University of Texas at Austin, Author Profile

Obesity in Pregnant Moms Linked to Lag in Their Sons’ Development and IQ

January 3, 2020

A team of nutrition and environmental health researchers found that the differences are comparable to the impact of lead...

Scientists Find Iron 'Snow' in Earth's Core

December 26, 2019

The image may sound like an alien winter wonderland, but the scientists who led the research said it is akin to how rocks for...

How We Transport Water in Our Bodies Inspires New Water Filtration Method

December 17, 2019

A recent study was initially inspired by the way our cells transport water throughout the body and began as an attempt t...

New Test for Thyroid Cancer Could Prevent Unnecessary Surgery

October 8, 2019

Although more validation will be necessary before it can be used clinically, the new metabolic thyroid test shows promise for...

A Rose Inspires Smart Way to Collect and Purify Water

June 3, 2019

A new device for collecting and purifying water is a dramatic improvement on current methods

To Stoke Creativity, Crank out Ideas and Then Step Away

March 22, 2019

There is an effective formula for unlocking employees’ creative potential, according to new research

Forgetting Uses More Brain Power Than Remembering

March 13, 2019

In order to forget an unwanted experience, more attention should be focused on it

Fossil Teeth from Kenya Solve Ancient Monkey Mystery

March 13, 2019

The finding also sheds light on how their diet may have changed the course of the monkeys' evolution

Spinal Cord Injury Could Throw off Body's Internal Clock

December 5, 2018

The discovery opens the door for early recovery tactics to preserve a patient's overall wellbeing despite injury

Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Microbes Gobble Greenhouse Gases

November 29, 2018

Newly discovered microbial species represent new branches in the tree of life

Honey, I Shrunk the Cell Culture

October 24, 2018

Scientists use shrink ray for biomedical research

New Protein Sequencing Method Could Transform Biological Research

October 23, 2018

The advance could make it easier to reveal new biomarkers for the diagnosis of cancer and other diseases

Robot Masters Human Balancing Act

October 3, 2018

Novel approach to human-like balance in a biped robot

Common Weed Killer Linked to Bee Deaths

September 25, 2018

Scientists believe glyphosate, a common ingredient in RoundUp, might be contributing to the decline of bees around the world...

Air Pollution Reduces Global Life Expectancy by More Than One Year, Study Finds

August 23, 2018

Air pollution is shortening your life. Here's how much