Lai-Xi Wang Named Fellow of The American Chemical Society

The honor recognizes the chemistry and biochemistry professor’s groundbreaking contributions to glycoscience and leadership in the society.

Distant “Heavy Metal” Gas Planet is Shaped Like a Football

UMD astronomer contributes to discovery of first known exoplanet hot enough for heavy elements to evaporate and escape its atmosphere.

Chemistry Getting a New Wing to Advance Research Frontiers and Train Students

Wing one of the chemistry building is coming down and will be replaced by a new 105,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility.

New Study Identifies Causes of Multidecadal Climate Changes

UMD geologist contributes to analysis that suggests current climate models can accurately predict climate warming several decades into the future.

Microbiology Experiment from All-female Student Team Heads to Space This Week

The UMD student experiment will test how well bacteria can grow on different surfaces in microgravity aboard the International Space Station.

Scientists Identify New Genetic Interactions That May Impact Cancer Outcomes

Researchers at the University of Maryland and National Cancer Institute identified 12 distinct relationships between gene pairs in tumor cells that could potentially be targeted for cancer therapy.

New Study Reveals the Final Step in RNA Recycling and Offers Clues for Developing Novel Antibiotics

University of Maryland researchers discovered one enzyme’s vital role in breaking down RNA is more specific than previously thought, revising a vital cellular process misunderstood since the 1960s.

Four Strings Around the [Virtual] World

CMNS Dean and Computer Science Professor Amitabh Varshney helps create immersive digital settings for violin professor's performances.

Lack of Crop Diversity and Increasing Dependence on Pollinators May Threaten Food Security

New research suggests that global trends in farming practices are undermining the pollinators crops depend on and putting agricultural productivity and stability at risk, particularly in some Asian and South American nations.

Dean's List: Spring 2019

Congratulations to the almost 2,500 Spring 2019 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

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