Most people spent CARES act funds on needs, not wants
A new study suggests last year's Economic Impact Payments provided essential support.
Economics & Business
Jan 8, 2021
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Texas Tech University
Research teams make plant nutrient delivery breakthrough
When most people think of fungi, the thoughts are usually not good, turning to something that does damage more than those that are actually helpful. Yet, fungi play a critical role in the growth and development of plant life ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 17, 2020
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Data collected during Hurricane Laura presents major benefits in engineering, atmospheric science fields
Hurricane Laura was the most documented hurricane to ever make landfall in the U.S.
Earth Sciences
Sep 17, 2020
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Altitude key to mapping mesquite, bluestem growth
In Texas, mesquite trees are as common as football, thunderstorms and hot summer nights. It is a staple of outdoor cooking and prevalent in almost every part of the state.
Plants & Animals
Sep 17, 2020
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COVID-19 shines spotlight on gender inequity in academia
As COVID-19 spread across the country earlier this year, forcing schools and universities to close, Jessica L. Malisch began to notice an alarming trend—but not related to the virus.
Social Sciences
Jul 6, 2020
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Researchers discover how vegetation thinning affects New Mexico mule deer population
The study by Texas Tech scholars found deer prefer newly cleared areas in summer months and older areas during the winter.
Plants & Animals
May 8, 2020
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Study identifies interaction site for serotonin type 3A and RIC-3 chaperone
To address the receptor dysfunction associated with several serious neurological diseases, Michaela Jansen, Pharm.D., Ph.D., from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine recently completed a study ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 4, 2020
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High school student publishes scientific paper with assistance from professor
Part of being classified as one of 86 public institutions in the Very High Research Activity (R1) category by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education means attracting some of the best and brightest ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 11, 2019
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Researchers develop better method to remove toxic dyes from wastewater
Using specially created nanofiber webs allows sunlight to decay the dyes safely, inexpensively and easily.
Materials Science
Aug 28, 2019
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Professor leads science study for new space-based observatory concept
After two years of intensive work, led by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Space Science Division, the design for a conceptual space-based observatory is headed to the National Academies of Science, Engineering ...
Astronomy
Apr 30, 2019
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