UMD entomology department set to study rare cicada emergence
Faculty in the University of Maryland’s entomology department plan to study two cicada broods this spring.
UMD researchers say deer could transmit COVID-19, other respiratory viruses to humans
The pair hope to understand the most common points of contact between deer and humans to mitigate future respiratory outbreaks.
UMD researchers creating video-calling platform for inclusive workplace communication
The Fostering Inclusivity through Technology platform seeks to help remedy workplace miscommunications between autistic and non-autistic people
Some expired COVID-19 tests are still usable. Here’s how you can check.
Some tests from pharmacies and this university's health center are marked as expired.
UMD and IonQ celebrate National Quantum Laboratory opening
The research center is the nation’s first facility that allows researchers to use a commercial-grade quantum computer.
New Maryland law expands composting on campus and beyond
The law aims to prevent waste before it occurs, feed people and animals, recycle non-edible food waste and reduce greenhouse gasses emitted from landfills.
Local leaders celebrate ‘first of its kind’ drone developed by UMD students
The drone's creators showcased its capabilities in a live demonstration Wednesday.
UMD students aim to inform community about AI through hacking competition
HackAPrompt challenges participants to outsmart large language models like ChatGPT by tricking the AIs into saying certain phrases.
McLean-based software company Empower looks to challenge Uber, Lyft
Founded in 2019, Empower’s mission statement focuses on giving drivers more control over pricing and the opportunity to earn higher salaries.
Buzzing returns to UMD after summer storm took out bee hives
The bees returned to the campus at the end of October after a massive storm in July tore down their hives and wrecked some of their homes.