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Scientists Discover How We Play Memories in Fast Forward

New research shows how we use a special brain wave frequency when we think about past or future events to play them in fast forward.

Accolades

Neuroscience professor wins NSF CAREER award

Laura Colgin studies the relationship between brain waves and memory during sleep.

Podcast

Cocktail Party Effect

Your brain has to do all sorts of tricks to focus on just one voice floating in a sea of noise, including localization

Research

Dr. Laura Colgin receives NSF CAREER award

Features

2015 Summer Blockbusters: Meet Our Science Truth Detector

With summer movie season in full swing, cinema-goers are leaving theaters with one big question in mind: “Wait, could that really happen?”

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6 Tips for Staying Sharp

Experts at UT Austin share what science says about how students can stay sharp during busy times.

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Hooray for Pi Day

Pi plays a central role in the research of scientists and mathematicians at UT Austin.