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Researchers at the University of Maryland developed tiny sensors that track flatulence 24/7, revealing healthy adults fart 32 times daily—twice what we thought. The data feeds into the Human Flatus Atlas, helping people understand their gut health better.
Annapolis is asking residents to join GreenScape 2026 on April 25, a community event where volunteers plant flowers, vegetables, and trees in public spaces across the city. Last year, nearly 400 volunteers planted over 1,700 plants in a single day.
When fierce winds stranded a hunter on cracking ice in Maryland, a firefighter in a specialized suit crawled the length of a football field to bring him home safely. The dramatic February rescue marked the first real-world use of equipment volunteers had trained with for 18 years.
Two Egyptian startups just earned their tickets to America's biggest investment summit after impressing judges at a U.S. Embassy competition in Cairo. Untap and Tijara Hub beat out 14 other tech entrepreneurs for the chance to pitch their innovations on the global stage in Maryland this May.
Maryland is launching a $30 billion infrastructure campaign over the next 20 years that will create more than 100,000 jobs and transform the state's economy. Three major bridge projects will overlap for a generation, pouring hundreds of millions into communities while opening doors for growth across the region.
Salisbury's new Adopt-A-Road program invites residents to adopt stretches of roadway and help tackle litter while protecting local waterways. Volunteers get safety gear and recognition signs for their efforts.
An 8-year-old girl just shattered Grammy history by winning Best Children's Music Album with her father. Their album "Harmony" spreads messages of peace, love, and empowerment through music that's healing a divided world.
A Maryland high school wrestling team turned a critics' insult into their rallying cry while dominating their sport for five consecutive years. South Carroll just claimed their fifth straight state championship, proving doubters wrong with dedication and teamwork.
Annapolis is gearing up for its annual GreenScape event on April 25, where volunteers transform public spaces with gardens. Last year, nearly 400 residents planted over 1,700 flowers, trees, and vegetables across the city.
Five Charles County students from elementary through high school earned rare board recognition for outstanding achievement, leadership, and going above and beyond in their schools. Their stories prove young people are stepping up in remarkable ways.
Facing tight budgets, states across America are using AI and digital tools to slash wait times, cut costs, and restore trust in government. Maryland expects to save $800,000 yearly just by helping employees use a shipping contract they didn't know existed.
Spalding junior Taina Fernandez just shattered a glass ceiling in Maryland high school wrestling. She became the first girl ever to win an MIAA championship title with a last-second takedown.
After nearly making unwanted history with four straight losses, Maryland women's basketball found their spark when they needed it most. The Terps upset No. 12 Michigan State 86-70, ending a three-week drought with teamwork that reminded everyone why they belong in the rankings.
A Maryland clinic specializing in trauma treatment has moved to a larger space, doubling its capacity to help survivors heal. The new facility will also train therapists across the region in cutting-edge trauma care techniques.
New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia are launching massive solar and battery programs to lower electricity bills and boost grid reliability. The coordinated push could add thousands of megawatts of clean power across the region.
Two Maryland teens turned winter storm frustration into community joy by building an igloo at the site of a neighbor's house fire. Their creation became a gathering place that brought smiling neighbors together during difficult times.
A bloodhound named Margo helped rescue a 15-year-old boy with autism who wandered into a dangerous winter storm. The teen was found cold but safe after multiple agencies worked together through life-threatening conditions.
A team of volunteer genealogists spent hundreds of hours identifying a man found along a Maryland highway in 1981, finally bringing closure to a family that didn't even know he was missing. The DNA Doe Project's pro bono work proves that everyday people with passion can solve cases that stumped investigators for decades.
Scientists at the University of Maryland just solved a decades-old battery problem using chemistry already available in factories today. Your future phone, laptop, and electric car could last years longer without a single design change.
The University of Washington women's basketball team came back from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat #16 Maryland 83-80 in double overtime. The victory marked their fifth straight win and showcased remarkable resilience against a team that rarely loses when leading at halftime.
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