In Nepal, villagers’ land uses help people and tigers

Humans and critically endangered tigers can coexist, SESYNC researcher finds.

UMD Higgs hunters celebrate Nobel Prize in Physics

Scientists had a crucial role in experiments proving the Nobel-winning theory of the early universe.

UMD alumna Ana Maria Rey wins MacArthur Foundation "genius grant"

The UMD physics PhD recipient was honored for quantum computing work. Photo courtesy of the MacArthur Foundation.

UMD-Led Deep Impact Ends, Leaves Bright Comet Tale

Scientific team’s findings from spacecraft data transformed understanding of comets

Scientists Find “Fingers” of Heat Below Earth's Surface

Research helps explain volcanic hotspots like the Hawaiian Islands. Illustration: Scott French

It's official: Voyager 1 has gone beyond our solar system

New study confirms a UMD-led team's finding that Voyager is in interstellar space.

Timber rattlesnakes indirectly benefit human health

Not-so-horrid native snake keeps Lyme disease in check, a UMD team finds. Photo: Ed Kabay

Re-learning how to see: researchers find crucial on-off switch in visual development

A discovery by a University of Maryland-led research team offers hope for treating serious visual problems that are permanent unless corrected in early childhood. Illustration: Loretta Kuo

Starburst "superwinds" keep galaxies thin

A new UMD-led study suggests large galaxies keep their mass down through a "feast and fast" sequence. Cover image courtesy of Nature.

On-farm study: common chemicals harm honey bees’ health

Honey bees pollinating crops encounter many pesticides, including fungicides that hurt their ability to fight a lethal parasite. Photo: Michael Andree

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