Eric M Henrikson
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Senior Science Reporter and Weather Producer at KXAN News in Austin, TX
At 19, Connor Garbo runs his own Cuban sandwich food truck in Austin, TX. This mini-doc explores his business and what sets it apart.
03/28/2026
MotoGP in Austin was a blast this week! I was invited out to check out some of the tech behind the races and witness the power of these machines first hand. Hint: Bring earplugs 😂
An experimental chemo therapy drug may change how we fight cancer by treating it like a virus.
Discovered by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the potential drug, called Compound 1, causes cancer cells to release the same signals normal cells release when infected by a virus in preclinical models.
This is called viral mimicry. In an experiment, the immune system attacked these cancer cells as if they were a virus.
VOLUME UP! A new game is asking people to pick their favorite mating sounds?
Part of a research project at UT Austin, the game is exploring why humans prefer the same things as many animals do, like certain sounds and displays used for mating.
A baby dinosaur, found in Korea, reveal by a special lab at UT Austin!
Named the Doolysaurus, after a popular cartoon character, the small dino was around 2-years old and live about 100 million years ago
This year at SXSW, AI wasn’t just another trending topic—it was the creative force behind stunning immersive art, revolutionizing video games, and even working toward saving lives
Texas takes to the skies!
The FAA and TxDOT are launching a groundbreaking pilot program to connect Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston with eVTOL air taxi routes.
The future of homes is being printed
Did you know? Austin-based ICON just announced it will sell its groundbreaking 3D-printing technology to builders.
Imagine a world where homes are created layer by layer, faster and more sustainably!
01/28/2026
Twelve‑year‑old Kai Pollnitz from Georgetown received a life‑changing surprise when YouTube creator gifted him a custom Open Bionics Hero PRO robotic hand.
Kai, who was born with a congenital limb difference and had long dreamed of a prosthetic, spent months attending disguised appointments before the reveal.
Now learning new skills with the device, Kai says he’s excited to show it off to friends and serve as an ambassador for the company.
The winter weather is transforming my car!!!
Austin, TX woke up to a nice layer of sleet and ice this morning, but the wind and cold temps are what’s driving us indoors
12/31/2025
2025 was something else! Had its ups and downs, but the highs made it all worth it. Bringing lessons and memories into 2026, hoping it’s a bit gentler but just as exciting.
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