Researchers Develop Grassroots Framework for Managing Environmental Commons
New tool relies on local traditional ecological and social knowledge for more sustainable conservation strategy
Articles by University of Massachusetts Amherst
You Say Tomato, These Scientists Say Evolutionary Mystery
New research is the first to examine entire tomato species, from tiny, hairy, and terrible-tasting to large and sweet
Why Data Communication Needs to Pay Attention to Novice Users
Scientists find that data visualizations researchers have no clear idea of what makes someone a novice
Almond Milk Yogurt Packs an Overall Greater Nutritional Punch than Dairy-Based
Food science major completes comparison of 612 plant-based and dairy yogurts
New Textile Unravels Warmth-Trapping Secrets of Polar Bear Fur
Team of engineers invents bilayered fabric, 30 percent lighter than cotton and far warmer
The Surprising Science behind Long-Distance Bird Migration
New research shows that birds kick off their non-stop intercontinental flights with a protein boost
Breakthrough New Material Solves Problem of Wearable Sensors
Team develops all-fabric pressure sensor that works even when the pressure is pushing down on you
Temperature Targets May Worsen Climate Injustice for Island States
Justice-focused policies are needed to minimize impacts of sea-level rise
Soil in Midwestern US Is Eroding 10 to 1,000 Times Faster Than It Forms
Researchers precisely calculate the pre-agricultural rate of erosion with the help of exploding stars
To Save Nature, Focus on Populations, Not Species
New research shows that marine species may be more tolerant to warming than previously thought