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November 13, 2026
A UMD-led initiative will expand access to data and create an AI-assisted tool to help navigate findings across disciplines.
November 13, 2026
Citrus greening disease has no cure, so plant virologist Anne Simon takes aim at killing the bacteria infecting trees.
November 12, 2026
Laser-based mission will continue measuring the 3D structure of Earth’s forests from the International Space Station.
November 12, 2026
As Navy establishes an autonomous fleet, UMD researchers chart path for tanking up in the sky.
November 10, 2026
In a new book, the UMD president makes a passionate argument that universities are more crucial than ever.
November 09, 2026
DARPA award of up to $5.7M aims for computing speed and efficiency in the AI era.
November 09, 2026
Study in Baltimore salons shows trusted community relationships can help lift disease’s education barriers among Black women.
November 05, 2026
UMD Research Changes Lives: UMD team’s autonomous system that directs first responders to the most urgent victims heads to a national competition.
November 05, 2026
From computing to commuting (even with your dog), readers helped us find more breakthroughs that shaped the world.
November 02, 2026
Microbial films that can sap cooling systems can also fight pollutants in stormwater runoff.
October 30, 2026
With a new $150K grant, an interdisciplinary team will develop wearable technology that allows Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences to experience music in new ways.
October 29, 2026
Is a blue wave coming? A UMD political scientist says maybe not.
October 29, 2026
Study collects insights aimed at making adaptive tech more effective and easier to use.
October 28, 2026
The mission to search for massive cosmic explosions, faint galaxies was confirmed for launch by January 2031.
October 28, 2026
Research team’s custom chatbot could help strengthen trust in election workers.
October 27, 2026
Voters bombarded by the largest ad spend in history should be skeptical of campaign spots, UMD experts warn.