May 4, 2018
After a key bus stop was removed due to construction, two major UT shuttles now serve a fraction of their usual ridership.
Longhorn Lab Report: Do Re Mice
May 3, 2018
From finding a friend to fending off foes, the right call can go a long way. Graduate student Tracy Burkhard talks about the Alston’s Singing Mouse, a rodent with a unique way of communicating.
Central Texas Tortoise Rescue Provides a Home for All Kinds of Turtles
Although most people think of more traditional pets, such as cats and dogs, as needing help, Central Texas Tortoise Rescue provides a needed service for turtles and tortoises that need new homes.
Hill Country Trophy Helps Recognize Achievement in the San Marcos Community
March 28, 2018
Although some may question the wisdom of handing out “participation trophies,” Cindy and Bo Kelly, owners of Hill Country Trophy in San Marcos, say recognizing children for their efforts is a rewarding part of their work.
Longhorn Lab Report: Why Dark Matter Matters
March 23, 2018
Dark matter makes up as much as 68 percent of the universe, but we know barely anything about it — including if it exists at all. UT astronomy professor Michael Boylan-Kolchin talks about the implications of his newest research into the mysterious substance.
Longhorn Lab Report: Swipe Left, Swipe Ribbet
February 20, 2018
Still looking for a match after Valentine’s Day? UT biology professor Mike Ryan, author of A Taste for the Beautiful, may have some dating advice for you — if you’re a frog, that is.
Alpaca Wool Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Fibers
February 19, 2018
Tierra Prometida, an alpaca ranch 15 miles west of San Marcos, is home to dozens of alpacas. Alpaca wool is more eco-friendly than synthetic fibers and even other woolly livestock.
Longhorn Lab Report: The Satan Fish Lurks Below San Antonio
January 19, 2018
UT ichthyology curator Dean Hendrickson is on a quest to find the Satan fish lurking beneath San Antonio.
Austin startup brings robotic baristas to the Drag
February 6, 2018
An Austin startup is bringing robotics to the Drag to make your morning coffee.
Briggo, a coffee shop inside of Moojo’s on Guadalupe, opened last month. However, the coffee shop is completely automated, and instead of talking to a barista, customers order through an app.
Idle time causes employees to work more slowly
January 19, 2018
Researchers have found that having too much time can cause employees to work more slowly in order to avoid boredom.
UT management professor Andrew Brodsky, along with Harvard business professor Teresa Amabile, studied the effect on an employee not having enough work to fill their time, causing a period of “idle time.”
