Research
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Oil Impairs Ability of Coral Reef Fish to Find Homes and Evade Predators
How just a few drops of oil can endanger fish and the coral reefs they call home.
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Explainer: What’s At Stake In Debate Over Net Neutrality
Prabhudev Konana, award-winning faculty member at the McCombs School and expert in e-business explains why internet companies and providers are so hyped up about net neutrality rules and what it could mean for users.
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Statement on Recent Study on Green Homes and Resale Value
Statement on Recent Study on Green Homes and Resale Value
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Calm Lakes on Titan Could Mean Smooth Landing for Future Space Probes
The lakes of liquid methane on Saturn’s moon, Titan, are perfect for paddling but not for surfing. New research led by UT Austin has found that most waves on Titan’s lakes reach only about 1 centimeter high.
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UT Austin and the Circuit of The Americas Host Formula Sun Grand Prix
The Cockrell School of Engineering is hosting the 2017 Formula Sun Grand Prix at COTA on Saturday, July 8.
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Ancient Animal Thought to be First Air Breather on Land Loses Claim to Fame
New research led by the UT-Austin Jackson School of Geosciences has shown that the millipede thought to be the world’s oldest known air-breathing animal can no longer make that claim.
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Frogs Illustrate the Creative Destruction of Mass Extinctions
The dinosaur-killing mass extinction 66 million years ago cleared the way for frogs to rapidly diversify
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UT Austin Launches China Policy Center
New China Policy Center will make contributions to China-related policy topics.
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The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power, Study Shows
Your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach — even if it’s off.
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New Research Could Help Humans See What Nature Hides
New visual perception research at The University of Texas at Austin explains the natural limits of what humans can see and how to find what nature hides.
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Center for Electromechanics to Lead Rural Energy Grid Project
The Department of Energy has selected the Center for Electromechanics (CEM) in the Cockrell School of Engineering to lead a new $1.6 million rural energy grid project.
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Maria Gallucci named 2017-18 UT Energy Journalism Fellow
UT has named Mashable Science Reporter Maria Galluci as its Energy Journalism Fellow for 2017-18.
