The hit Netflix show “Stranger Things” has a root in theoretical physics, but UT scientists say it should not be mistaken as being scientifically accurate.
The series, created by the...
When it comes to identifying mysterious minerals, enthusiasts can sometimes find themselves between a rock and a hard place.
The UT Memorial Museum is here to help. The museum will be hosting its annual...
UT researchers have resolved the mystery of how humanity’s most famous ancestor died.
In a study published Aug. 29 in the journal Nature and led by UT anthropology professor John Kappelman,...
Every year, over 200 people die in the US from flash floods. New research by UT professors could make flood forecasting more efficient and help prevent these deaths.
David Maidment, UT civil engineering...
Austin is known for entrepreneurship involving the food, music and tech industries, but now it’s emphasizing the medical industry.
On Sept. 1, Dell Medical School’s director of humanities,...
I’m a freshman and am terrified of falling victim to the Freshman 15. My mom, friends and online college bloggers have warned me about the inevitable weight gain. Is there anything I can do to prevent...
Facebook wants to make crisis-reporting a community effort.
On Wednesday, Peter Cottle, a founder and lead engineer of Facebook’s Safety Check feature, presented a talk on the addition of crowdsourcing...
Imagine a bandage capable of rapidly healing patients’ wounds, then dissolving into their skin.
Guillermo Ameer, UT chemical engineering alumnus and biomedical engineering professor at Northwestern...
During his Gone to Texas address, Karan Jerath told the incoming freshman class the key to success is relentless pursuit. Jerath, who was recently selected for the Forbes Top 30 under 30 list, speaks from...
Straight from the UT School of Human Ecology, the Cook ‘Em website has been created to teach students not only what to make in a kitchen, but how to cook as well.
As college life begins, students...
UT advertising professor Gary Wilcox gets more excited about online ads than most people.
“I just looked at this!” he said. “Two minutes ago I just looked at this thing on eBay and...
Scientists may have just found Earth’s long-lost twin.
After years of data collection, astronomers recently discovered Proxima b, the closest planet to the Milky Way located in the habitable zone,...
