Hubble Finds Three Surprisingly Dry Exoplanets

Astronomy's Drake Deming co-authored a paper detailing the highest-precision measurement of water in a planet outside the solar system.

Creating Optical Cables Out of Thin Air

Physics Professor Howard Milchberg created “air waveguides” to enhance light signals collected from distant sources.

Bird Watching in the 21st Century

Computer science professor David Jacobs develops app for identifying birds.

Concerns Rise Over Pesticide Use, Birds, and Bees – NPR

Entomology’s Dennis vanEngelsdorp interviewed about pesticides possibly connected to struggling bee colonies.

Human Cells’ Protein Factory has an Alternate Operating Manual

Process discovered by Jonathan Dinman may help rein in disease-fighting side effects.

Three Research & Innovation Seed Grants Awarded to CMNS

Kan Cao, Jonathan Simon, Kevin McIver and Yoann LeBreton receive awards.

Scientists Identify New Microbes Associated with Severe Diarrhea

Mihai Pop identifies microorganisms that may trigger or protect against diarrheal disease.

Comet’s Brush With Mars Offers Opportunity, Not Danger

UMD astronomers study “fresh” comet’s first approach to the sun.

Creating a Financial Cushion

Alumni Ruchi and Amit Mehta create an award to support international graduate students.

Racing the Clock to Help Young Patients with Old Hearts

UMD study of premature aging may help explain effects of normal aging.

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