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Announcements

Science and STEM Camps at UT Austin this Summer

UT Austin has a wide range of offerings for young people interested in exploring technology and science learning this summer.

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Research

Genetic Match Between Mother and Child Reduces “Obstetrical Dilemma”

A common idea in evolutionary biology comes under new scrutiny with help from a big medical dataset and AI.

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UT News

TAU Systems’ Laser Driven Particle Accelerator Receives UT Investment

Founded by UT physics professor Björn Manuel Hegelich, TAU Systems is developing TAU Labs, an R&D center and radiation testing facility.

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McDonald Observatory

JWST Awards UT Astronomers 10% of Its Coveted Observing Time

Steve Finkelstein, Danielle Berg, Adam Kraus, Stella Offner and John Chisholm are among UT Austin astronomers leading new James Webb Space Telescope projects.

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Cockrell School of Engineering

New Research Boosts Future Whooping Cough Vaccines

Molecular biosciences faculty contributed to advances that could lead to more effective, longer lasting vaccines.

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Accolades

AAS Names Steven Finkelstein as Fred Kavli Plenary Lecturer

Steven Finkelstein has been honored for his work to advance our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution at cosmic dawn.

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Features

How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

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UT Biodiversity Center

Prickly Pear Cactus Moth Invasion Expands in Texas

Researchers have a key update on work to fight invasive moths capable of decimating native Texas prickly pear.

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Accolades

Three UT Austin Faculty Members Selected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Ken Keiler studies basic molecular biology with the aim of developing new antibiotics.

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Research

Researchers Achieve Quantum Computing Milestone, Realizing Certified Randomness

A team including Scott Aaronson demonstrated what may be the first practical application of quantum computers to a real world problem.

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