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Getting the job done. A female Asian water dragon (Physignathus cocincinus) produced a daughter (left) without the assistance of a male. Skip Brown/Smithsonian’s National Zoo
December 15, 2020

Virgin births from parthenogenesis: How females from some species can reproduce without males

In some cases, it allows females to generate their own mating partners.

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December 2, 2020

Exploring Every Angle: Climate Research at UMBC

Researchers across UMBC are using unique, interdisciplinary approaches to explore global environmental challenges

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December 2, 2020

On Thin Ice

As scientists study how the Arctic affects and is affected by climate change, the work of Kurtz and others will fill in a crucial knowledge gap.

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a women giving a TED talk
November 17, 2020

Chasing Antibodies

Kaitlyn Sadtler ’11 leads study to learn how many Americans have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2.

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August 6, 2020

Alumna Leads Team to Breakthrough Coronavirus Vaccine Results

Kizzmekia Corbett’s team was the first to demonstrate a vaccine that successfully stopped viral replication in both the lungs and nose.

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July 23, 2020

Why Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Don’t Block SARS-CoV-2 Infection of Human Lung Cells

As scientists proceed with investigating new drugs as well as trying to repurpose old ones, it is critical that researchers take the time to think about their study design.

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July 2, 2020

Change Agent Behind #BlackBirdersWeek

With a history of amplifying and prioritizing Black voices in other under-represented fields, this alumna turned her efforts toward supporting birders, naturalists, and explorers.

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June 1, 2020

What makes something smell good or bad?

What makes something smell good or bad? A UMBC biology lab studying the brain and sense of smell addresses our reactions to pleasant and unpleasant odors.

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May 13, 2020

How To Spot Maryland’s State Bird

A life-long ornithophile walks readers through spotting the Baltimore Oriole in its natural habitat.

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May 11, 2020

First Light—UMBC-Developed Satellite Successfully Launches

After years in development, and months of waiting, a UMBC-developed mini satellite launched into space studies climate and air quality, proving persistence pays off.

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