STUDY: People often overestimate how friends think of them romantically, but it can work out in their favor
Research suggests there may still be hope for people who pine for friends who don’t initially reciprocate their feelings.
Should preschoolers take naps? These UMD researchers want to find out.
They'll monitor children's memory and cognitive development.
University of Maryland scientists are working to develop a Zika vaccine
The first phase of vaccine trials began Aug. 2.
UMD researchers among first ever to observe supernova shockwave flash
Scientists caught the flash of a shockwave from an exploding star — known by astronomers as “shock breakout” — thanks to NASA’s Kepler space telescope.
STUDY: Worst pollution in U.S. affects mostly nonwhite, low-income communities
A new category of “superpolluters” affects American communities disproportionately.
UMD study says e-cig’s fruity flavors are a gateway to nicotine addictions
Most e-cigarette users choose vapor products with sweet flavors, the study said.
Maryland’s state insect is endangered, but you might see it flying on UMD’s campus soon
It only exists in seven counties in Maryland.
UMD institutional review on controversial chocolate milk study urges policy changes and return of funding
The committee noted “a concerning lack of understanding of the basic principles of conflict of interest in research at all levels of the process.”
UMD professors elected to National Academy of Engineering
Two University of Maryland professors will be inducted to the National Academy of Engineering in October.
UMD researchers look to improve infrastructure recovery after natural disasters
They’ve received grant money from the National Science Foundation.