Science and Technology

New flu pill adds to arsenal of drugs fighting influenza virus

By Cason Hunwick - Updated on April 2, 2018 at 10:29 pm

Just one pill of a new flu drug, the product of a research discovery at UT from almost forty years ago, could be more effective than Tamiflu.
March for Science stands up for science-backed policy, funding for research

By Cason Hunwick - Updated on April 2, 2018 at 10:27 pm

Ten thousand people marched for scientific literacy in 2017, but organizers expect even more for this year’s Austin’s March for Science.
Professor, lawyer debate the pros and cons of artificial intelligence

By Radhika Vaishnav - Updated on March 29, 2018 at 11:58 pm

As artificial intelligence becomes more and more prevalent, some have positive outlooks on where AI could take us, while others are doubtful.
Newly invented nanotweezers can manipulate matter on tiny scales

By Alastair Talbot - Updated on March 29, 2018 at 11:56 pm

Imagine a future where humans could casually control their own health at the cellular level with light.
Psychology study links neurotic traits with Trump and Brexit voters

By Jennifer Liu - Updated on March 29, 2018 at 11:52 pm

Study shows that regions with higher levels of neuroticism had tendencies to vote for Trump and Brexit.
Climate change denial continues to affect public perception

By Sarah Seraj - Updated on March 28, 2018 at 11:24 pm

Despite the mounting scientific evidence toward human-induced global warming, misrepresentation of climate change science continues to affect public perception.
VR game raises awareness of human trafficking

By Larissa Herold - Updated on March 27, 2018 at 11:48 pm

Virtual reality can teach lessons and serve as an immersive video game platform, but it can also have another purpose: raising awareness about social justice issues, such as human trafficking.
Little leaping lemurs’ social lives influence what bacteria is found in their digestive systems

By Larissa Herold - Updated on March 27, 2018 at 11:25 pm

Conventional wisdom says you are what you eat, but for lemurs, it’s who they hang out with that influences the composition of their gut microbiomes.
UT researchers’ MasSpec Pen wins prestigious SXSW Interactive Innovation Award

By Jennifer Liu - Updated on March 27, 2018 at 11:02 pm

The UT-born MasSpec Pen, a cancer-detecting pen developed by assistant chemistry professor Livia Eberlin and her team, isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Artist takes up residence in engineering professor’s office as part of collaborative program

By Jennifer Liu - Updated on March 22, 2018 at 10:22 pm

UT chemical engineering professor Brian Korgel has always had a creative side. As the director of education and outreach at UT’s Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials, he has used his creativity to establish Arts + Sciences, a program that aims to bring artists directly into the research process of scientists and engineers.

Search form

Science and Technology

Pages