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2016-09-06_UTv

UT research institute will focus on genetic variation in medicine

Julianne Hodges September 7, 2016

Next summer, a short-term UT research institute will teach scientists about the new field of precision medicine. In May, a pop-up institute involving the Colleges of Natural Sciences and Liberal Arts...

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UT scientists offer thoughts on U.S. National Park Service centennial

Jenny Schlauch September 7, 2016

On Aug. 25, America celebrated the centennial birthday of the National Park Service.  Now, a few weeks later, UT professors look at the future of America’s natural spaces and how they are...

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UT and A&M join forces in solar research

Freya Preimesberger September 7, 2016

Aggies and Longhorns are putting aside their differences and teaming up to harness the power of the sun. UT is collaborating with A&M’s main campus, the Central Texas campus and their Engineering...

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UT researchers study the possibilities of invisibility

Areeba Khwaja September 7, 2016

In a 1966 episode of Star Trek, Mr. Spock told Captain Kirk: “Invisibility is theoretically possible, Captain, with selective bending of light.” UT researchers are now working to make Mr. Spock’s...

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UT El Paso scientists create virtual Harry Potter clone

Freya Preimesberger September 2, 2016

Fans of J.K. Rowling’s popular book franchise can now talk to Harry about butterbeer, their favorite Bertie Bott’s flavor or how it feels to cast a spell. This new trick isn’t magic —...

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Nutrition student advises against indulgent football game concessions

Stacey Arnold September 2, 2016

Football season is here! I want to make sure that I fuel myself for a long day of tailgating and cheering. With all of the new concession options at DKR and when I travel off to away games, how can I enjoy...

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UT professor leads first panel for 100-year artificial intelligence study

Eva Frederick and Kate Thackrey September 2, 2016

A lot can happen in 100 years — just ask UT computer science professor Peter Stone. On Thursday, Stone and fellow researchers released a report that will kick off Stanford’s One Hundred...

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UT MD Anderson uses 3D printers in cancer care

Freya Preimesberger September 2, 2016

Surgeons at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston have brought 3-D printing into the operating room.  Cancer patients sometimes have body parts removed as part of treatment, but doctors have...

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UT astronomers give opinions on Juno probe

Julianne Hodges September 1, 2016

As Juno flies closely around Jupiter and takes its first snapshots of the gas giant, UT astronomers hope that the NASA probe will give new insights about both our solar system and planets around other...

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Student Engineering Council to host annual EXPO

Lawrence Goodwyn August 31, 2016

The Student Engineering Council will host its annual UT-Austin Engineering EXPO on Sept. 7 and 8. The event, which will be held at the Frank Erwin Center, will allow more than 5,000 undergraduate and...

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Coating material can control heat and light from the sun entering rooms making ‘smart windows’

Lawrence Goodwyn August 30, 2016

Like transition lenses for houses and cars, new technology will allow users to change the tint of their windows with the touch of a button.  Delia Milliron, a UT chemical engineering associate...

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Short-term research institute will explore digital research methods

Julianne Hodges August 30, 2016

At first glance, it would seem that computer scientists and humanities researchers live in different worlds. Today, however, computers can help human researchers better study traditionally human subjects...

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