UT’s Kraken: Simply the Best
The world's fastest university-managed supercomputer unravels questions of the Universe
Can Better Soybeans Lead to Better Water Quality?
Work by UT Institute of Agriculture researchers could reduce contamination associated with the Gulf Dead Zone.
Promise the Moon
"The moon has the potential to be, essentially, a gas station in the sky" -- Larry Taylor, UT Knoxville Distinguished…
From Green to Gold
In 1959 Dr. Eyvind Thor planted two white pines outside his UT lab. Today he can't stretch his arms halfway…
Kraken Scales Supercomputer Ranks
UT’s new supercomputer ranked 15th in the latest Top 500 list of the world’s most powerful computers.
Countdown to Biofuels
Energy security, global warming, food versus fuel: while the energy debates rage, UT is forging ahead toward a homegrown solution.
We’ve Got the Power
UT's new supercomputer is one of the world's fastest after just a few months in operation. In June, UT's Kraken…
The Pleasure is All Mine
Research scientist Jonathan Balcombe posits in his book Pleasurable Kingdom that humans aren't the only animals capable of feeling pleasure.
Set to Rights
Dr. Michael Lofaro is editing a new series of James Agee’s work, including the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, A Death in…
Test By Fire
Dr. Robert H. Swansbrough’s book raises questions about how the Iraq War and Bush’s Middle East policies will affect the…
Fill’er Up with Grassoline
Tennessee business people, farmers, scientists, and political leaders have a shared vision of a statewide economy powered by ethanol.
Fuels, Funds, and a Solved Mystery
UT is a leader in the development of alternative fuels, and Dr. Bill Bass has solved the mystery of "The…
Wrong President, Wrong Time
Tom Coens spends much of his time perusing letters, memos, speeches, and other communications to and from Andrew Jackson.
Fueling Change
As gasoline prices continue to fluctuate, nearly everyone has an opinion about fuel production and consumption.
Rehabilition Goes to the Dogs
Although she was only 10 years old, Maggie Carlin suffered excruciating pain from arthritis in both knees.
Fuel from the Fields
Agricultural production has traditionally focused on food and fiber, but a third F has entered the picture. Fuel.
Biodiesel Comes Full Circle
When you hear Scott Curran talk about "creating a model for campus sustainability," it's hard not to get caught up…
Mays Pursues a Workable Fuel Cell
Jimmy Mays's polymer research has put him on the leading edge of a new clean-energy research initiative.
Fueling Tomorrow
Gas-guzzling cars and congested highways -- our transportation culture is ripe for change, but can we hope for anything better?
