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New Ability to Regrow Blood Vessels Holds Promise for Treatment of Heart Disease
University of Texas at Austin researchers have demonstrated a new and more effective method for regrowing blood vessels in the heart and limbs — a research advancement that could have major implications for how we treat heart disease, the leading cause of death in the Western world.
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The consequences of Romney’s proposed minimum wage hike
Economics Professor Daniel Hamermesh explains why the minimum wage generates more heat relative to its importance than any other social or economic policy.
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Nicholas Kristof to Address Human Trafficking at The University of Texas at Austin
Event: Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Nicholas Kristof will speak at The University of Texas at Austin at an event hosted by the Plan II Honors Program. When: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13
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The pros and cons of Ron Paul
Center for Politics and Governance director Sherri Greenberg discusses the U.S. congressman as an electable candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
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Butler School of Music Announces Memorial for Gerre Hancock
Event: The Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music will host a memorial to honor the late Gerre Hancock, organ and sacred music professor, who died Jan. 21 due to cardiac arrest.
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Researchers Discover Potential Key to Lowering Energy Costs of Cell Phones and Data Centers
A systematic analysis of power usage in microprocessors could help lower the energy consumption of both small cellphones and giant data centers, report computer science professors from The University of Texas at Austin and the Australian National University.
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Sembradores de Austin “Valentine’s Day Gala” Will Help Raise Scholarship Funds
A “Valentine’s Day Gala” to raise funds for a scholarship program benefitting low-income, first-generation students at The University of Texas and other universities in the Austin area will be held Feb. 11 at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark.
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The power of the Internet over depression
To fight depression among homebound adults, Social Work Professor Namkee Choi uses the video chat tool Skype and connects patients with therapists.
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Experts to Discuss Social Media and Nonprofits
Event: The Austin Forum on Science, Technology and Society will host “A Preview to SXSW Interactive: Social Media and Non-Profits” presented by Hugh Forrest, South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi); Heidi Adams, LIVESTRONG
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Butler School of Music Announces First Symphony Orchestra Concert of Spring 2012
Event: Rebecca Henderson, oboe, and Sandy Yamamoto, violin, will join The University of Texas at Austin Symphony Orchestra (UTSO) in the ensemble’s first performance of the semester.
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Witnesses to civil rights-era life
Explore the Briscoe Center’s R.C. Hickman and Calvin Littlejohn photo collections that chronicle Texas’ dynamic African American communities.
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Labor or leisure?
A new economics study by Professor Daniel Hamermesh lends insight into how people spend their free time when their work weeks are shorter.
