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From alternative energy to health threats to space exploration, Mavs are leading cutting-edge research projects.
Can fitness trackers flag cardiovascular disease?
Researchers aim to detect heart disease early using sleep, activity and blood pressure data from fitness devices
Nature livestreams build real human ties
UTA study shows nature-focused livestreams foster community, reflection and mental health benefits
Are microplastics making us age faster?
UTA researchers explore how microplastics may affect muscle, brain health and aging in real-world settings
Math model sheds light on Alzheimer’s spread
UTA study shows how brain networks and genes interact to drive the disease’s progression
UTA study links police fatigue to performance risks
Officers want better sleep but face barriers such as shift work, job pressure and emotional fatigue
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How social media can help abuse survivors heal
UTA study finds young people use digital platforms to process trauma, find support and seek help
Heart attacks don’t follow a Hollywood script
UTA expert dispels myths shaped by TV and movies to improve how people recognize real heart attack symptoms
Adaptive spine board could revolutionize ER transport
UTA research shows that better cushions could set a new standard in casualty transport protocol
Taking the fear out of quantum physics
National pilot program led by UTA faculty equips STEM teachers to teach quantum science and inspire tech careers
Can enzyme behind high cholesterol be turned off?
UTA research could help restore proper cholesterol levels, stopping many diseases in their tracks
UTA powers smarter microgrids with new converter tech
Liwei Zhou’s system improves microgrid accuracy, cutting costs while managing solar, batteries and EV charging
Champion for care: UTA’s Woo earns state honor
Texas Nurses Foundation recognizes professor for excellence in teaching, mentorship and maternal health research
UTA taps AI to help cancer survivors get moving
Regular exercise boosts recovery—researchers are creating an AI-powered system to promote healthy behaviors
Chronic pain hits rural residents hardest
Pain may explain higher opioid use in rural areas, UTA study finds
Bayesian learning boosts gene research accuracy
UTA researchers develop a new tool to identify transcriptional regulators that, when they malfunction, can cause cancer
The Social Spark Behind College Vaping
Frequent talk about vaping in tight college friend groups tied to higher use, UTA study finds
Smarter Evacuations with AI and Digital Twins
New UTA study aims to give emergency planners real-time tools to protect lives during disasters
UTA students take on public policy in D.C.
Six students gain firsthand experience through internships and policy courses at UT System’s Archer Center
Stress genes clear dead cells, offering disease insights
UTA researchers uncover a new cell-clearance pathway linked to diseases affecting immunity and brain health
UT Arlington researchers: Microplastics are infiltrating our...
Wastewater treatment plants are not effectively removing this tiny pollutant, study shows
Harnessing nature’s design to build tougher materials
UTA researcher developing 3D-printed composites inspired by bamboo, conch shells for stronger planes, cars and more
Blown Away: Glass Art World Converges at UTA
Held in Texas for the first time, the event spotlighted student work, new techniques and bold glass innovations
Museum specimens offer new lens on pollution history
UTA study uses preserved plants and animals to trace 200 years of pollution exposure and its effects on human health
Can social media predict teen health risks?
UTA researchers to track 250 Texas teens’ social media use, mental health and behavior over time
Improving PSA Messaging to Protect Against Online Scams
UTA researchers will investigate how to best protect the public against online romance scams through public awareness messaging
UTA Researchers Pioneer New Heart Testing Method
Researchers use MRI and NASA-inspired pants to improve stress tests and reveal hidden heart issues
Student researchers put UTA on national stage
Program allows students to present original research, network with professionals and future employers
Studying how bacteria grow to fight infections
UTA biologist examines growth patterns in bacteria to help develop more targeted, effective antibiotics
Brannon awarded Fulbright for global health AI research
UTA communications scholar will teach in Germany, study how patients across cultures interact with AI in health care
UTA ATLAS team shares Breakthrough Prize in physics
University scientists, among first to join the ATLAS Experiment in 1995, contributed to cutting-edge particle research
Thinking peers drink more drives risky behavior
Students often overestimate how much alcohol their peers drink—study shows how to reduce risk
Prestigious research award goes to 23 UTA scholars
McNair Scholars program prepares students for careers in scientific research
UTA-based TMAC wins award for pioneering pollution tech
Real-time sensor data helps Texas manufacturers reduce costs and lower reduce emissions
NASA taps UTA for wildfire smoke warning system
Project will enhance air quality forecasting, providing real-time smoke alerts and health information
UTA wins global honor for cancer research
Radiation study by nursing and physics team earns rare Best in Physics award at largest medical physics conference in the world
UTA engineering grad shapes future with UTARI research
Connor Berberek’s work with advanced composites at UTARI shaped his academic focus and future
UTA and UTD presidents: University research is essential....
Federal money plays a leading role in biomedical innovation, technology and our everyday health
AI system targets tree pollen behind allergies
UTA researchers help develop a tool to aid allergy sufferers, farmers and city planners
How math helps to protect crops from invasive disease
UTA research unveils a math model to predict toxic crop fungi, potentially saving Texas farmers billions in losses
Study connects metal exposure to childhood gut health
Publication selected as National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Extramural Paper of the Month
UTA faculty earn top honors for research excellence
Three standout scholars recognized for advancing physics, health care and materials science worldwide
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Sun earns UTA's highest research honor
Electrical engineering Professor Yuze “Alice” Sun joins elite group of faculty, honored for research that improves lives and strengthens national security
Harmful microplastics infiltrating drinking water
UT Arlington research finds wastewater treatment plants are still not effectively removing dangerous microplastics
UTA's 23 patents strengthen UT System's No 3 ranking
Research contributions help boost the UT System’s position among the nation’s top innovators in patent technology
Four UTA faculty named NAI Senior Members
National Academy of Inventors recognizes their groundbreaking work in chemistry, engineering and health care
UTA researchers find invasive frog on Pacific island
Greenhouse frog discovered by UT Arlington team in the Marshall Islands threatens local ecosystems by displacing native species
How this tiny snake could change our view of genetics
UTA scientists reveal how the flowerpot snake repairs DNA and provides insights into human genetic conditions like Down Syndrome
New technique brings the heat to tackle plastic waste
UTA chemists explain how plastic pyrolysis works to breaks down plastic waste into molecules that be used again
Emotion-driven borrowing is deepening personal debt
UTA study reveals how impulsive loans lead to defaults and long-term financial consequences
UTA inventors recognized worldwide for innovations
UTA patents increase 15% to help UT System rank No. 6 in prestigious Top 100 worldwide list
UT Arlington-UT Austin team wins prize for vital U.S. magnet...
Physics professor J. Ping Liu helps boost nation’s energy security and advance toward a world-class magnet research hub
Biochemist’s impact on science and students honored
UTA’s Kayunta Johnson-Winters named American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology fellow