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Discovery: Research Examines Sleep at Molecular Level, Scientist Studies Water Retention & Heart Failure

by | Jun 15, 2018
Also, a University of North Texas graduate student finds a way to protect nanoelectronics. Here are some of the research projects and people making strides in the North Texas research community.
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Paññã’s AI-Backed Platform Simplifying the Hiring Process
by | May 24, 2018
This week, the Plano startup announced the official launch of its platform, which uses artificial intelligence to guide automated interviews.
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Steve Case at Rise of the Rest in Dallas: Investors Should Focus on Why it Will Work
by | May 8, 2018
The AOL co-founder's traveling tour, designed to spur more growth in entrepreneurial ecosystems around the nation, made its first 2018 stop in Dallas Monday. Steve Case encouraged attendees to "seize the moment," and get engaged with helping local startups.
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Discovery: Your Opinion of Your Memory Could Help You, Wearable Fitness Trackers May Aid Cancer Assessments
by | May 4, 2018
Plus, local researchers are looking into how ovarian hormones and blood cholesterol may affect cardiovascular health. Find out more in the weekly roundup of research and development in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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$225K In Grants Aid DFW Nonprofits, Winning App Boosts School Security, State Fair Awards $600K in Scholarships

by | May 1, 2018
North Texas nonprofits and educational institutions receive financial backing from foundations and businesses to further their work, while scholarships help further DFW students' educations.
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Emerging Technologies Summit: Harnessing AI, Blockchain & IoT for Future Disruption
by | Apr 23, 2018
The two-day event at UTD brought together experts from IBM, the SEC, and tech startups to discuss ways these technologies could change the world.
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Discovery: Here’s Why You’re Thirsty After Drinking Alcohol; Boosting PTSD Treatment; Water Recycling Tech
by | Apr 19, 2018
Scientists and researchers across North Texas are making breakthroughs and discoveries every day. Here are some of the stories of how they better our world.
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Q+A: Walmart Technology’s Carlos Riojas Talks Big Data, AI & Improving Operations
by | Apr 13, 2018
The world's largest retailer choose North Texas to locate one of its first Walmart Technology offices outside Bentonville, Arkansas. One reason: It had more computer science hires from UTD than any other university.
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Discovery: Scientist Creating 3D Motion Microscope to Examine Heart, New Surface Redirects Water Faster Than Living Organisms

by | Apr 6, 2018
Let's take a closer look at some of the research taking place at laboratories and universities across North Texas. Here are some of the stories of how they better our world.
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Dallas Innovators: Matt Stevenson on AI, Neural Networks & Bina48
by | Mar 9, 2018
Q+A | Matt Stevenson helped develop the world’s most physically lifelike humanoid robots. Now, he's working on Bina48 aiming to power the robot with state-of-the-art deep learning.
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Discovery: Targeting Cancer Stem Cells, UTA Chemist Honored as Distinguished Scientist
by | Mar 2, 2018
Scientists and researchers in Dallas-Fort Worth are doing important work that improves our lives, our health, and our world. Here are some of their stories.
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Discovery: Sway, TCU Partner on Sports Performance Research & UTA Gets $3.3M for Heart Study
by | Feb 16, 2018
Every day, researchers and scientists across North Texas are discovering new things to improve our health and make our lives easier. Here are some of their stories.
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UTD Collaborates With Texas Parks and Wildlife to Teach Middle Schoolers

by | Feb 2, 2018
UTeach Dallas students connect bass fishing, genetics and math in creative lesson plans for kids.
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Discovery: REHEAL Glove Aids Healing, UNT Team Creates Revolutionary Material
by | Feb 2, 2018
All across North Texas, scientists and researchers are developing new and exciting things and making revolutionary discoveries. Here some of their stories.
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Thought Leaders: EarthX
by | Jan 30, 2018
Q+A | Musings on innovation from the region's paradigm-shifting companies and organizations
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