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Virus Slayer Awarded ‘Genius Grant’ by MacArthur Foundation
The award recognizes Jason McLellan’s work to investigate how viruses infect our cells and to develop new treatments for infectious disease.
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Texas Science in the News
The Daily Galaxy
James Webb Telescope Spots New Cosmic Object: What Are ‘Dark Stars’?
October 10, 2025
Gizmodo
Researchers Claim First ‘Unconditional Proof’ of Quantum Advantage. What Happens Next?
October 2, 2025
The Washington Post
Rare colorful hybrid jay could be result of climate change, study finds
September 30, 2025
Popular Mechanics
Scientists Say We’ve Finally Reached Quantum Supremacy. For Real This Time!
September 29, 2025
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
