The Conversation: Why Can’t I Wiggle My Toes One at a Time, Like My Fingers?
Other primates can use their feet almost like hands — so why don’t human feet work that way?
The Conversation Weekly Podcast: The American Fixation on White Afrikaners in South Africa Stretches Back Nearly a Century
The history of the links between white nationalists in the US and South Africa can be traced back to a sociological study from the 1930s.
The Conversation: Fern Stems Reveal Secrets of Evolution – How Constraints in Development Can Lead to New Forms
With over 400 million years of evolutionary history, ferns can teach us a lot about how the diversity of planet Earth came to be.
Six UT Faculty Among World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers
Engineering and chemistry professors have been named to the list, an honor bestowed on a small number of scientists and social scientists.
UT Dedicates Jenny Boyd Theatre
The new state-of-the-art facility, which stands on the former site of the Carousel Theatre, will stage its first two productions in spring 2026.
The Conversation: Trump Was Already Cutting Low-Income Energy Assistance – The Shutdown Is Making Things Worse as Cold Weather Arrives
Several states have pushed back the start of their winter energy assistance because their federally allocated funds had yet to show up.
SEC Names Four Faculty Members Academic Leadership Development Fellows
The fellowship program seeks to identify, prepare and advance academic leaders for roles within SEC institutions and beyond.
The Conversation: From ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Dracula,’ Exploring the Dark World of Death and the Undead Offers a Reminder of Our Mortality
For centuries, death has been a topic of fascination for authors and readers alike.
UT Researchers in Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science Receive NSF Early Career Awards
The winners will advance research in pharmaceutical drug design, phishing detectors and quantum technology.
UT Investments Enhance Student Experience, Support Research and Workforce Needs
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is building for the future – investing in its campus to enhance the student experience and support high-impact research, academic excellence, the workforce needs of the state and world-class athletics.
The Conversation: Who Invented the Light Bulb?
Thomas Edison typically gets credit for inventing the light bulb, but the actual story is more complicated and interesting.
The Conversation: Naming and Categorizing Objects Is Part of How Young Kids Develop Executive Function Skills
Researchers have gained new insight into how children develop the decision-making skills needed to set and pursue goals.