The Moon is Shrinking, Causing Landslides and Instability in Lunar South Pole

A new paper co-authored by Geology's Nicholas Schmerr identifies potential landing sites for Artemis mission that are particularly vulnerable to quakes and landslides.

Advancing Climate Resilience in Maryland

UMD researchers team up with other Maryland stakeholders to address climate and weather-related vulnerabilities in communities across the state.

Physics and Math Dual Degree
Deridder, LA
Research at Quantum Materials Center
Physics and Astronomy Double Major
Annapolis, MD
University Honors Program
Astronomy and Anthropology Dual Degree
Planetary Science Minor
Westfield, NJ
Carillon Communities
Quantum Researcher Yu Liu Brings Laser Focus to UMD’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

The laser cooling expert will launch two research projects on ultracold molecules in his lab in the new Chemistry Building. 

NASA’s Fermi Detects Surprise Gamma-Ray Feature Beyond Our Galaxy

Astronomers analyzing 13 years of data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have found an unexpected and as yet unexplained feature outside of our galaxy.

University of Maryland Distinguished University Professor Ellen Williams Retires

Williams will serve as executive director of the Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies but stepped down as director of UMD’s Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center.

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