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Starburst "superwinds" keep galaxies thin
A new UMD-led study suggests large galaxies keep their mass down through a "feast and fast" sequence. Cover image courtesy of Nature.
Aging weather satellites imperil hurricane forecasts
A critical satellite failure could set back forecasting 10 years, says UMD expert Antonio Busalacchi. Photo: NOAA
When black holes devour a star, they become beacons of light, writes UMD astronomer Suvi Gezari in Sky & Telescope. Photo: NASA
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Hubble Brings Faraway Comet Into UMD Researchers' View
A University of Maryland-led research team uses dazzling new Hubble Space Telescope images to reveal details of newly-discovered Comet ISON, which may become the "comet of the century."
An innovative new building designed to facilitate collaboration and scientific interaction.
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Courses boost scientific literacy for non-majors.