The Conversation: Hurricanes Devastated Florida’s East Coast – Then Seagrass Made an Unexpected Comeback
New research examines what the unexpected recovery may reveal about ecosystem resilience in heavily degraded coastal systems.
The Conversation: As Renaissance Fairs Become Big Business, Can They Retain Their Counterculture Roots?
Renaissance festivals now sit at an uneasy crossroads between countercultural expression and commercial spectacle.
The Conversation: 1776’s Declaration of Independence Inspired Washington’s Troops To Fight Against the Odds – And Also Helped Bring in Powerful Allies
The Declaration was more than just an inspiring document — it was America’s first formal declaration of war.
UT Names New Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices
Deep Jariwala is a leading scholar in quantum materials and next-generation electronic devices.
Five UT Faculty Teams Receive Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Awards
Recipients of the awards will advance their research into real-world solutions.
Four Faculty Elected 2025 AAAS Fellows
The honor is one of the most prestigious that a scientist can receive and recognizes extraordinary achievements.
The Conversation: Power Outages Can Threaten the Lives of Medical Device Users — Knowing Who Is Most at Risk Will Help Cities Respond
For millions of Americans who rely on medical equipment, losing electricity can become a health emergency.
Tennessee Employers Use AI To Complement Workers; Tariff Effects Linger
Most Tennessee business leaders surveyed believed the chance of recession was low and were optimistic about the state’s economy.
Kalinin Receives SEC Faculty Achievement Award
A UT professor is advancing materials discovery with automation.
Schwartzman Part of Team Awarded $1 Million Sloan Foundation Grant
The team will study the development of data centers and their impact.
FIFA Returns to UT for Final Pitch Management Research Field Day Ahead of World Cup 26
Turfgrass specialists, sod farmers, stadium managers and other professionals gathered to discuss final preparations including data-driven decisions around pitch testing, management, protection and aesthetics as well as stadium-specific setup considerations and lighting.
The Conversation: Will AI Accelerate or Undermine the Way Humans Have Always Innovated?
Unlike individual performance, technology advances through combination and collaboration.