At UT Austin, researchers from science, engineering, humanities and the arts turn bold ideas and questions into cutting-edge breakthroughs and discoveries that shape society’s understanding of the world.
May 29, 2025
Stressed or Bored at Work? New Electronic Tattoo Can Help
A study published May 29 in Device unveils a wireless forehead e-tattoo that decodes brainwaves to measure mental strain. This technology may help track the mental workload of workers like air traffic controllers, surgeons, truck drivers and more.
keep reading3D Printing Breakthrough Paves Way for Next-Gen Medical Devices and Stretchable Electronics
Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a fast, precise new 3D printing method that seamlessly merges soft and hard properties into a single object using different colors of light.
Stressed or Bored at Work? New Electronic Tattoo Can Help
A study published May 29 in Device unveils a wireless forehead e-tattoo that decodes brainwaves to measure mental strain. This technology may help track the mental workload of workers like air traffic controllers, surgeons, truck drivers and more.
Engineering Affordable Housing
At the University of Texas, students and faculty are collaborating on a hands-on project to explore scalable and affordable housing solutions by building and researching a modular housing unit donated by ROKiT Homes and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria.
Rare Earth Element Extraction Bolstered by New Research
A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and decrease reliance on costly imports.
Technology Use Linked to Better Brain Health in Older Adults
Technology use among older adults appears to benefit cognitive health rather than harm it, according to a large-scale meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour.
Celebrating Excellence: Top Researchers Recognized for World-Changing Work
An engineer who developed technology to measure methane emissions and a scholar who is a driving force in using scientific evidence to improve children’s reading comprehension have been named the 2025 recipients of The University of Texas at Austin President’s Research Impact Award.
