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UT-Austin lab uses robots to help survivors of strokes

Will Brooks February 25, 2020

A UT laboratory is testing a robotic exoskeleton that will be used to assist people who are recovering from a stroke. ReNeu Robotics Lab in the Mechanical Engineering Department began creating the exoskeleton...

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UT-Austin scientists make breakthrough in coronavirus research

Nataleah Small February 25, 2020

University scientists made a breakthrough in novel coronavirus research by creating a 3D atomic-scale map of the part of the virus that infects human cells, according to UT News.  Jason McLellan,...

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Nile river is millions of years older than previously thought, according to University scientists

Mariane Gutierrez November 21, 2019

University scientists have discovered the true age of the Nile River to be millions of years older than previously thought. Lead author Claudio Faccenna said geoscientists from the Roma Tre University...

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Researchers discover material that may replace silicon in computer chips

Nataleah Small November 13, 2019

University researchers have discovered a material that may increase the computing speed and data storage capabilities of computer chips.  In September, mechanical engineering researchers published...

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Nanogel technology may boost efficiency of cancer drug delivery

Nataleah Small October 10, 2019

Nanogel technology may help deliver drugs to cancer cells directly while minimizing patient side effects, according to research by University scientists.  According to a study published in the...

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Eels overfished, affect natural Texas ecosystem

Nataleah Small September 26, 2019

There are eels in every major river basin in Texas, but most people do not know about them, said Dean Hendrickson, curator of ichthyology at the Biodiversity Center.  Researchers in the center’s...

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UT researchers find treatment for food poisoning-related infections

Kevin Lokuwaduge July 9, 2019

A breast cancer drug may be the key to treating some food poisoning-related infections, according to a paper published June 26 by UT researchers. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections are a major...

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College of Fine Arts developing climate change escape room

Brynne Herzfeld May 8, 2019

Theatre graduate student Chris Conard has never experienced an escape room. Now, he is helping build one. In an escape room, players solve puzzles to complete a central task within a time limit. Conard...

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UT students, professors use podcasts as form of expression

Kenzie Kowalski May 8, 2019

Touching on topics from news to nutrition, podcasts provide an experience that can be both entertaining and educational.  Although podcasts used to be a practice left to professionals, it is quickly...

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Student’s experience in health care inspired her to launch a course at UT

Tien Nguyen May 1, 2019

Deepanjli Donthula had a bold idea, and this idea led her to launch a full-fledged course at UT. After creating a seminar on health communication, neuroscience junior Donthula has received approval...

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UT students prepare for arctic expedition

Caroline Cummings April 24, 2019

This summer, two UT students are going on an arctic expedition led by the founders of the 2041 Foundation, a climate change mitigation nonprofit. Government freshman Zoe Lansbury and studio art freshman...

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UT students develop software to help satellites seek objects

Rahi Dakwala April 17, 2019

A navigating software developed by UT students for a NASA satellite is launching today with a resupply mission to the International Space Station.  The software was developed by members of...

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