A University of Texas study in Nature Scientific Reports shows regular physical activity improves sleep quality and reduces stress, with data gathered from young adults using wearables and wellness app reports.

San Marcos introduced five electric vehicles, including Ford F-150 Lightning trucks and Toyota bZ4X cars, to its municipal fleet, focusing on sustainability and cost savings.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin developed a brain-computer interface that enables playing video games using brainwaves, bypassing the need for personalized calibration.

The Austin Monitor reports on the city's goals to electrify its vehicle fleet in alignment with its Climate Equity Plan, aiming for zero emissions by 2040, despite facing challenges such as supply constraints and infrastructure needs.

UT Austin, ACC, and Texas Institute for Electronics partner to create a Semiconductor Training Center aimed at equipping the semiconductor workforce with necessary skills to meet industry demands by 2030.

An audit reveals that Austin's program aiding those needing power for medical devices is hindered by a complex signup process, with many applications denied due to paperwork issues.

Texas integrates AI into state agencies, potentially speeding up services, under advisement from its AI Advisory Council. Programs are enhancing tasks like incident response and paperwork processing.

Research by professors Andrew Brodsky and Hayley Blunden indicates that impressions made in virtual meetings have significant long-term impact on perceptions of intelligence and leadership.

Austin announces the launch of its .austin top-level domain during SXSW, emphasizing increased security through blockchain technology and local pride.

A study at The University of Texas suggests that touch can jumpstart babies' self-recognition abilities, with tactile experiences leading to earlier mirror self-recognition.

SXSW in Austin featured military tech innovations, including drones and AI translation, amid protests over the Army's sponsorship and defense contractor ties.

UT Austin scientists, funded by a $1.7 million DOE grant, are advancing methods to produce hydrogen from iron-rich rocks, offering a cleaner energy source.

TxDOT is conducting over 100 research projects to improve road safety and efficiency, assessing new technologies like geothermal bridge heating and enhanced traffic management.