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Agriculture scientists from the University of Maryland work to explore benefits of transforming poultry waste into sustainable fertilizer.
University of Maryland leads team of multiple universities and biotech companies; CWRU to evaluate and optimize synthetic blood products.
An instrument developed at Yale in collaboration with experts at MIT and Maryland has given astronomers a better idea of how 55 Cnc e — also known as the “hell planet” — got where it is today.
Department of Defense funded research taking place at UB, Columbia University, Boston University, the University of Maryland, the University of Arizona, and others focuses on developing new concepts in non-invasive testing and evaluation of semiconductor chips.
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Scientists at University of Rochester and University of Maryland report progress in targeting and destroying leukemic stem cells with a modified form of micheliolide, a natural product found in plants of the magnolia family.
Reshaping a piece of wood may conjure images of wood-carving or whittling, but more recent pursuits have attempted to break down the cellular structures within wood to create more sustainable and durable materials.
With new designs as well as innovative techniques for reviving old gear, University of Maryland faculty and staff are racing to meet the dire needs for high-priority medical equipment as the number of COVID-19 cases rises nationwide.
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.
Researchers 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.
Partnering 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.