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Texas Science Festival Invites Community to Partake in the Joys of Discovery
From a talk-show themed night with science comedy to a campus-wide day for hands-on STEM exploration, the 2026 Texas Science Festival offers something for everyone.
Upcoming Events
Feb
17
2026
Careers, Learning and Development
2026 UT Health Professions Fair: Day 1
5:00 pm
– 8:00 pm
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In Person
Feb
18
2026
Careers, Learning and Development
2026 UT Health Professions Fair: Day 2
10:00 am
– 2:00 pm
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In Person
Feb
18
2026
Feb
18
2026
Feb
18
2026
Feb
19
2026
Careers, Learning and Development
Texas Society for Microscopy 2026 Meeting - Day 1
8:00 am
– 9:00 pm
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In Person
Feb
19
2026
Texas Science & Natural History Museum: Guided Tour of Epic Encounters
2:00 pm
– 3:00 pm
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In Person
Feb
19
2026
On the Causes of Obesity and Its Treatment: The End of the Beginning
6:00 pm
– 7:30 pm
•
In Person
Feb
19
2026
Feb
20
2026
Careers, Learning and Development
Texas Society for Microscopy 2026 Meeting - Day 2
8:00 am
– 5:00 pm
•
In Person
Texas Science in the News
Interesting Engineering
Quantum freeze: U.S. team turns exciton superfluid into supersolid in a global first
February 9, 2026
Popular Mechanics
A Version of ‘You’ From a Parallel Universe Could Be Manipulating Your Life, This Wild Theory Suggests
February 6, 2026
Physics Today
Top-cited authors from India and North America share their tips for early-career researchers
February 3, 2026
Fast Company
This ‘chemical sponge’ sucks up the valuable minerals in polluted water
February 3, 2026
Texas Standard
From stars to simulations, counting down our 10 favorite science stories
February 3, 2026
KXAN
Austin museum unveils immersive prehistoric exhibit with fossils found in the area
February 3, 2026
College Highlights
Podcasts
Can Tiny Bubbles Help Save the Planet?
Seagrasses store a lot of carbon in their tissues, making them a potential counterweight to rising levels of atmospheric CO2.
Featuring:
Futuristic Fuels
Some of the most revolutionary ideas for powering our society sound a bit like science fiction, requiring only cheap, abundant resources like sunlight, plants or water.
Learning to Learn with AI
Professors are using artificial intelligence to help students think more deeply about their learning and overcome struggles.
Making Science More Accessible for Everyone
Q&A with Eman Alasadi, Ph.D.
The Graduate Student, Chemistry
