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Satellite Study Finds Major Shifts in Global Freshwater
First-of-its-kind study combines NASA satellite observations of Earth with data on human activities to map where—and why—freshwater is changing around the globe.
The Sahara Desert Is Expanding, According to New UMD Study
Study finds that the world’s largest desert grew by 10 percent since 1920, due in part to climate change.
UMD-led Collaboration Sheds Light on Origin of Excess Anti-matter
High-altitude observatory suggests dark matter as possible culprit.
India’s sulfur dioxide emissions grew over past decade, while China’s declined significantly, study shows.
UMD Scientists Find First Clear Evidence of an Upper Level Atmosphere on an Exoplanet
Distant “hot Jupiter” has a glowing water stratosphere hot enough to boil iron
Four UMD Students Awarded 2017 Hollings Scholarship
Award provides up to $19,000 toward tuition, plus paid internship.