Innovation
Innovation
What Makes Terrapins Tick
Faculty and Freshmen Sequence Mascot’s DNA
by Chris Carroll | illustration by Jesse Wu ’14
What makes a diamondback terrapin, UMD’s mascot and Maryland’s…
Social Sickness
Researcher Links Racism, Physical Wellness
by Chris Carroll | chae photo by John T. Consoli
While the most poisonous elements of anti-black racism like…
Don’t Say No to Solo
Fears of Looking Friendless Rob You of Fun, Study Says
by Liam Farrell | illustration by Kelsey Marotta ’14
If you find yourself alone on a Friday night,…
Ripe on Time
Wireless Sensors Set to Improve Strawberry Farming
by Lauren Brown
Trying to harvest a successful crop of strawberries could make any farmer go bananas.…
Beat Dreams
by Alex Stoller ’16 | photo illustration by Jeanette J. Nelson | portrait by John T. Consoli
When Jason Nichols ’00, Ph.D. ’12 isn’t lecturing in the…
Happiness Gap
Researcher tracks feelings of well-being worldwide
by Chris Carroll
While economists traditionally deploy cold, hard numbers like gross national product…
Brilliant Machines
Sure, robots are cool. Maryland researchers are making them smart
by Chris Carroll | photo by John T. Consoli
The hulking black and red robot carries out…
Depression Detection
Mobile app could detect mental health problems
by Chris Carroll | illustration by Jeanette J. Nelson
People suffering from depression often fail to…
Bug Man on Campus
by Alex Stoller ’16 | photo by John T. Consoli
Entomologist Michael Raupp has fed Jay Leno a cicada. He’s consulted the TV series “Bones” on bugs found…
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