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North Texas Student Research on Display in Regional Science Fair

by | Feb 17, 2017
In its 66th year, the Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair is the longest-running science and engineering fair in the state.
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Varidesk
Stand-Up Company: Coppell’s Varidesk Continues to Grow
by | Feb 17, 2017
The company says that humans weren't designed to sit all day, and adopting a standing desk can improve your health.
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With Vinyl Records Making Their Comeback, Addison Company Debuts Modernized Press
by | Feb 14, 2017
Addison-based Hand Drawn Pressing is churning out vinyls on the world’s first fully automatic, modernized record press.
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award
Fort Worth Cancer Center Wins Innovator Award
by | Feb 14, 2017
The Foley and Lardner LLP award recognizes effective business models and strategies for cancer care providers.
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skyline

Dallas Resident Fashions 3D Models of City Skylines

by | Feb 10, 2017
Brandon Warman, the 25-year-old co-owner of Handground coffee grinders, has crafted replicas of the Dallas and Fort Worth skylines, with others on the way. Each 2.25-inch-tall piece takes about 10 hours to print on his 3D printer.
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Wind turbines.
Texas Tops Nation in Wind Power, and Capacity Still Rising
by | Feb 10, 2017
Texas has more than 20,000 megawatts of wind power capacity, nearly one-fourth of the total capacity in the country.
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robotics
DFW Teams Headed to World Robotics Event
by | Feb 10, 2017
After regional contest, three student robotics teams advanced from a pool of 60 to represent DFW at North American and world events.
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Earth Day Texas
Smart Cities Talk, Hackathon in the Lineup for Earth Day Texas
by | Feb 9, 2017
The world's largest Earth Day exposition returns to Fair Park in April with an array of eco-friendly events.
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NASA

Uber Hires NASA Engineer to Help Create Flying Cars

by | Feb 8, 2017
Mark Moore will be spearheading, Uber Elevate, the company's new flying car initiative.
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Mowing Robot Takes Top Prize at UTA Innovation Day Contest
by | Feb 8, 2017
The third annual event showcased the creativity and inventions of young entrepreneurs.
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DISD STEM Expo 2017
From Robots to Drones, DISD Event Puts STEM in Focus
by | Feb 7, 2017
According to the district, its the largest STEM-focused event in the state.
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Red-light Tie-ups: Relief May Be Easy as ‘Pi’
by | Feb 6, 2017
UTD Researchers say the average driver spends a year of his or her lifetime at stop lights. A 5 percent reduction could mean an additional 18 days of life.
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SMU Study Finds Simpler Way to Explain Physics of Running

by | Feb 2, 2017
The research could have implications on shoe design, rehabilitation practices, and running performance.
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Biotechnologist examine the plant samples in the laboratory
UTA, BRIT Joining Forces to Further Plant Research
by | Feb 1, 2017
Together, UTA and BRIT will conduct research they hope will lead to new biofuels, higher crop yields, and better understanding of Earth's plant diversity.
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tostito's
Tostitos Aims to Take 25,000 Cars Off the Road on Super Bowl Sunday
by | Jan 30, 2017
Frito-Lay partners with Uber and MADD to discourage drinking and driving on Super Bowl Sunday.
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alzheimer's
Center for BrainHealth Kicks off Lecture Series on Feb. 7
by | Jan 30, 2017
The lecture series will offer speakers on topics from Alzheimer's to the power of the teenage brain.
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