Researchers at UMass Amherst have discovered a new mineral on Mars, providing insights into the planet’s potential for life.

“The presence of this mineral puts a lot more nuance on what was going on,” said Mario Parente, an associate professor of ...

Here is why Missouri football is playing UMass for homecoming, any why the tradition is taking place earlier than usual this ...

Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst are part of a team that has identified a unique mineral on Mars, described in Nature Communications. Named ferric hydroxysulfate, the mineral ...

Representatives from UMass Libraries began the event with a land acknowledgement of Western Massachusetts, built and founded ...

Migration maps show high activity in Michigan overnight on Sept. 29, as birds in North America fly south. How to keep tabs on the migration.

The healthcare landscape in Northampton provides peace of mind for residents of all ages. Cooley Dickinson Hospital, affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, offers excellent care with the ...

UMass Amherst’s football team has lost six consecutive games, with Head Coach Joe Harasymiak taking responsibility for the ...

We continue to follow developing news out of UMass Amherst, and promising news in the fight against cancer. Researchers say ...

Retired Apple executive Daniel Riccio is donating $50 million over 10 years to UMass Amherst, the largest gift in its history, to bolster its engineering school and better connect it with other parts ...

UMass Amherst is set to receive its largest-ever private donation — $50 million over 10 years — and will rename its engineering college after the former Apple executive and UMass alumnus who made the ...

Culverts and bridges in the Fort River watershed will be examined in the coming years to find ways to improve the aquatic habitat, enhance flood resiliency and increase their capacity. Using a ...