Humans are not the only species facing a potential threat from SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study from scientists at the University of Massachusetts…
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Education Asst. Prof. Tigert-Johanna Johanna Tigert has experienced the challenges of learning and teaching multiple languages firsthand. She grew up in Finland studying several languages, earned a…
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Computer science major Brennan Macaig has spent a lot of time on campus the past few months. Some days, he roams around University Crossing or Fox Hall and chats with fellow students. Other days, he…
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On July 30, NASA successfully launched its heaviest and most sophisticated Mars rover, named “Perseverance,” from Cape Canaveral, Fla., aboard an Atlas V rocket. Among the thousands of people who…, Q. Perseverance will use a remote-sensing technique called laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, or LIBS, to study the chemical composition of the Martian surface. How does it work?, A., The rover’s SuperCam will analyze the surface composition by firing intense pulses of laser at distant rocks, boulders or sediments. The laser will vaporize a small portion of the target material,…, Q. You are also involved with the LIBS experiment onboard Curiosity, the predecessor to Perseverance. What do you expect to accomplish with Perseverance that you have not been able to do with…, A., The two rovers have different, but complementary, scientific goals. NASA's Curiosity Mars rover Curiosity , which landed on Mars on August 6, 2012, is still operational. In line with its goals,…, Q. LIBS has also been used in a wide range of applications on Earth, including cancer research. Can you give some examples?, A., My research group has successfully demonstrated the use of LIBS in detecting biomarkers for both Noureddine Melikechi's ovarian cancer research ovarian cancer and melanoma through a single drop of…, Q. What does the Mars 2020 mission mean for the exploration of the red planet by human astronauts, currently planned by the 2030s?, A., One of the goals of Perseverance is to help prepare for human exploration of Mars by characterizing the part of the planet – Jezero Crater – where Perseverance will be operating and by investigating…
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What is like when scientists go out to sea to conduct research and discover ways to help protect our ocean ecosystems and marine life? The National Geographic’s “A Gathering Storm,” which began…
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Dr. Ramprasad Balasubramanian (Ram Bala), Associate Provost for Decision Support and Strategic Initiatives at UMass Dartmouth, was recently chosen as the UMass designee to the Massachusetts Clean…, UMass President Marty Meehan, said. “With 18,000 highly skilled graduates entering the Massachusetts workforce every year and a $684 million research enterprise, UMass is excited to continue its many innovation-driving…, UMass Dartmouth Chief Operating Officer and Acting Chancellor Mark Preble, . “Our students, faculty, and the Commonwealth as a whole are greatly served by our continued involvement with the MassCEC.” The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is dedicated to…, MassCEC CEO Steve Pike, . “MassCEC has enjoyed a long and collaborative relationship with UMass and Dr. Balasubramanian’s experience in marine science and technology and his connection to the South Coast will help grow that…, Dr. Balasubramanian, . “Research from UMass Dartmouth and the entire UMass System are drivers of the clean energy economy and I look forward to capitalizing on this strength.” Balasubramanian’s research interests include…
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If you enter University Hall from the bus loop, you’ll find the University Hall Gallery and performing arts spaces tucked into the back part of the building. These campus gems are now a lot easier to…
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AMHERST, Mass. – A University of Massachusetts Amherst health informatician is developing a mobile health (mHealth) system, leveraging a wearable sensor that slips on a finger like a ring, to monitor…
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AMHERST, Mass. – In results released this week, an international team of wildlife ecologists reports that the trend toward more reliance on private game farms and reserves to manage and conserve free…
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst Cranberry Station in East Wareham, Mass., will receive $5.75 million in state support to fund laboratory improvements to its lab facilities. The funding, which…
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