University of Houston

Space exploration, medical research and Tex-Mex cuisine – Houston is known for many contributions to society. But almost four decades ago, the Bayou City left a different, though equally profound, mark on U.S. history.On Nov. 18, 1977, a…

In the simplest terms, superconductivity between two or more objects means zero wasted electricity. It means electricity is being transferred between these objects with no loss of energy.Many naturally occurring elements and minerals like…

With a $2 million recruitment grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), a University of Houston researcher is setting up a lab to develop drugs that will work on traditionally undruggable targets in cancer.…

To enhance security of the nation’s border, a pioneer in drone technology at the University of Houston is proposing a continuous flight of small drones over its perimeter. One small problem: The battery limitation of small drones (they…

Despite unprecedented efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines in record time amid the global pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread rapidly with the emergence of new variants, such as delta and omicron, making the development of new…

The University of Houston has launched UH Population Health, a first-of-its-kind initiative to advance health equity in Houston, the state of Texas and beyond through a holistic approach to health and well-being.Unlike any other…

After three decades of working as an engineer, Rob Hope decided to return to the University of Houston to pursue his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. He wants to teach high school math when he retires. Hope said he found the…

Maggie Mahoney, assistant director of UH Learning Abroad, has been named a Gilman International Scholarship Advisor Ambassador by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Mahoney is one of only 20 people…

The news is horrifying – a list that seems to keep growing of high-profile African Americans believed to have died by suicide in the last few weeks: Mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland Kevin Ward, 44 Former Miss USA and attorney Cheslie Kryst,…

A new survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs finds Texans divided about assurances that new state laws will be enough to keep them from losing electrical power and heat if another big freeze happens this…