University of Houston
Coverage of University of Houston in the Nexus archive.
- UH Expert Withdraws Paper Calling For More Solar Instead Of Power Plants
A University of Houston expert has withdrawn a paper advocating for increased solar energy over power plants. The author plans to publish a revised report after further review.
- Texperts: Food Trucks
University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus discusses a new Texas law that establishes a single statewide health permit for food trucks in an episode of 'Party Politics'.
- ‘It definitely trickles down’: Muslims in Texas suffer effects of Republicans’ hate speech
Muslims in Texas are experiencing the effects of anti-Muslim rhetoric, with threats and harassment becoming common. Examples include a Qur’an being burned at the University of Houston and verbal attacks on individuals wearing traditional garments.
- TIAA’s CEO made $26,000 in her first job but still maxed out her 401(k). She has advice for Gen Z
TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett advises Gen Z to prioritize retirement savings by maxing out 401(k)s early, sharing her own experience of doing so at age 26 when she earned $26,000 at Fannie Mae. She emphasizes the power of compounding and employer matches to build long-term wealth.
- Scientists break 30-year superconductivity record at normal pressure
Scientists at the University of Houston have achieved a superconductivity record of 151 Kelvin under normal pressure, surpassing a 30-year-old benchmark for zero-resistance electricity conduction.