Researchers are studying spider venom and silk, which could lead to breakthroughs in everything from new drug therapies to next-generation materials.

If all goes according to plan, UMass Lowell will have a planet-finding telescope soaring to the edge of the atmosphere and a miniature satellite orbiting Earth this year, thanks to the work of the university’s Lowell Center for Space Science and Technology (LoCSST) .

From self-assessing systems to manufacturing advances, Kennedy College of Sciences researchers are at the forefront of building the next generation of robots.

Triple River Hawk, Android co-founder Rich Miner, honed his computer science and entrepreneurial skills during his time at UMass Lowell.

In the absence of a cure, healthy nutrition choices and mental, physical and social activity may provide the best defense against Alzheimer’s disease.