A University of Maryland-led, multi-organizational team has created the first high-resolution global map of forest extent, loss and gain. This free resource greatly improves the ability to u... Read more
An international team of climate and social scientists say a new approach to climate preparedness is essential to help people adjust to coming changes Changes are already happening to Earth... Read more
Researchers at the University of Maryland and Columbia University have developed a new soil testing kit designed to help farmers in third world countries. On-the-spot soil testing could have... Read more
This quadrotor uses a nature-inspired, dry adhesive to cling to surfaces for extra-covert spying. This drone could become the proverbial fly on the wall. Thanks to a joint research project b... Read more
“I’m sure there are other uses we haven’t thought of.” Imagine a cell phone charger that recharges your phone remotely without even knowing where it is; a device that targets and dest... Read more
“It’s the most amazing thing,” In a key step toward creating a working quantum computer, Princeton researchers have developed a method that may allow the quick and reliable... Read more
“Can build microscopic devices `brick by brick’ with building blocks that have different chemical or physical properties.” University of Maryland Chemistry Professor John F... Read more