Radioactive Material Detected Remotely Using Laser-induced Electron Avalanche Breakdown

New method developed by UMD researchers could be scaled up to improve security at ports of entry.

Adaptable Eyes May Be Key to Invasive Fish’s Success

UMD biologists discover how the peacock bass adapts to murky and clear water, possibly aiding in its invasion success.

Researchers Make Urgent Call for Study of Noise Pollution on Fish and Underwater Ecosystems

A survey of research on aquatic noise pollution reveals huge gap in knowledge about impacts of human-generated noise in aquatic environments.

Alligator Study Reveals Insight into Dinosaur Hearing

UMD biologist finds alligators map sound the way birds do, suggesting the hearing strategy existed in their common ancestor and dinosaurs.

Does It Fart? Ask Science Terp Nick Caruso (M.S. ’11, Biology)

Caruso co-authored a book on animal fart facts that reached the No. 8 spot on The New York Times’ best-seller list in the science category.

Science Terp Yousuf Khan (B.S. ’18, Biological Sciences) Named 2019 Knight-Hennessy Scholar

The program, which selected 69 students out of 4,424 applicants in 2019, will fully fund Khan’s graduate study at Stanford University.

First Critters to Kick Up Dust on the Seafloor Immediately Affected Ocean Chemistry

UMD geologists find evidence for massive shifts in ocean chemistry directly after the first animals began piercing microbial mats.

Scientists Find Worms that Recently Evolved the Ability to Regrow a Complete Head

New study reveals regeneration of amputated body parts is not always an ancient trait and scientists might need to rethink the way they compare animals with regenerative abilities.

From Students to Faculty: Nine Science Terps Land Academic Positions

The alumni received graduate degrees from UMD in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics.

Seven Science Terps Selected as Fulbright Semifinalists

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.

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