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Flooding caused by an increasing number of intense storms is a national challenge and significant source of economic loss, social disruption and housing inequality across the United States, says a new report from Texas A&M University and the University of Maryland.
Community Impact | Texas A&M University | University of Maryland, College ParkBelinda Sturm, associate professor of civil, environmental, and architectural engineering, is one of the key researchers of KU’s Feedstock to Tailpipe Initiative. She and her colleagues are working to turn tiny water-based plants into biofuel.
The University of Kansas | The University of Maryland, as part of the International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (IWGSC), published findings in Science detailing the full genome sequence of wheat, the world’s most widely cultivated crop.
University Research | University of Maryland, College ParkPartnering with the Guide Dog Foundation, students in the UMD Guide Dog Program volunteer as "puppy raisers," a 12- to 16-month process of socializing and exploring that results in a young dog ready for training to give visually impaired people a leg up in navigating the world.
Community Impact | University of Maryland, College ParkResearchers in the University of Maryland are releasing the university’s first-ever patented apple variety, Antietam Blush, tailored for growers in Maryland and the Appalachian region and intended to replace older varieties of apples, such as Red and Golden Delicious.
Community Impact | University Research | University of Maryland, College ParkA new ultrasensitive diagnostic device could allow doctors to detect cancer quickly from a droplet of blood or plasma, leading to timelier interventions and better outcomes for patients.
University Research | The University of KansasResearch from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Kansas found sharing information online can do more harm to romantic relationships than good. They did, however, find a way to counteract its negative effects. If you often post about your life, include your better half in the post.
University Research | Carnegie Mellon University | The University of KansasDouglas A. Girod, chancellor of the University of Kansas, said regional growth in the Kansas City metropolitan area is hampered by the "lack of a sufficient workforce to meet the needs of our growing economy" in a commentary published in The Kansas City Star.
The University of Kansas | Articles & Op-EdsScientists at the University of Maryland and Duke University have created a novel protein-sugar designed to break down HIV’s sugar shield defense. The new molecule could one day become part of a successful HIV vaccine.
University Research | Duke University | University of Maryland, College ParkA team of seven University of Maryland engineering students has developed a low-cost tool to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease before patients show symptoms.
University of Maryland, College Park |