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Austin Energy to increase frequency, efficiency of electric car charging stations

Kevin Dural October 8, 2018

A surge in electric car usage among Austinites has spurred investment in charging stations and could accelerate the presence of electric transportation on UT-campus.  Travis and Williamson counties...

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Funding for Texas Petawatt returns

Catherine Vincent October 5, 2018

Thousands of people pass through Robert Lee Moore Hall every day, but many are unaware that below their feet lies one of the highest peak power laser in service in the United States — the Texas Petawatt....

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Mother-child Fitbit-like devices aim to alleviate postpartum depression

Mina Kim October 5, 2018

From counting steps to mending bonds, a new Fitbit-like wrist sensor for mother and child aims at alleviating postpartum depression. Psychology assistant professor Kaya de Barbaro is creating a mother-child...

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UT ‘Cancer Pen’ developer awarded MacArthur Foundation Fellowship of $625,000

Catherine Vincent October 5, 2018

For the first time in this century, a UT Austin faculty member, chemistry assistant professor Livia Eberlin, has won the prestigious, five-year MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. Each recipient is awarded...

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Blink Identity’s facial recognition technology may replace ACL tickets

Sunny Kim October 5, 2018

Soon, you might be able to use your face to enter Austin City Limits music festival. Blink Identity, a facial recognition startup based in Austin, has software that can identify over 60 people at a time...

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One-child policy benefits female psychology, study shows

Emily Ibarra October 4, 2018

China’s one-child policy may have mental benefits for female born children, according to UT psychologist Toni Falbo. Evaluation results showed that singleton females described themselves as others...

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Being study subjects pays off, UT students say

Grace Dickens October 4, 2018

Participating as a study subject in a research opportunity doesn’t always mean you’re a lab rat. In fact, it can make your wallet fat. Many students across campus agree that volunteering as...

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Taste of Science: Cracking down on the keto diet

Tien Nguyen October 4, 2018

The war between carbs and bread is dead. Despite recent hype in popular media, UT experts crack down on the keto diet and say that a high-fat, low-carb diet may not be as effective as people think. According...

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“Exploring the Arctic Ocean” Exhibit Melds Research into Art

Isabella Anderson October 4, 2018

Science visualizations often include crowded graphs and definition heavy videos but at UT, presenting research can be art. Exploring the Arctic Ocean is a collection of eight projects currently on display...

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Researcher starts UT squirrel study

Lauren Schneider October 3, 2018

Any regular to the SAC knows that UT squirrels are widespread and bold enough to swipe your Chick-fil-A fries. Whether you think these squirrely friends are an amusement or an annoyance, UT researchers...

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Micro bee-ome model advances bee health

Joyance Liao Mendoza October 3, 2018

In order to protect the future of bees, we have to get into their guts, according to UT researchers. A UT study, published in the National Center for Biotechnology Information, uses microbiomes in bee...

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UT researchers extend battery life

Grace Dickens October 3, 2018

Sometimes your “smart” phone doesn’t seem so smart when it dies after watching two YouTube videos. But researchers from UT Austin are developing technology to extend the battery life...

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