Sleep deprivation adversely affects automatic, accurate responses and can lead to potentially devastating errors, a finding of particular concern among firefighters, police officers, soldiers and others who work in a sleep-deprived state, University of Texas at Austin researchers say.
Although often seen as an inconsequential feature of digital technologies, one's self-representation, or avatar, in a virtual environment can affect the user's thoughts, according to research by a University of Texas at Austin communication professor.
The American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the U.S. Botanic Garden today released the nation’s first rating system for sustainable landscapes, with or without buildings.
First impressions do matter when it comes to communicating personality through appearance, according to new research by psychologists Laura Naumann of Sonoma State University and Sam Gosling of The University of Texas at Austin.
An international partnership of 54 countries led by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and including the Wildflower Center is celebrating a decade of work to set aside seeds for future generations from 10 percent of the world’s wild flowering species.
The more money you earn, the more likely you are to munch on a muffin or down a power bar at your desk. And the more frequently you munch, the better your chance of being healthy. Those are among the findings in a report by University of Texas at Austin economist Daniel Hamermesh.
Using easy access, low-cost videoconferencing tools will give health providers the potential to meet the needs of homebound older adults with moderate to severe depression, says a University of Texas at Austin social work researcher. Dr. Namkee Choi, a gerontologist, is studying the feasibility of a telehealth problem-solving treatment for this underserved population.
University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy scholar has spent years researching drug importation and counterfeit prescription drugs and has testified before Congress several times on the subject.
Dr. Sharon Brown of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing has received a total of $6 million in funding since 1992 for her health promotion and disease prevention program to help Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Sharon Brown of The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing has received a total of $6 million in funding since 1992 for her research in the area of health promotion for Mexican Americans with Type 2 diabetes.
Learning how to change in order to have a healthier lifestyle is the bottom line in Dr. Diane Tyler's study on children's health and weight. Her study focuses primarily on Hispanic children who are particularly at risk of obesity.
University of Texas at Austin faculty are available to provide expert perspectives on issues related to the political unrest over Iranian election results, including President Barack Obama's stance on Iran policy, the violent crackdown on protestors in Tehran and the revolutionary impact of social media.
Organizational norms and social cues, not communication overload, are the strongest predictors of whether individuals use their laptops or smart phones to electronically multitask during a meeting, according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
Relocation lowers the likelihood of re-incarceration for parolees, according to new research at The University of Texas at Austin. Using the occurrence of Hurricane Katrina"“"“which ravaged numerous neighborhoods throughout the Louisiana Gulf Coast"”as a natural experiment, sociologist David Kirk examines how consequential a change of residence is to behavioral outcomes such as crime.
The following are experts on social media from the University of Texas at Austin that are available for interviews.
Challenging the idea that marriage is necessary for solidifying relationships, a new study from The University of Texas at Austin reveals same-sex couples in long-term relationships believe marriage is more important in terms of legal rights, but less so as a symbol of commitment.
Research shows that whole grain cereal with milk can be as effective as popular sports drinks for recovery after exercising.
Organizations communicating health and safety information during a crisis need to respond quickly and in common terms when communicating to the public, otherwise audiences will seek information elsewhere, according to a study by a University of Texas at Austin researcher.
Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Robert Rodriguez will be the speaker at the 126th Spring Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin, May 23 on the Main Mall.
Experts available to comment on aspects of viral infections, such as viral gene replication, the communication challenges the local and national health agencies are likely to face, communicating health information, epidemiology, health law, public policy and pandemic preparedness.
It matters whether you give your loved one a material gift or an experience for Valentine's Day, say researchers at The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business and Washington University in St. Louis.
Faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin are available to provide expert perspectives on presidential inaugural and transition issues, including policies, economics, and defense and foreign policy issues.
Faculty experts at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss climate change.
Faculty experts in the School of Architecture at The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss topics ranging from sustainable building and design to urban planning and energy performance of buildings.
University of Texas at Austin nursing researcher says diabetes among Hispanics has reached epidemic levels. Her research in south Texas helps them deal with the disease through education and support systems.
As more and more pharmacists become consultants on diseases, learning about diabetes is crucial, says University of Texas at Austin pharmacy faculty member.
The first study to compare the performance of different types of green roofs has been completed by The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and suggests that buyers shouldn't assume these roofs are created equal.
As all eyes turn to Beijing in anticipation of the 2008 Olympics, architecture faculty and students at The University of Texas at Austin are working in collaboration with renowned Tsinghua University to bring green space into a neighborhood outside the densely populated city.
A type of wild rice that only grows in a small stretch of the San Marcos River is likely so rare because it plays the sexual reproduction game poorly, a study led by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin has revealed.
A newly created microbe produces cellulose that can be turned into ethanol and other biofuels, report scientists from The University of Texas at Austin who say the microbe could provide a significant portion of the nation's transportation fuel if production can be scaled up.
Earth Day 2008 will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 22. Faculty experts from The University of Texas at Austin are available to discuss their research on topics ranging from building sustainable communities to plant ecology and environmental policies.
Early diagnosis of a heart attack may now be possible using only a few drops of saliva and a new nano-bio-chip, a multi-institutional team led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin reported at a recent meeting of the American Association for Dental Research.
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin is mounting an exhibit commemorating Lady Bird Johnson at the United States Botanic Garden. The Washington D.C. exhibit will run May 24 through October 13, and will be the first at the Botanic Garden's recently completed First Ladies Water Garden.
The University of Texas School of Law filed Monday (Dec. 17) a certiorari petition with the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to review the sentence of a South Carolina prisoner, Chris Pittman, who is serving a 30-year term without parole for an offense he committed when he was 12 years old.
A professor at The University of Texas at Austin has received $1.9 million to expand a computer model that is already helping guide national decisions about placement of devices to detect nuclear smuggling attempts.
As Texas' electric grid operator prepares to add power lines for carrying future wind-generated energy, an electrical engineer at The University of Texas at Austin is developing improved methods for determining the extent to which power from a wind farm can displace a conventional power plant, and how best to regulate varying wind power.
A modified plastic material greatly improves the ability to separate global warming-linked carbon dioxide from natural gas as the gas is prepared for use, according to engineers at The University of Texas at Austin who have analyzed the new plastic's performance.
Busy engineering students at The University of Texas at Austin can access career resources from their college from more than a dozen innovative podcasts. The podcasts include slides and video recordings. They cover interviewing tips, internships and other career knowledge, and have been downloaded more than 6.000 times since fall 2006.
The University of Texas at Austin has received a grant of $175,000 from the Getty Foundation in Los Angeles to help develop a preservation plan for the university's historic core, widely and traditionally referred to as the "Forty Acres."
The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System on July 11 renamed the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin the Cockrell School of Engineering, honoring the late Ernest Cockrell Jr. of Houston, a 1936 graduate of the university who earned bachelor's and master's degrees in petroleum engineering.
Dr. David M. Oshinsky, winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in the history category, will be the speaker at the 124th Spring Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin, May 19 on the Main Mall.
Dr. Angela Clark, associate professor of nursing at The University of Texas at Austin, is conducting a new study to help people living with chronic heart failure, an illness which affects five million people in the United States. Clark says an estimated one-third to one-half of hospital re-admissions for chronic heart failure could be prevented with better education about symptoms, medications and diet.
Writing about one's romantic relationship may help it last longer.
The University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture is one of 12 influential research institutions worldwide that have been invited to participate in the 10th annual Venice Biennale Architecture Exhibition. The Biennale, which runs from Sept. 10-Nov. 19, is considered the premier international arts/design exhibition in the world.
University of Texas at Austin faculty available to discuss terrorism.
Dr. Gayle Timmerman, associate professor and assistant dean of the undergraduate program in the School of Nursing at The University of Texas at Austin, has been involved with research focused on health promotion with a specific focus on nonpurge binge eating and weight in weight in women.
The following faculty members from The University of Texas at Austin are available to the media for interviews concerning global warming issues.
Antonio O. Garza Jr., the United States ambassador to Mexico and former chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, will be the speaker at the 123rd Spring Commencement at The University of Texas at Austin on May 20.
Vijay Mahajan, former dean of Indian School of Business and currently a marketing professor at The University of Texas is available for interview on the economic potential behind improved trade with India.
Faculty members and students from The University of Texas at Austin are available to the media for interviews concerning math and science education in secondary schools.
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