Science and Technology

Proposed Space Force unlikely to immediately impact plans of current ROTC cadets

By Kevin Dural - Updated on November 12, 2018 at 12:15 am

The United States Space Force (USSF), a proposed branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, will be established in 2020, according to a plan announced by Vice President Mike Pence in August. However, cadets currently participating in UT’s Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) aren’t concerned just yet.
Professors Gary Pope and Livia Eberlin honored at the 8th annual Inventor Awards

By Kevin Dural - Updated on November 12, 2018 at 12:12 am

The Office of Technology Commercialization at UT hosted its 8th Annual Inventor Awards on Thursday, recognizing the 2018 Inventor and Emerging Inventor of the Year. Keep on reading to see who took the awards of the night.
New study links depression and immune system responses

By Rahi Dakwala - Updated on November 12, 2018 at 12:09 am

The Immune System, Stress and Depression Study is being conducted by Dr. Marisa Toups and Research Associate Alyssa Marron in the Department of Psychiatry at Dell Medical School. They are studying the link between depression and the observed increase of the proteins cytokines and C-Reactive Proteins (CRP), which are used by the immune system.
Everyone knows Jackson Reyna is an avid scientist. But for 20 years, no one knew he was transgender

By Annie L. Zhang, Tien Nguyen - Updated on November 11, 2018 at 11:55 pm

Everyone knows senior chemistry Jackson Reyna is an avid scientist — it’s an inherent part of who he is. But for 20 years, no one knew an equally important part of Reyna: he is transgender.
Psychology course requirement raises student concerns, ethical debate

By Tien Nguyen, Cason Hunwick - Updated on November 8, 2018 at 11:50 pm

Write a paper, or participate in research. In PSY 301, this choice is mandatory.
Lift your way to a higher libido: Exercise improves sexual function, study says

By Isabella Anderson, Joyance Liao Mendoza - Updated on November 8, 2018 at 11:49 pm

It’s hard to fit exercise into a busy schedule, but researchers have found that its effects on women’s sexual function make a compelling case to squeeze it in.
Linguists model code switching in bilingual speech

By Lauren Schneider - Updated on November 8, 2018 at 11:48 pm

When architectural engineering sophomore Vanessa Velez talks to her friends from high school, they rarely stick to one language. Velez said her Latina friend group switches between Spanish and English.
New shrink ray advances biological understanding without damaging cells

By Mina Kim - Updated on November 8, 2018 at 11:16 pm

UT scientists are turning SUVs into small cars with a shrink ray, but at the cellular level.
New app aims to optimize energy efficient room temperatures for UT buildings

By Lauren Rahman - Updated on November 8, 2018 at 11:15 pm

Some students think UT buildings are too cool for school, but a new app could increase student comfort and save energy.
Recent political rhetoric has psychological, divisive effects

By Samagra Jain - Updated on November 7, 2018 at 11:18 pm

Political vitriol against the ‘other side’ has real world implications and influences people’s beliefs, UT researchers and students said.

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