Researchers at UT Dallas have developed a novel technology called biscrolling, which enables the production of yarns containing up to 95% unspinnable guest powders and nanofibers. These yarns exhibit remarkable properties, including superconductivity, energy storage, and catalytic activity.
Dr. Rodrigue's five-year grant will examine the role of risk factors in shaping brain and cognitive aging, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease and vascular health. The project aims to develop preventive approaches for successful aging.
A UT Dallas professor designed a mass spectrometer that analyzed soil samples from Mars, revealing the ratio of carbon dioxide isotopes and their reaction to volcanic activity. This provides a more complete understanding of the current Martian atmosphere and climate history.
A UT Dallas research team is testing innovative facial recognition programs to identify individuals who may pose a security risk. The algorithms showed promising results, especially when combined with human evaluation techniques, identifying nearly 100% of matching faces.
A $1.7 million NIH grant supports UT Dallas researcher Dr. Michael Kilgard's investigation into nerve stimulation as a long-term cure for tinnitus. The goal is to retrain the brain to ignore nerve signals that simulate ringing, offering a possible permanent end to the condition.
Researchers from UT Dallas' NanoTech Institute have developed two types of artificial muscles that convert chemical energy into mechanical energy, addressing limitations of traditional battery-powered robots. The breakthroughs could lead to advancements in autonomous humanoid robots, prosthetic limbs and exoskeletons.
A UTD-led research team has produced strong, transparent carbon nanotube sheets with exceptional mechanical and electronic properties. These sheets have numerous applications, including organic light-emitting displays, low-noise electronic sensors, and artificial muscles.