Early Earth Had a Hazy, Methane-filled Atmosphere

Thick clouds of methane forced hydrogen to leave the atmosphere, enabling today’s oxygen-rich air to develop.

New Method Enables Creation of Better Therapeutic Antibodies

Technique to standardize sugar groups could lead to better quality control, customization.

Ions Sync Up into World’s First Time Crystal

Researchers forge a new state of matter using atoms and lasers.

Meet UMD Biochemistry and Economics Undergraduate Amy Zhou

Zhou’s research experiences at UMD led to a presentation at one of the largest physician conferences in the world.

High-flying Experiments Tackle the Mysteries of Cosmic Rays

Series of high-altitude balloon missions and upcoming space mission tackle enduring questions of physics.

Rapid Changes Point to Origin of Ultra-fast Black Hole “Burps”

Temperature swings of black hole winds measured for the first time.

Earth Probably Began with a Solid Shell

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

New Link Found Between Sex and Viruses

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.

Neil Gehrels (1952-2017)

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

Four College Alumni Named 2017 Sloan Research Fellows

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

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