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Two UMD Astronomers on PRIMA Team Selected for New Class of NASA Astrophysics Missions
The PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) will peer through cosmic gas and dust to achieve a remarkably clear view of the universe.
Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week
Postdocs bring valuable expertise, national prestige and additional research funding to UMD.
New Study Detects Ammonia and Unexpected Chill on a Distant Giant Planet
A UMD-led team found water, methane and a rare ammonia signal in the atmosphere of HATS-6 b, a large planet orbiting a tiny star—raising new questions about how giant planets form.
Kelly Fast (M.S. ’93, Ph.D. ’05, astronomy) is NASA’s acting planetary defense officer, overseeing U.S. efforts and global coordination to survey the sky, calculate orbits, study physical properties and identify possible impact risks of near-Earth objects.
Studying the ‘Wild West’ of the Early Universe
Astronomy postdoctoral researcher Erini Lambrides’ research on black hole formation earned her a coveted spot on Scientific American’s Young American Scientists list.
A UMD-led study found that catastrophic collisions between icy moons barely disturb the hidden oceans beneath their frozen surfaces, offering new insights into life beyond Earth.
From Idaho to Massachusetts to Japan, Fulbright Alumni Ambassador Kylie Dan explores all things related to galaxies—now, she’s mapping supermassive black holes as an astronomy Ph.D. student at UMD.
A Season of Change for UMD’s Sundial
As part of a routine refinishing of the sundial, workers are now fixing the date markers along its northern extension, meticulously measuring the location of the month, solstice and equinox markers and reinstalling them.
Can Earthly Microbes Survive on the Moon? Scientists Say Yes (in the Shade)
Microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in shady spots in the moon’s south pole region, say researchers from NASA and the University of Maryland.
Rare Supernova Observation Reveals New Ways That Stars Can Die
UMD astronomers glimpsed a massive star’s death from the first explosive moment, reporting their findings in a new study.
First-Ever ‘Wandering’ Black Hole Spotted at the Edge of a Galaxy
Normally invisible as it whizzes around outer space, this supermassive black hole revealed itself to UMD astronomers by shimmering as it swallowed a star.
Seven Science Terps Received CMNS Alumni Network Endowed Undergraduate Awards
The awards enable the students to conduct research and present at scientific conferences over the summer.