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Allan MacDonald Wins Frontiers of Knowledge Award
The UT Austin physicist was one of two scientists to win the international prize in the category of basic sciences.
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Texas Science in the News
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
Interesting Engineering
U.S. 3D printing breakthrough builds realistic human hand model inexpensively
January 30, 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
