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campus-assault2 years ago•4 min saved

"UMass Student Arrested for Assaulting Jewish Peer at Hillel Event"

A Jewish student at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst was assaulted by a student carrying a Palestinian flag during a vigil organized by UMass Hillel. The assailant punched the Jewish student, destroyed an Israeli flag, and briefly returned with a knife. The suspect was arrested and pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. The university administration denounced the incident and emphasized their commitment to opposing bigotry. The Jewish student expressed confusion over the mention of Islamophobia in the university's statement. This incident follows a wave of antisemitism on college campuses triggered by Hamas' attack on Israel.

via Jewish Insider|

#antisemitism #assault #campus-assault

medical-research2 years ago•3 min saved

"Promising Results: Experimental Cancer Vaccine Shows 40% Success Rate in Pancreatic Tumors"

An experimental cancer vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Massachusetts has shown promising results in treating pancreatic tumors, clearing 43% of tumors in mice and preventing relapse. The vaccine uses a weakened salmonella bacteria to stimulate an immune response and contains a piece of the recipient's tumor to train the body to fight the cancer. While the study is preliminary and on mice, the team hopes to start human trials in the coming years. If approved, this vaccine could provide a lifeline for patients with pancreatic cancer, which currently has a low survival rate.

via Daily Mail|

#cancer-vaccine #experimental-treatment #immunotherapy

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

UMass Football Shocks New Mexico State with Season Opener Win

The University of Massachusetts football team opened their 2023 campaign with a 41-30 win over New Mexico State. Quarterback Taisun Phommachanh had an impressive debut, throwing for 192 yards and rushing for 96 yards with a touchdown. Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams and Anthony Simpson also contributed touchdowns, while Isaiah Rutherford had a pick-six. The Minutemen's defense recovered three turnovers and registered three sacks. UMass will face Auburn in their next game.

via UMass Athletics|

#football #new-mexico-state #sports

science-and-technology2 years ago•0 min saved

Unintentional Discovery: Harnessing Humidity for Renewable Energy

Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst accidentally discovered a way to generate a small electric current from humidity in the air while attempting to create a simple sensor. The device, made from nanowires, produced an electrical signal even without being powered, leading to a breakthrough in renewable energy research.

via Interesting Engineering|

#accidental-discovery #humidity #nanowires