April 2, 2024
UT Research in the Media

The 1 Daytime Activity That Ensures Better Sleep Is Actually Very Simple

The study found that increased physical activity lengthened the time it takes to enter the REM stage. The researchers believe that this is because exercise helps to consolidate deeper sleep stages before REM.
April 1, 2024
UT Research in the Media

This Cap is a Big Step Towards Universal, Noninvasive Brain-Computer Interfaces

Multiple brain-computer interface (BCI) devices can allow now users to do everything from control computer cursors, to translate neural activity into words, to convert handwriting into text. While one of the latest BCI examples appears to accomplish very similar tasks, it does so without the need for time-consuming, personalized calibration or high-stakes neurosurgery.
March 19, 2024
UT Research in the Media

Paleontologists Reveal New Species of Ancient Crocodile Was Triassic Tank

A recently discovered species of ancient crocodile was found to be much sturdier than even our modern-day crocs.
February 26, 2024
UT Research in the Media

Men Forget About Female Researchers, Says Study On Gender Citation Gap

In the field of psychology, studies have shown a citation gap, where the research contributions of men are referenced more often than those of women. A new study offers a potential explanation for the discrepancy—male researchers forget about women’s contributions.
February 26, 2024
UT Research in the Media

'Dreams Come True': How a UT Team Created Guidance for First US Moon Landing in 50 Years

Odysseus, a lunar lander by Intuitive Machines, touched down on the south pole of the moon Thursday night, marking the first U.S. moon landing in more than 50 years. A University of Texas professor and his students helped make it happen.
February 19, 2024
UT Research in the Media

Why Humans Hate to Wait and What Our Impatience Says about Us

In a world characterized by instant gratification, waiting emerges as a universally dreaded experience. Yet, it’s an inevitable part of our daily lives, whether we’re stuck in traffic or eagerly anticipating the results of an election.
January 17, 2024
UT Research in the Media

Incels' View of What Women Think Is Important Is Wrong, Study Finds

A study has shed new light on the psychology of incels, providing insights into the way this subculture views women and the challenges they face.
January 2, 2024
UT Research in the Media

Could A.I. Help Seismologists Predict Major Earthquakes?

In Japan, the new year began with disaster as a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto peninsula on the country’s western edge on Monday. Dozens more aftershocks, many measuring between four and six in magnitude, shook near the coastal epicenter in the hours since, and scientists warn that more are expected in the coming days.