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Freya Preimesberger
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SXSW: NASA to explore dark energy, exoplanets with new telescope
March 14, 2017
Speakers from NASA, the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence Institute (SETI) and the Space Telescope Science Institute talked at South by Southwest on Tuesday about the new WFIRST telescope.
Study investigates astronauts’ vision in space
February 1, 2017
Nearly two-thirds of astronauts, after returning from space, have reported having vision problems. UT Southwestern researchers may have found the cause.
UT research review sheds light on novel ways to train your brain
January 31, 2017
The review focuses on the concept of neurofeedback, which uses measurements of an individual’s brain activity to inform brain training techniques.
Study finds that supportive strategies linked to decreased homophobic bullying
January 25, 2017
When dealing with homophobic bullies, a less punishment-based approach may yield better results.
Study sheds light on how increased age is linked to disease
January 22, 2017
A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers provides insight into why people are more susceptible to cancer as they age.
Psychology professor talks human mating strategies
January 18, 2017
If it seems like men and women want different things out of a relationship, it’s because they do.
Study: African-Americans have stiffer aortas, causing higher risk for cardiovascular disease
December 2, 2016
A new study published by UT Southwestern researchers may provide insight into ethnic differences in cardiovascular health.
Researchers analyze gender gaps in STEM employment
November 18, 2016
Less than 25 percent of science, technology, engineering and math — or STEM — jobs are held by women, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
UT inventors make strides in biotechnology
November 13, 2016
Professors receive awards from the UT Office of Technology Commercialization for their breakthrough research.
Cancer drug to enter clinical trials at UT MD Anderson
November 13, 2016
A drug that singles out and starves cancer cells is entering clinical trials for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
UT introduces MicroMajors to high school students
November 9, 2016
A new program that offers majors to high school students will allow Austin 9–12th graders to get a taste of UT before they graduate.
Biomedical engineers make gut-on-a-chip technology
November 4, 2016
A group of researchers has established a protocol for designing a chip that mimics the microenvironment of the human intestine.
UT professor co-invents bloodless diabetes device
November 4, 2016
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved glucose-monitoring device FreeStyle Libre Pro for treating diabetic patients in the U.S.
Scientists solve mystery behind how cells recognize influenza virus
October 28, 2016
After detecting some strains of the flu virus, human body cells keep the disease from spreading by making the ultimate sacrifice: They kill themselves through programmed cell death.
Diatoms can 'swim' to collect food, marine biologists discover
October 26, 2016
New research suggests that diatoms have more control over their movements than previously thought.
Scientists find opening to treat drug-resistant lung cancer
October 13, 2016
A team of scientists, including researchers from UT Southwestern and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, have found a vulnerability in a form of lung cancer previously thought to be untreatable.
UTEP receives NSF grant to support diversity in computer science
October 12, 2016
Ann Gates, computer science chair at UT El Paso, has received almost $300,000 in funding to increase diversity in computational fields.
Computer scientists explore random numbers, cybersecurity
October 7, 2016
Creating sets of truly random numbers may be harder to accomplish than people think, but that hasn’t stopped UT computer science professor David Zuckerman from trying.
Psychologists harness teen rebellion to encourage healthy eating
October 5, 2016
Forget sneaking out and partying. Rebellious teens can fight the system by cutting out processed foods and eating more fruits and vegetables.
Raspberry Pi workshop to open at UT’s Texas Advanced Computing Center
September 30, 2016
New workshops at UT will better equip teachers to teach students programming skills.
UT startup Orbital Memorials launches your ashes into space
September 28, 2016
Orbital Memorials is giving its customers inner peace through outer space.
Chemists learn more about the origins of Alzheimer’s
September 23, 2016
Differences in brain protein structures can contribute to the largest cause of dementia in the U.S.
Psychologists find that gender-segregation linked to gender bias
September 19, 2016
UT research shows separation by gender is detrimental to students.
Scientists discover that mosquitoes can transmit Zika to their offspring
September 16, 2016
A survival mechanism may keep Zika alive across generations of mosquitoes.
Researchers discover Lucy’s cause of death
September 13, 2016
UT researchers have resolved the mystery of how humanity’s most famous ancestor died.
Scientists create regenerating bandages for diabetic wounds
September 9, 2016
Imagine a bandage capable of rapidly healing patients’ wounds, then dissolving into their skin.
UT and A&M join forces in solar research
September 7, 2016
Aggies and Longhorns are putting aside their differences and teaming up to harness the power of the sun.
UT El Paso scientists create virtual Harry Potter clone
September 2, 2016
Fans of the popular franchise can now talk to Harry about butterbeer or their favorite Bertie Bott’s flavor.
UT MD Anderson uses 3D printers in cancer care
September 1, 2016
Surgeons at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston have brought 3D printing into the operating room.
Audi introduces cars that can communicate with traffic lights
August 24, 2016
New Audi vehicles will use vehicle-to-infrastructure communication similar to technology developed by a group of UT computer science researchers.
UT supercomputer Hikari switches entirely to solar power
August 23, 2016
Texas supercomputer Hikari is going green.
UT offers many science and engineering facilities to students
August 22, 2016
3D printing? Plasma cutters? High-power lasers? UT has your back.
Biomedical engineers receive grant for regenerating blood vessels
May 6, 2016
Researchers have made a gel capable of growing new blood vessels.
Researchers receive $3.4 million grant from NIH to improve breast reconstruction
April 28, 2016
The long and complicated process of breast reconstruction for breast cancer survivors may soon be a thing of the past.
Psychologists find that feminine women are perceived as less likely to be scientists
April 21, 2016
Women with long hair and lipstick may receive signals that they don’t belong in STEM.
Astronomers discover binary companion for Type Ia supernova, prove decades-old theory
April 4, 2016
UT astronomers and a flash of blue light revealed the story behind some exploding stars.
UT researchers explore how to create better self-healing biocement
March 30, 2016
Cement technology is not set in stone.
Austin tech entrepreneur Mellie Price joins Dell Med, to lead technology innovation
March 22, 2016
Mellie Price has founded tech companies, nurtured Austin’s startups and brought music to the masses.
UT partners with A&M, NASA, launches Bevo-2 into space
March 9, 2016
Collaborative space research shows that Longhorns and Aggies can get along.
UT Chemical engineering grad student co-invents breakthrough hepatitis C drug
March 1, 2016
A UT graduate student has helped reduce hepatitis C treatment from 18 pills a day to just one.
Study shows health hazards of 3-D printers
February 19, 2016
Researchers have found that 3-D printing may be harmful to our health.
UT scientists find that human memory is exponentially larger than previously thought
February 8, 2016
Rats are not renowned for their smarts. However, rat brains recently helped UT scientists make an important discovery about human memories.
UT scientists find that human memory is exponentially larger than previously thought
February 1, 2016
Rats are not renowned for their smarts. However, UT scientists were able to use rat brains to make an important discovery about human memories.
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