Choose better passwords with the help of science
Recent federal changes to password-strength guidelines echo the findings of research we've been doing. It's time to think differently about what makes a password secure.
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How quantum mechanics can change computing
As companies make quantum computers available through their cloud services, take a look at what it means for computing to move beyond classical mechanics and into quantum physics.
Why Africa needs a science synthesis centre to tackle complex problems
A synthesis centre in Africa would massively improve the ability of researchers to understand complex scientific problems.
Why Abraham Lincoln is an icon for Republicans and Democrats alike
Even Donald Trump has paid his respects to Lincoln as an emblem of unity.
Why the South still has such high HIV rates
The number of new HIV-positive cases has sharply declined – in most parts of the country. Nonurban areas, particularly in the South, are showing sharp increases. Why?
The demographics of the #resistance
Who are those people out there marching on Washington, DC? Researchers at the University of Maryland did a survey to find out.
6 reasons why stopping worldwide terrorism is so challenging
Anti-terrorism policy is too often adopted based on very small sets of data – and fear.
Why United’s culture needs to loosen up to avoid more PR fiascos
United Airlines' recent stumbles suggest its culture is too 'tight' and constrained by rules, leaving employees little room to make judgement calls.
The Petya ransomware attack shows how many people still don’t install software updates
People don't want to endure the interruptions and inconveniences of keeping their computer software up to date. Research tells us why, and how we might fix the problem – and protect ourselves.
Arguments why God (very probably) exists
There remain many mysteries that are beyond science. Does that mean that a God truly exists? A scholar gives reasons for this possibility.
Court ruling is a first step toward controlling air pollution from livestock farms
Large livestock farms, known as CAFOs, have polluted air and water in many communities. A recent court decision will force CAFOs to report their air emissions from manure and other sources.
The cultural division that explains global political shocks from Brexit to Le Pen
A new survey of French voters reveals a divide that predicts support for Le Pen. This same characteristic also explains Brexit and the election of Donald Trump.
Can better advice keep you safer online?
Where people get advice about online safety may affect how safe they are.
School bus routes are expensive and hard to plan. We calculated a better way
Every year, school districts across the U.S. try to plan out a bus schedule that works for all students while keeping costs and emissions low. Our mathematical models can help.
Mixing glitter and protest to support LGBTQ rights
There is a long history of the use of glitter to express moral outrage and show resistance. What is the power of glitter?
Hunting hackers: An ethical hacker explains how to track down the bad guys
Cyberdetectives look for digital doors or windows left unlocked, find electronic footprints in the dirt and examine malicious software for clues about who broke in, what they took and why.
China steps up as US steps back from global leadership
Leaders are worried US leadership on global issues like climate change will be diminished under President Trump. Experts explain why China is ready to lead, and how that could be a good thing.
Using electricity, not molecules, to switch cells on and off
New research works out how to translate between the language of biology – molecules – and the language of microelectronics – electrons. It could open the door to new kinds of biosensors and therapeutics.
Protect your privacy during turbulent times: A hacker’s guide to being cyber-safe
People who think like hackers have some really good ideas about how to protect digital privacy during turbulent times. We can learn from them.
2016 presidential advertising focused on character attacks
Trump must now find a way to mitigate national anxieties in the wake of millions of dollars of TV and radio ads that played on voters' fear and anger.
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Brookings Institution Senior Fellow and College Park Professor, University of Maryland
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Adjunct Associate Professor Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, University of Maryland
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Lecturer, University of Maryland
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Research Associate at Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM), University of Maryland
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PhD student in philosophy, specializing in philosophy of cognitive science and moral psychology, University of Maryland
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Saul Stern Professor of Civic Engagement, University of Maryland
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Professor and Chair, Department of Government and Politics, University of Maryland
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Associate Professor, Government and Politics, University of Maryland
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University of Maryland
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Interim Director at the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM) and a Senior Research Scholar at the School of Public Policy, University of Maryland
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Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland
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Professor of Public Policy, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland
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Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland
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Director of the Program for Public Consultation and Senior Research Scholar at the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland (CISSM), University of Maryland
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Visiting Professor in Advanced Computer Studies, University of Maryland
