Study: Microbial Dark Matter Dominates Earth’s Environments
Research led by Karen Lloyd says that uncultured microbes could be dominating nearly all the environments on earth except for the human body.
Microgrids Hold the Key to Keeping Power Flowing After Disasters
Microgrid technology now being refined will make it less likely for power to go off and, if it does, allow it to be restored much quicker.
Knoxville Runners: College of Nursing’s Precious Prints 5K is September 29
For the sixth year in a row, UT’s Student Nurses Association will host its annual Sprint for the Prints 5K Run and Walk. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on September 29, beginning on Circle Park Drive.
Nuclear Explosion Hunter to be Featured on NBC Nightly News
Hidden in the Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend, Tennessee, is a sophisticated laboratory with a particular mission: to listen and record explosions produced by nuclear testing around the world.
Body Farm Helps Solve 30-Year-Old Case of Missing Indiana Woman
The remains of an Indiana woman who had been missing for over 30 years were identified thanks to the efforts of the Forensic Anthropology Center and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Professors Receive CAREER Awards from National Science Foundation
Sharani Roy and Sarah Lebeis will join the exclusive group of College of Arts and Sciences faculty to be honored with a National Science Foundation CAREER award.
Study Suggests Potential Therapy for Huntington’s Disease
A new study suggests that Huntington’s disease may take effect much earlier in life than was previously believed, and that a new drug may be key in controlling the disease.
NSF Funds Project to Help UT Recruit, Retain Female Faculty in STEM
Veerle Keppens is leading a project that will help UT recruit and retain women faculty in science, engineering, and technology fields and make life and work better for all UT employees.
Geologists Uncover New Clues about Largest Mass Extinction Ever
A new study could help explain the driving force behind the largest mass extinction in the history of Earth, known as the End-Permian Extinction.
Study: Poor Sleep + Type 2 Diabetes = Slower Wound Healing
People with Type 2 diabetes who don’t sleep well could need more time to heal their wounds, according to a new study published by UT researchers.
Parker Taking New Role at Office of Science and Technology Policy
Lynne Parker is stepping down as interim dean of the Tickle College of Engineering to serve as assistant director for artificial intelligence for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Science and Engineering Research Facility to Reopen Today
Facilities Services Electrical Services unit has been working around the clock to restore damaged electrical switchgear in the Science and Engineering Research Facility that took down power to several buildings on the Hill.