With RoundUp taking place this weekend, I have a feeling that I will be consuming a fair amount of cheap beer and trash can punch. How much of a strain will a weekend of partying put on my body?
—Beer...
The University of Texas research project HETDEX will shine a light on dark energy, the mysterious force that might account for the expansion of the universe.
HETDEX, which stands for the Hobby-Eberly...
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have found a one-step conversion process that transforms carbon dioxide and water into hydrocarbon fuels.
Though it is in its early stages,...
Until about 60 million years ago, penguins soared above the ocean. When they lost the ability to fly, their brains took a while to catch up.
UT geological sciences graduate student James Proffitt...
A series of new studies by UT researchers found that older Korean immigrants with limited English skills are significantly more vulnerable to health problems and social isolation than English speakers.
The...
About 70 students took a study break to discuss the future of artificial intelligence Wednesday evening.
Bruce Porter, computer science department chair and professor, primarily researches artificial...
Some tattoos just look cool. Others save lives.
Soon, doctors may use biological tattoos instead of blood pressure cuffs or thermometers to monitor vital organs. Nanshu Lu, assistant professor...
Dinosaur hearts haven’t pumped blood for millions of years, but thanks to UT researchers, their intact blood vessels are no longer a thing of the past.
Scientists at UT and North Carolina State...
At UT’s Annual Burdette Lecture, a Nobel Prize winner discussed a potential method for early cancer recognition.
This year’s lecturer, Randy Schekman, a molecular biology professor...
Students will learn how to create graphics for logos, games and apps at Freetail Hackers’ first design-oriented hackathon, Design Hacks.
The event will be held in the Gregory Games Room at 9:30...
Mellie Price has founded tech companies, nurtured Austin’s startups and brought music to the masses. Her next project is the Dell Medical School.
Price, a UT alumna and longtime Austinite,...
I spring break-ed a little too hard. I feel sluggish, bloated and completely unprepared to tackle the last half of the semester. I’m tempted to purchase a three-day juice cleanse to re-energize....
