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UMD Invests Over $10M in Research Equipment to Drive Discovery, Innovation

Labs Focused on Quantum Technology, Energy Storage, Neuroscience and More Getting Big Upgrades

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People Love Hybrid Cars. Get Ready for Hybrid Planes

Researchers Designing New Engine for Greener Aircraft

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Where Wood Gets Weird

Researcher Keeps Finding Innovative Ways to Employ the Ultimate Sustainable Material

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Engineers Revise Ancient Ceramic Manufacturing Process, Making It 1,000 Times Faster

New Sintering Method Could Help Speed Production of Next-Gen Batteries, Other Tech

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The Future of Cool

Engineers Develop New Material to Make Refrigeration, AC More Efficient and Climate-friendly

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A Fresh Game to Relish

With Help From Pickleball Pro, UMD Introduces New Intramural Sport

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A Cool Use for Wood

Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Buildings Material That Doubles as AC

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Tracing the Fallout of Hitler’s Nuclear Reactor That Wasn’t

UMD Researcher Received a Cube of Nazi Uranium. A Five-Year Quest Followed to Tell Its Story.

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Plasma Protection from Foodborne Illness

New in-Home Sanitation Method Could Eliminate Bacteria From Food With Electrified Air

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Fresh Route to Fresh Water

Solar Evaporator Made of Wood Offers Affordable Small-scale Desalination

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