUR story about #warming ocean waters off the New England coast and the emergence of #invasive sea squirts.

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 2

A new @IndianaUniv-led study co-authored by Eyal Marder of @UMassEGCS—a former IU post-doctoral fellow—argues that the #tectonic forces that build #mountain ranges also play a key role in generating #biodiversity. @ScienceMagazine umass.science/4nJQyjw

CNS_UMass's tweet image. A new @IndianaUniv-led study co-authored by Eyal Marder of @UMassEGCS—a former IU post-doctoral fellow—argues that the #tectonic forces that build #mountain ranges also play a key role in generating #biodiversity. @ScienceMagazine

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jul 1

Five faculty members across the @umass campus were the recipients of five-year @NSF CAREER awards. @umasscns was represented by Brian Cheng of @UMassECo and Yuan Li of @UMassAstronomy. umass.science/3TlsoOf

CNS_UMass's tweet image. Five faculty members across the @umass campus were the recipients of five-year @NSF CAREER awards. @umasscns was represented by Brian Cheng of @UMassECo and Yuan Li of @UMassAstronomy.

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jun 30

Craig Martin, professor in @UMassChemistry, has been chosen as this year’s winner of the Mahoney Life Sciences Prize for his research into synthesizing vaccine-quality #RNA. #MahoneyLifeSciencesPrize umass.science/4l6Us40

CNS_UMass's tweet image. Craig Martin, professor in @UMassChemistry, has been chosen as this year’s winner of the Mahoney Life Sciences Prize for his research into synthesizing vaccine-quality #RNA. #MahoneyLifeSciencesPrize

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UMass Amherst@UMassAmherst · Jun 23

Many with mental health or substance use disorders report stigma in the ER, even when seeking care unrelated to mental health. A @UMassAmherst study found mixed experiences that will help guide provider training. bit.ly/3HGsBJp #UMassAmherst #UMassResearch @CNS_UMass

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jun 25

A recent @geneticliteracyproject article outlines the discoveries made by John Gibbons of @umassfoodscience and others that have revealed the history of A. oryzae, a #mold essential to traditional #Asian foods such as #soy sauce and #sake. umass.science/4kVemyN

CNS_UMass's tweet image. A recent @geneticliteracyproject article outlines the discoveries made by John Gibbons of @umassfoodscience and others that have revealed the history of A. oryzae, a #mold essential to traditional #Asian foods such as #soy sauce and #sake.

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jun 24

Meet Dinah, a recently graduated Biology major with a Natural Resources Conservation minor (offered through @UMassECo), who hails from Greenbelt, MD. #UMassBiology #UMassNRC umass.science/3ZLePLL

CNS_UMass's tweet image. Meet Dinah, a recently graduated Biology major with a Natural Resources Conservation minor (offered through @UMassECo), who hails from Greenbelt, MD. #UMassBiology #UMassNRC

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jun 18

To help plants keep ahead of #climate change, ecologists from @CNS_UMass joined @riscc_network in launching both a Climate-Smart Gardening guide and an extensive #dataset of easily obtainable native #plants that will thrive in the coming decades. umass.science/43RfHkp

CNS_UMass's tweet image. To help plants keep ahead of #climate change, ecologists from @CNS_UMass joined @riscc_network in launching both a Climate-Smart Gardening guide and an extensive #dataset of easily obtainable native #plants that will thrive in the coming decades.

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jun 17

Researchers from @umasscns have found that a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of #donkeys effectively repels the most frequent human-biting #tick in the U.S., commonly known as the deer tick. @UMassMicrobio umass.science/443YByx

CNS_UMass's tweet image. Researchers from @umasscns have found that a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of #donkeys effectively repels the most frequent human-biting #tick in the U.S., commonly known as the deer tick. @UMassMicrobio

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College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst@CNS_UMass · Jun 16

On Friday, June 20 at 5 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., the public is invited to join @UMassAstronomy at the @UMassAmherst Sunwheel to observe sunrise and sunset on the #solstice, the longest day of the year. umass.science/45rowT5

CNS_UMass's tweet image. On Friday, June 20 at 5 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., the public is invited to join @UMassAstronomy at the @UMassAmherst Sunwheel to observe sunrise and sunset on the #solstice, the longest day of the year.

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