Research News Archive
RESEARCH NEWS
From alternative energy to health threats to space exploration, Mavs are leading cutting-edge research projects.
Future innovators take over UTA at science fair
Participation spiked as 530 young innovators showcased projects at the 74th Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Q&A: Springing forward and struggling with sleep
UTA sleep expert Christine Spadola explains how daylight saving time disrupts sleep and what you can do to adjust
Brain mapping unlocks key Alzheimer’s insights
A UTA, University of California–San Francisco study explores why some nerve cells are more vulnerable to neurodegeneration
UTA begins groundbreaking study on how we age
Study of Tarrant County residents will use advanced imaging and genetics to explore health declines in older adults
UTA retains top-tier U.S. research status
Among only 5% of universities nationwide to receive R1 status, UTA expands its research impact
Birds breathe in dangerous plastics—and so do we
A UTA study finds high levels of microplastics in bird lungs, raising alarms about the pollution humans inhale daily
Award-winning research may unlock universe’s origins
UTA physicist Ben Jones recognized for pioneering particle physics instrumentation
UTA partnership boosts biomanufacturing in North Texas
Partnership with Texas A&M Engineering drives biotech innovation and workforce growth
Study: UTA research drives widespread economic impact
University’s research programs boost local, state and national economies
Researchers uncover surprising link to stroke risk
UTA study finds that Americans over 65 who experienced parental divorce as children are more likely to suffer a stroke
When teen body image becomes a deadly perception
Adolescents who feel overweight face triple the risk of self-harm, new UTA study finds
Partnership with HF Controls fuels nuclear innovation
Company’s investment empowers AI research to enhance nuclear plant control systems
Next-level transport could be coming for 2026 World Cup
UTA researcher Jinzhu Yu is identifying the best locations for vertiports in North Texas, paving the way for a potential flying taxi network
UTA research drives innovation and impact
Record funding supports breakthroughs in semiconductor technology, health care, energy and sustainability, positioning UTA as a leader in research
Research on past hurricanes aims to reduce future risk
UTA-led international study shows how understanding tropical storms can help protect communities from future events, reducing displacement and saving resources
UTA powers domestic magnet manufacturing innovation
Physicist J. Ping Liu receives $1.3 million grant to develop stronger cost-effective magnets, reducing U.S. reliance on foreign supplies
UTA becomes one of largest natural history libraries
Donations of 10,000 rare items will allow scientists more opportunities to study reptiles and amphibians
Associate Research VP tapped for national leadership
Jeremy Forsberg to chair key committee shaping U.S. research policy
Biologist leads new $1.8 million gene regulation study
Team hopes understanding RNA pathways will lead to better gene therapies
Physics student wins statewide award before graduation
Work on graphene has wide research applications including energy storage and disease treatments
UTA honors grad is one step closer to medical school
The undergraduate researcher hopes to help improve women’s health
Passion to serve others fuels social work graduate
Graduate student’s independent study project on cognitive decline recently published
UTA student recognized for research on high-fat diets
Study on cardiovascular research received two awards from national health organization
School social workers an underutilized resource
As mental health challenges in children increase, schools struggle to best deploy social workers into the field
UT Arlington biologist discovers new species of gecko
Team definitively identifies tiny lizard first spotted in Venezuela in 2002
UTA researchers begin quest for rare lizard
Team will determine if West Texas lizard is a new species worthy of conservation efforts
Algae research provides insight on immune health
New UTA study on the algae-jellyfish relationship has implications for humans, coral reefs
Reminders can eliminate age-related decline in memory
A to-do list is one way to easily reduce memory declines
New research shows urine tests may detect early diseases
Analyzing RNA in urine for cell changes may allow some individuals to avoid invasive biopsies
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Can snakes shed light on human regenerative capacity?
UT Arlington research on pythons provides insights into human diseases like diabetes and cancer
UTA invests in cutting-edge genomic research technology
$1 million gene sequencer is the only one of its kind in North Texas
UTA receives $1.5 million for space weather program
National Science Foundation grant paves the way for space physics B.S. degree track
UTA research contributed $302 million to U.S. economy
58% of research spending went to Texas vendors and contractors
UTA physicists explore possibility of life beyond Earth
Doctoral student leads research on planets that spend some of their orbits in habitable zone
UTA study suggests simple steps may improve team ethics
Speaking up appears to be key to ethical decision-making in research groups
UTA undergraduate researcher wins state honor
Jenny Hoang among eight students to present at annual conference in El Paso
UTA cancer researcher to lead national organization
Sherri McFarland named President of American Society of Photobiology
UTA chemists receive international honors
Armstrong and Dasgupta recognized by influential magazine
UTA harvests first climate-smart soybean crop
USDA project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
UTA to build netted drone facility in Fort Worth
Center will enhance research and development of autonomous vehicles
UTA undergraduate researcher receives national honors
Physics major recognized for neutrino research
Community college students conduct research at UTA
Partnership encourages junior college students to continue to four-year STEM degrees
UTA research expenditures increased 40% in 2023
UTA research expenditures increased 40% in 2023
Alaskan land eroding faster due to climate change
UTA scientist’s research shows how global warming is slowing formation of new permafrost
Barriers complicate exercise for disability community
More resources and outreach necessary to encourage continued physical activity
Fish adjust reproduction in response to predators
UT Arlington research shows fish species evolve egg-laying habits when threatened
Bringing quantum tools to high school classrooms
UTA-led program gives high school teachers and students access to college concepts
UTA increases interdisciplinary grants by 40% in 2024
Seven multidisciplinary teams receive one-year awards to facilitate research
Welch Foundation supports UTA’s drug delivery innovations
Grant fuels chemistry professor’s research on effective medication production
11th-grade student wins competition with research conducted...
Student honored at largest pre-college STEM competition for her work in Junha Jeon’s lab
Mirror-image chemicals may revolutionize drug delivery
Lab-created chemicals may make it easier to formulate and deliver complex medications
UTA awards more than $130,000 to spark new research
Research Enhancement Program grants serve as seed funding for new creative activity
