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Cockrell School of Engineering hosts 6G@UT forum

Cockrell School of Engineering hosts 6G@UT forum

Sophia Kurz, General News Reporter March 30, 2023

Graduate students presented their research project posters and tech companies showed off their latest developments during a forum hosted at the Cockrell School of Engineering on Wednesday. Hosted by...

UT, Texas A&M researchers give ‘palm reading’ new meaning

UT, Texas A&M researchers give ‘palm reading’ new meaning

Molly McIlhinney, General News Reporter March 29, 2023

In a recent paper published in the scientific journal Nature Communications, a team of UT and Texas A&M researchers detailed how electronic tattoos and emerging technology used to monitor the health...

NASA selects UT researchers to lead new Quantum Pathways Institute

NASA selects UT researchers to lead new Quantum Pathways Institute

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter March 29, 2023

On March 16, NASA announced the creation of the Quantum Pathways Institute, a collaboration between various institutions across the nation, focused on building quantum-sensing technologies and instruments...

New UT study shows group intervention reduces intimate partner violence

New UT study shows group intervention reduces intimate partner violence

Tisha Shrestha, General News Reporter March 29, 2023

CW: Discussion of domestic violence and intimate partner violence Group intervention programs for those affected by intimate partner violence showed reduced relationship violence overall, according...

UT researchers develop smart stormwater basin to prevent flooding, protect water quality

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter March 27, 2023

UT researchers carried out a model-based study published in March that will help develop smart stormwater infrastructure designed to prevent flooding and protect water from contamination. “You've...

UT research explores why asthmatic children of color are more likely to go to ER

UT research explores why asthmatic children of color are more likely to go to ER

Raiyan Shaik, General News Reporter March 22, 2023

New UT research revealed that upper respiratory viruses might be why Black and Hispanic children are more likely to go to the emergency room for complications with asthma than white children. Results...

UT researchers find ambulance transport destinations in US differ by patient’s race, ethnicity

UT researchers find ambulance transport destinations in US differ by patient’s race, ethnicity

Koshik Mahapatra, General News Reporter March 22, 2023

A study published last month in part by UT researchers found significant differences between which hospitals white patients and patients of color are taken to by ambulance from emergency scenes within...

UT researchers launch new transportation center to analyze travel behavior, safety

UT researchers launch new transportation center to analyze travel behavior, safety

Sarah Brager, General News Reporter March 22, 2023

UT announced the launch of a new transportation research center that will analyze travel behavior and commuter psychology in partnership with other schools across the country. Researchers from the Center...

UT study finds human land use contributes to increased parasitic infection in bumblebees

UT study finds human land use contributes to increased parasitic infection in bumblebees

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 8, 2023

A recently published study by UT researchers found that increased amounts of parasites in bumblebees are linked to changes in human land use. Lead author Nick Ivers said previous research of shrinking...

UT researchers study cause of slow slip earthquakes, shakes that cannot be seen or felt

UT researchers study cause of slow slip earthquakes, shakes that cannot be seen or felt

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter March 8, 2023

A new study by UT researchers found the short-term strengthening of fault lines contributes to slow slip earthquakes, a type of earthquake that is not as destructive but occurs more frequently. An earthquake...

UT researchers receive $1 million grant to advance skin cancer research

UT researchers receive $1 million grant to advance skin cancer research

Pili Saravia, General News Reporter March 7, 2023

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas granted UT’s Lee Lab $1 million to strengthen skin cancer research last month following breakthroughs in understanding how melanoma develops. The...

UT researchers’ study highlights salt’s future in production of hydrogen, geothermal energy

UT researchers’ study highlights salt’s future in production of hydrogen, geothermal energy

Reece Tincher, General News Reporter March 7, 2023

UT researchers from the Jackson School of Geosciences published a study identifying salt as a possible way to facilitate more effective energy storage and controlled release. The study, published last...

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