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UT and Harvard researchers study the impact of climate change on plankton

UT and Harvard researchers study the impact of climate change on plankton

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter March 5, 2023

Climate change could cause plankton to move away from the equator, affecting larger organisms like tuna and krill, according to a collaborative study between UT and Harvard researchers published last month. Study...

UT researchers building Global Disinformation Policy Database, collection of laws related to misinformation

UT researchers building Global Disinformation Policy Database, collection of laws related to misinformation

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter February 22, 2023

Researchers from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and UT’s Global Disinformation Lab are collaborating to create a database of global laws related to disinformation and misinformation. Ryan...

UT study highlights role of key nutrients in food for malnourished children

UT study highlights role of key nutrients in food for malnourished children

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter February 22, 2023

A UT study published Jan. 9 highlights the role of key nutrients in food that can help malnourished children's development. University researchers found that adding a crucial nutrient in food fed to...

UT-Austin researchers map over 200,000 new astronomical objects in project to understand universe’s expansion

UT-Austin researchers map over 200,000 new astronomical objects in project to understand universe’s expansion

Isabella Zeff, General News Reporter February 21, 2023

UT researchers released a catalog with over 200,000 newly located astronomical objects as part of a project aiming to understand the expansion of the universe. The Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy...

The best time to get vaccinated is when you’re asleep, UT researcher finds

The best time to get vaccinated is when you’re asleep, UT researcher finds

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter February 17, 2023

Vaccinations are more beneficial when delivered during the resting phase of the circadian rhythm — as opposed to during waking hours — a UT researcher found in a Jan. 30 study. Louise Ince, a research...

UT alumnus funds Dell Med research on healthy aging for adults with MS, honors late wife

UT alumnus funds Dell Med research on healthy aging for adults with MS, honors late wife

Isabella Zeff, General News Reporter February 15, 2023

Greg and Kathy Moore met in a government class as UT students. When she was 33, Kathy received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. She lived a full life with the disease for 20 years, until she reached the...

UT lab selected by NASA for planetary science research initiative

UT lab selected by NASA for planetary science research initiative

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter February 15, 2023

NASA selected a UT lab as an inaugural facility for planetary science research, providing funding to the lab and promoting collaboration between scientists across the United States. The UT High-Resolution...

UT-Austin researchers partner with Austin Fire Department to predict, map smoke impact on communities

UT-Austin researchers partner with Austin Fire Department to predict, map smoke impact on communities

Pili Saravia, General News Reporter February 8, 2023

University researchers partnered with the Austin Fire Department to strengthen responses to fires and analyze the smoke’s environmental impact in various communities to instill a proper plan for communities...

Healthcare happens at home: UT associate nursing professor creates digital game for heart failure patients

‘Healthcare happens at home’: UT associate nursing professor creates digital game for heart failure patients

Reece Tincher, General News Reporter February 5, 2023

In 2015, associate nursing professor Kavita Radhakrishnan created a concept of a digital game that rewards players for completing various physical tasks and routines to aid in heart failure recovery.  Radhakrishnan’s...

New UT computer models reveal Greenland glaciers might be melting faster than anticipated

New UT computer models reveal Greenland glaciers might be melting faster than anticipated

Raiyan Shaik, General News Reporter February 1, 2023

New computer models from UT researchers revealed Greenland’s vertical glacier fronts might be melting at faster rates than previously estimated. A vertical glacier front is a large cliff-like structure...

UT-Austin researchers building digital platform to help young adults manage asthma

UT-Austin researchers building digital platform to help young adults manage asthma

Sowmya Sridhar, General News Reporter February 1, 2023

UT researchers are working on a digital platform called Camp Cura to help young adults manage their asthma through connecting with a virtual friend. Camp Cura will enhance the independence of young...

UT study finds communication, infrastructure improvement are key to winter storm recovery

UT study finds communication, infrastructure improvement are key to winter storm recovery

Rylie Lillibridge, Senior News Reporter January 31, 2023

UT researchers studied the winter storm responses of central Texas utility companies to identify their strengths and weaknesses in anticipation of future winter weather, concluding the state must focus...

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