Research
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The high value of short-lived worms
Researchers have devised a simple test using dopamine-deficient worms for identifying drugs that may help people with Parkinson’s disease.
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Multitasking Can Be Done Differently, Affect Perceptions of Work Practices
In an age in which “multitasking” is often cited as a core competency for employees, organizational communication researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have begun to better understand the nuances of how different individuals accomplish multiple tasks.
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Guatemalan National Police Archive
Through an unexpected discovery of a cache of incriminating government documents, the University of Texas Libraries are finding new relevance as custodian of the fragile historical record of human rights.
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26th Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights to Focus on Education Crisis for Men of Color
The University of Texas at Austin 26th Annual Heman Sweatt Symposium on Civil Rights begins Feb. 8 with the theme, “Awareness to Action: Advancing Solutions for Men of Color.” The symposium includes four panel discussions in February, March and April and culminates with a Heman Sweatt Legacy Award black tie reception. The symposium also includes…
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Study: Adolescents from Unstable Families Lose Ground in Rigorous High Schools
The type of school a child attends may exacerbate the negative effect that family instability has on academic performance, according to a new study in the January issue of Sociology of Education.
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Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional
Watch a Spanish-language video: Through an unexpected discovery of a cache of incriminating government documents, the University of Texas Libraries are finding new relevance as custodian of the fragile historical record of human rights.
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Faculty react to State of the Union
On topics of energy, regulation and policy, politics and bank bailouts our faculty members chime in after tuning in to President Obama’s speech.
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Researchers Suggest a Proximate Cause of Cancer
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Chemical Engineering are the first to show that mechanical property changes in cells may be responsible for cancer progression a discovery that could pave the way for new approaches to predict, treat and prevent cancer.
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National Sustainability Rating System Certifies First Landscape Projects
The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) has announced the first three projects to be certified by the nation’s most comprehensive system for rating the sustainable design, construction and maintenance of built landscapes.
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The rallying cry of Newt Gingrich
In this video, Government faculty James Henson and Sean Theriault discuss the rise of a viable Republican presidential candidate.
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Methamphetamine Use Increasing Again, Researchers Find
Use of methamphetamines is on the rise nationally after a decrease a few years ago, according to university researchers. Use of meth dropped significantly in 2007 and 2008 after laws limiting the availability of pseudoephedrine went into effect made it much harder to obtain key ingredients.
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And then there were four
Professor Jeremi Suri analyzes the remaining Republican candidates after the South Carolina primary and their odds of gaining the party’s support.
