Research

This Enzyme Plays a Key Role in Protecting Cells from Aging and Disease

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:15:02 -0600

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin discovered important information about an enzyme that can protect cells from oxidative stress, a condition linked to sources like air pollutants and cigarette smoke that can damage organs and contribute to various diseases and accelerated aging.

New Thermal Interface Material Could Cool Down Energy-Hungry Data Centers

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:52:47 -0500

A team led by scientists and engineers at The University of Texas at Austin created a new “thermal interface material” that could organically remove heat from high-powered electronic devices, reducing or even eliminating the need for extensive cooling of data centers and other electronic devices.

Extreme Heat Impacts Daily Routines and Travel Patterns, Study Finds

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:54:58 -0500

A new study reveals that extreme heat significantly alters how people go about their daily lives, influencing everything from time spent at home to transportation choices.

UT Part of Critical Nuclear Energy Milestone

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:25:38 -0500

The University of Texas at Austin is playing a pivotal role in developing the first new nuclear reactor in Texas in decades based on a novel technology that promises safer, more efficient nuclear energy.

Study Reveals Best Way to Encourage Environmental Gains in Oil and Gas

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:23:56 -0500

A new study shows that external pressure can lead to enhanced environmental performance in the energy industry, and the nature and type of pressure have a major impact on the outcomes.

Most Cities Receive More Rainfall Than Surrounding Rural Areas, Global Study Shows

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:57:05 -0500

In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that more than 60% of cities in a survey of 1,056 regions around the world receive more precipitation than their surrounding rural areas.

How Did Life Begin? A Shocking New Twist

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:45:34 -0500

New research zeroes in on how lightning strikes may have served as a vital spark, transforming the atmosphere of early Earth into a hotbed of chemical activity.

How Plasmas Could Help Reduce Methane Emissions

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:25:24 -0500

Texas Engineers have developed the most efficient method yet to convert methane to methanol over the distributed scales where it is produced.

UT Awarded $840M To Build Microelectronics Manufacturing Center, Advance U.S. Semiconductor Industry

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:05:23 -0500

The (TIE) at The University of Texas at Austin has been selected to engineer the next generation of high-performing semiconductor microsystems.

Smart Soil Can Water and Feed Itself

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 09:29:16 -0500

A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled release of fertilizer for a constant supply of nutrients.

Infant Innovation: Iman Salafian's Collaborative Approach to Medical Devices for Newborns

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:47:30 -0500

Iman Salafian is driven to improve care for newborn babies, leading two collaborative startups that emerged from a medical devices course.

New Carbon Storage Technology Is Fastest of Its Kind

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:03:20 -0500

A new way to store carbon captured from the atmosphere developed by researchers from The University of Texas at Austin works much faster than current methods without the harmful chemical accelerants they require.

Texas Engineers Join Space Force Operation, Bringing Robots to Space

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:21:46 -0500

Texas Engineers are participating in a groundbreaking U.S. Space Force operation that will propel innovative technologies for in-space operations.

How Lasers and 2D Materials Could Solve the World's Plastic Problem

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:46:26 -0500

A global research team led by Texas Engineers has developed a way to blast the molecules in plastics and other materials with a laser to break them down into their smallest parts for future reuse.

In Their Own Words

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 16:16:21 -0500

For over a decade, Moriba Jah has been on a crusade to inform the public about the growth and consequences of free-floating space debris.

Measuring Light and Matter with More Precision

Wed, 29 May 2024 10:29:02 -0500

David Burghoff plans to optimize measurements in astronomy, remote sensing and quantum information processing through a new Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI).

Robot SZN

Tue, 28 May 2024 16:01:19 -0500

This fall, UT hosted several robotics events, with experts from around the world converging on the Forty Acres to discuss the future of the field.

How Wastewater and Gas Flares Could Supercharge Green Hydrogen Production

Tue, 28 May 2024 09:10:32 -0500

Texas Engineer Vaibhav Bahadur is researching how oil and gas byproducts could be repurposed to serve as key elements in creating “green” hydrogen.

Stretchable E-Skin Could Give Robots Human-Level Touch Sensitivity

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:58:35 -0500

A first-ever stretchy electronic skin could equip robots and other devices with the same softness and touch sensitivity as human skin, opening up new possibilities to perform tasks that require a great deal of precision and control of force.

Novel MRI Approach Aims to Spot Kidney Disease in All Populations

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:15:40 -0500

A new grant from the National Institutes of Health will support a pair of Texas Engineers in their development of novel MRI scans for detecting kidney disease.