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Study suggests El Niño predictions could be improved by considering westerly wind bursts.

The college held a luncheon ceremony on April 10 to honor the winners.

A UMD study is the first to reconcile the “giant impact” model of the moon’s formation with the unexpectedly similar chemical makeup of the moon and Earth.

The NSF received more than 16,500 applications and made 2,000 fellowship award offers.

Science—whether physics, biology, chemistry or mathematics—is for everyone. Learn and explore this year at 35 CMNS Maryland Day events.

Rasmusson was best known for his pioneering study of the observed structure of ocean-atmosphere variations in the tropical Pacific that underpin what is now popularly known as El Niño – a recurrent pattern of year-to-year climate variability centered in the tropical Pacific that affects climate, marine organisms, agricultural production and financial markets throughout much of the world.

Morgun will use the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Study Scholarship to conduct gene therapy research in Germany.

Shane Falcinelli, Benjamin Gastfriend, Nathan Ng and Iowis Zhu receive prestigious scholarship.

"This is one of the most exciting times in the history of particle physics."

Ng will research the use of nanotechnology to treat multiple myeloma (cancer) at Tel Aviv University in Israel.

Center scientists conduct cutting-edge quantum physics research and provide educational opportunities for students and the public.