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New research suggests that plate tectonics began later in Earth’s history.

Researchers determine that a protein required for sperm-egg fusion is identical to a protein viruses use to invade host cells; discovery could help fight parasitic diseases like malaria.

College Park Professor of Astronomy passed away, just days after learning he would receive this year’s prestigious Dan David Prize.

Amir Ali Ahmadi, Bryan Dickinson, Katherine Mackey and Suriyanarayanan Vaikuntanathan receive early-career honor.

Banavar has led the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences since 2011.

Shields honored for creative teaching, student mentorship and encouraging educators.

Established method for shaping stellarator magnets receives critical update.

Osman is second student in university history to be awarded this scholarship.

Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm led report committee’s climate change research efforts.

Team also placed in the top five for overall pod design.

May to serve as the college’s director of major research and training initiatives.

New analysis supports mangrove forests, tidal marshes and seagrass meadows as effective climate buffers.