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To Fight Wildfires, Look to Social Media, UMD Researcher Says

Research Changes Lives: AI-Based Crowdsourcing, Analysis of Posts Can Aid Emergency Response

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Study: Misinformation Spreaders Reframe News From Reputable Sources to Support False Claims

UMD Researchers, Collaborators Find Vaccines, Crime and Politics Among Top Themes

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The Prince of Snow Day ‘Pencil Predictions’

Alum Behind County’s Hyperlocal News Site Sees Flurry of Interest This Wild Winter

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Sweet Center for Young Alum’s Baking Success

Social Media Following Boosts Stuffed-Cookie Business to National Stage

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Paw-pular Pup ‘Reels’ in the ‘Likes’

Antics of Alums’ Goldendoodle Bring Joy to Millions on Social Media

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To Like or Not to Like: Facebook at 20

The Social Media Pioneer Changed the World, But Not Always for Good. A UMD Expert Explains Its Complicated Legacy.

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A Grin Emoji for Advance in Predicting Viral Facebook Posts

UMD Researchers Measure Social Media Sharing With Competing Theories on Emotions

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Why Is Everyone Joining Threads?

Twitter’s New Rival Surges Despite Snags. A UMD Social Media Expert Explains Why.

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When a Cat Video Elicits More Than Warm Fuzzies

Researchers Look at Human Responses to ‘Cuteness’ in Social Media

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What’s in a (Climate Change) Meme?

Doctoral Student Delves Into Dark Humor About Global Challenge

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Could the Next Viral Dance Challenge Help Narrow Music’s Gender Gap?

Research Finds TikTok Is Helping Promote Equity in the Industry

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Terps With Bushy Tails

With Popular Instagram Account, Students Keep an Eye on the Squirrels

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