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From Idaho to Massachusetts to Japan, Fulbright Alumni Ambassador Kylie Dan explores all things related to galaxies—now, she’s mapping supermassive black holes as an astronomy Ph.D. student at UMD.
Once on the brink of extinction, the scimitar-horned oryx is making a comeback in the savannahs of Africa—and UMD scientists are waiting to see if this new generation of animals still remembers its wild instincts.
Computing Catalyst’s TechStart program gave University of Maryland students a week to explore coding, design and technology through community-focused projects.
A University of Maryland-led institute focused on robust quantum simulation will launch a new phase of research with a five-year U.S. National Science Foundation award expected to total $37.5 million.
Microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in shady spots in the moon’s south pole region, say researchers from NASA and the University of Maryland.
As part of a new $4.5 million initiative, Wendell T. Hill III will help develop instrumentation and measurement procedures to measure a laser's peak intensity and focal spot quality at full power, on every shot.
Junior physics major Mary Keen’s summer internship at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a stepping stone toward a career in nuclear energy.
UMD senior chemistry major Mallory Striplin hopes to treat patients facing medical inequities while advocating for them through law and policy.
Nigam, a leading scholar in climate dynamics, earned the highest academic honor bestowed by the University of Maryland.
UMD scientists found that a matrix surrounding brain cells loosens and rebuilds during learning—and gradually stops recurring once a skill is learned, offering new clues to why progress can grind to a halt.
UMD astronomers glimpsed a massive star’s death from the first explosive moment, reporting their findings in a new study.
Working on a giant subatomic particle detector at the South Pole helped UMD physics Ph.D. student Rachel Procter-Murphy discover a new side of herself.