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See bugs as you've never seen them before - a new AI-powered, #UMD student-led "Antscan" provides a free database of high-res 3D models of the tiny critters.

Group of students wearing UMD loop T-shirts and posing with their rover

UMD Loop hopes to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a podium finish in @themarssociety.bsky.social's international rover competition ➡️ go.umd.edu/umd-loop

If UMD Loop is among the top 36 teams in the country, they'll travel to southern Utah to compete against other finalists in May.

The ‘poop pipe’ that caused the Potomac sewage spill wants to explain itself The Potomac Interceptor, responsible for carrying 60 million gallons of wastewater a day, gets no respect.

#UMD's urban studies expert, Marccus Hendricks, says modern sewer systems are “one of the most lifesaving interventions engineered in human history.” He spoke with @washingtonpost.com about why the "poop pipe" Potomac spill deserves more attention

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Shared Pain, Shared Relief | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland A new University of Maryland-led study reveals that observing others in pain, even digit

Watching someone experience #PainRelief can meaningfully reduce the hurt we feel ourselves, according to new #UMD research.

"[This study] underscores the vast potential of immersive digital therapeutics to transform #HealthCare," said CMNS Dean Amitabh Varshney, who contributed to the research ⤵️

UMD Scientists Create ‘Smart Underwear’ to Measure Human Flatulence | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland A new nationwide study is recruiting volunteers to map the full spectrum of human flatulence.

A team led by #UMD computational biologist Brantley Hall developed #WearableTech called "Smart Underwear."

Their research reveals that healthy adults pass gas 32 times/day on average—double what medical literature reports. Learn how Brantley's team is mapping flatulence patterns across the U.S. ⤵️

Baltimore fires: Which neighborhood has most? It’s not Hampden, despite recent blazes. Fires have heightened fears in Hampden this year. But fire data shows relatively low overall numbers compared with Baltimore neighborhoods that possess many vacant properties.

Vacant properties can contribute to higher instances of fire incidents, notes #UMD professor of fire protection engineering, William Koffel

Read more at @baltimoresun go.umd.edu/26bp

Why Do A.I. Chatbots Use ‘I’?

The humanlike way that #AI chatbots answer questions may be "entertaining," Computer Science Professor Emeritus Ben Shneiderman told @nytimes.com,"but it's a deceit."

Study: How can we stop the spread of flu? 😷

“Our data suggests coughing is a major factor as well as air movement and ventilation."

Researcher @donmilton.bsky.social says masking is still the best defense when up close with others in enclosed spaces this #fluseason

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What does Venezuela’s oil mean for Americans? #UMD's prof of supply chain management, Martin Dresner, shares his insight
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#UMD's Arnaud Trouvé, Chair of the Dept. of Fire Protection Engineering, shares insight on what could have made the tragic Swiss fire disaster avoidable.

Read more on @nytimes.com go.umd.edu/25zm

3 UMD Researchers Elected to National Academy of… | UMD Right Now

Three #UMD researchers, including President Pines, were elected to the National Academy of Inventors.

Read more about the prestigious honor at UMD Right Now go.umd.edu/25m1

YouTube video by UMD Science Wearable Devices for Body-to-Body Communication

Computer Science and Immersive Media Design Assistant Professor Jun Nishida creates wearable devices, from interactive exoskeletons to #VR systems.

His research explores how computer technology can improve our overall well-being. #UMDimpact

How Bout Them Apples - Edible DC Crafting the Perfect Mid-Atlantic Fruit WRITTEN BY: Anna El-Eini Standing on a breezy hilltop on the edge of the Antietam Battlefield, rows of heavily laden apple trees are ripe for picking. But these...

Plant Science’s Chris Walsh & Mengjun Hu were featured in Edible DC on adapting fruit cultivation to regional climate conditions. 🍎Their work to craft the perfect apple variety has included collaborations with alums Butler's Orchard & other local growers. go.umd.edu/25im

#UMD's iconic #Kermencement just hopped its way into
@cnn.com 2025 Year in Pictures. What a moment ❤️💛🖤

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Holiday retail impacts Dr. Hank Boyd joined Fox 5 DC.

Must-Haves vs Nice-to-Haves - consumers are rethinking their holiday shopping this season, according to #UMD
Robert H. Smith School of Business marketing expert, Dr. Hank Boyd

@fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy has more go.umd.edu/25c6

ICYMI: First Lady Moore, Terp Alumna ('97), Inducted into the #UMD Alumni Hall of Fame.

Congratulations!
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Letter | Universities Cannot Run Away from AI It’s not a matter of whether to simply embrace or dismiss AI, writes Jennifer King Rice.

#UMD Senior Vice President and Provost, Jennifer King Rice, pens an insightful piece on why universities cannot run away from AI.

Read more at @chronicle.com go.umd.edu/24z2

UMD Recognized With Top-10 Ranking for… | UMD Right Now

For the 11th consecutive year, #UMD ranks nationally as a Top 10 leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Read more about the prestigious honor at UMD Right Now go.umd.edu/24qj

🌳🪲Biocontrol has had mixed outcomes. In some cases it has proved to be effective in others it has failed. Dan Gruner, entomologist @UofMaryland, chats w/@undarkmag about balancing the ecological risks & benefits of biocontrol strategies.🪲🌳
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Ever wonder what really comes when you buy from a social media ad? AI is making it harder to tell what’s real Shopping ads in your social media feeds are designed to get you to stop scrolling — but what happens when you buy that item, and it looks nothing like the photo? One content creator is finding out.

'Tis the season for holiday shopping - but beware of AI ads marketing products that don't exist.

Balaji Padmanabhan, director for the #UMD Smith School of Business Center for Artificial Intelligence in Business, explains how to protect yourself from fraud
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University of Maryland Launches Forward: The… | UMD Right Now

#UMD Launches Forward: The University of Maryland Campaign for the Fearless

Read more about the largest fundraising campaign in the university’s history at UMD Right Now
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UMD Model Joins ‘Arms Race’ to Develop AI-Powered… | Maryland Today Nvidia-Backed Platform Breaks Down Songs Based on Personal Taste, Emotion and Mood

"I'm sad, play something to cheer me up," 🎵

Music Flamingo, a new AI model by @umdscience.bsky.social and NVIDIA, can actually feel music and suggest tunes like a human would.

Learn more about the innovative tech at Maryland Today

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New AI Tool Fights Back Against Speech Eavesdropping | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland University of Maryland computer scientists developed an AI-enhanced system that protects personal voice data fro

Every time we make a call, our voices reveal personal information that #AI can extract and exploit.

Computer Science Assistant Professor Nirupam Roy and his team developed a system that defends our data from automated surveillance while keeping conversations clear ⤵️

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