George Mason University

George Mason University (GMU, Mason, or George Mason) is a public research university in Fairfax, Virginia

Could this research culminate in accurate weather forecasting 3-to-4 weeks out?

SubX, a research-to-operations project, shows promise for improved monthly forecasts Scientists working on the next frontier of weather forecasting are hoping that weather conditions 3-to-4 weeks out will soon be as readily available as seven-day forecasts. Having this type of weather information—called subseasonal forecasts—in the hands of the public and emergency managers can provide the

Could this research culminate in accurate weather forecasting 3-to-4 weeks out?

Early-detection urine test for Lyme disease works

After three years and 300 patients, George Mason University researchers have proof that their early-detection urine test for Lyme disease works. It’s the largest study of its kind looking at early-stage indicators for Lyme disease, said Lance Liotta, co-director and medical director of the George Mason-based Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine. “We are

Early-detection urine test for Lyme disease works

Moving Target Defense May Be Best For Cybersecurity

A team of George Mason researchers proposes a “moving-target” defense against distributed denial-of-service attacks. The defense works by repeatedly shuffling client-to-server assignments to identify and eventually quarantine malicious clients. Denial-of-service attacks, which work by overwhelming a target system thereby forcing it to shut down and deny service to legitimate users, are increasing in severity as

Moving Target Defense May Be Best For Cybersecurity

A Majority Prefers Letting Computers Decide

When individuals engage in risky business transactions with each other, they may end up being disappointed. This is why they’d rather leave the decision on how to divvy up jointly-owned monies to a computer than to their business partner. This subconscious strategy seems to help them avoid the negative emotions associated with any breaches of

A Majority Prefers Letting Computers Decide

Has the ideas machine broken down?

The idea that innovation and new technology have stopped driving growth is getting increasing attention. But it is not well founded BOOM times are back in Silicon Valley. Office parks along Highway 101 are once again adorned with the insignia of hopeful start-ups. Rents are soaring, as is the demand for fancy vacation homes in

Has the ideas machine broken down?

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Political activism heats up St. Louis suburban school board races
A total of 63 candidates for school board seats will appear on ballots across St. Louis County, compared to 84 last April.
The Lonely College Lifestyle: New Study Reveals the Connection Between Loneliness and Unhealthy Habits
College students who reported a higher level of loneliness also reported engaging in more sedentary behavior and having lower levels of physical activity. Moving to a new environment, a common ...
Global Biosafety Fears Grow Amid Rise in Labs Handling Dangerous Pathogens
The number of labs handling dangerous pathogens has increased to more than 100 worldwide, a report has found, as debate over the origin of COVID-19 rages.
George Mason University gets NEH grant
Now those markings at two historic Virginia sites are being preserved thanks to a partnership between George Mason University’s award-winning Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (RRCHNM), ...
George Mason University To Address Food Insecurity On Campus
Food insecurity is a pervasive, compelling problem for many university students, including at George Mason University.Studies have shown that nationally, one in three students struggles to afford ...

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Drug Discovery & Development
The Master of Science degree program in Drug Discovery & Development (DDD) offers students the opportunity to understand, evaluate and engage with the entire process of drug discovery and development.
Light pollution frustrates astronomers looking for discoveries
When you look up at the night sky, can you see the stars? If you live in a large city or near one, the answer is probably no. The culprit is not just clouds and weather — it's light pollution.
University of Maryland: Major North American Oil Source Yields Clues to One of Earth’s Deadliest Mass Extinctions
The Bakken Shale Formation—a 200,000-square-mile shale deposit below parts of Canada and North Dakota—has supplied billions of barrels of oil and natural gas to North America for 70 years. A new disco ...
George Mason University hosts Dell Technologies Education Innovation Summit at Mason Square
Experts and leaders in the fields of education and information technology came together at George Mason University to discuss how advances in the digital landscape can be harnessed to solve the unique ...
Major North American oil source yields clues to one of Earth's deadliest mass extinctions
The Bakken Shale Formation—a 200,000-square-mile shale deposit below parts of Canada and North Dakota—has supplied billions of barrels of oil and natural gas to North America for 70 years. A new ...