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Sargasso Sea map

Viral Infections Burst Blue-Green Algae, Enriching the Ocean Surface with Nutrients

Press Releases, Research Stories- 12 Jan 26

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Scientists Map the Navigation Styles of Wild Cats and Dogs

Press Releases- 30 Sep 25

Map of ongoing impacts due to NIH terminated grants and projected losses via proposed research infrastructure cuts (captured from the SCIMaP.org website on 09-10-2025).

Open Philanthropy Awards $336K to Map the Impact of Scientific Funding Cuts

Press Releases, Research Stories- 15 Sep 25

Hunt for the Oldest DNA cinematic poster

UMD Biologist Helps Bring Ancient DNA to Life with Emmy-Winning Documentary

Press Releases, Research Stories- 11 Jul 25

Phages, shown as small dots, are seen engulfed by alveolar macrophages

Study Advances Understanding of Immune System’s Crucial Role in Phage Therapy

Press Releases, Research Stories- 02 Jul 25

A fish eye image

UMD Neuroscientist Calls for Clearer Nomenclature in Photoreceptor Research

Press Releases, Research Stories- 30 May 25

Silene latifolia plant infected with anther-smut disease

Researchers Reveal Why Young Plants May Be More Vulnerable to Disease

Press Releases, Research Stories- 04 Apr 25

scienceimpacts.org map

Data-Driven, Interactive Map Shows Local Economic Impact of Cuts to Federal Funding for Health Research

Press Releases- 03 Apr 25

Marine microplankton

Sargasso Sea Plankton and Other Marine Microbes Take Turns Sharing Nutrients

Press Releases, Research Stories- 14 Mar 25

UMD Science Top Stories of 2024

Top Stories of 2024: Artificial Intelligence, Earth’s Ancient Mysteries and More

Press Releases, Research Stories- 19 Dec 24

Eric Haag

UMD Biologist Shares ‘Story of Sex’ in New Book

Press Releases, Feature Stories- 03 Dec 24

Scientists Uncover Auditory “Sixth Sense” in Geckos

Press Releases, Research Stories- 04 Oct 24

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