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5 Questions for Vernita Gordon
The winner of a Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award highlights classroom approaches linked to lasting impact.
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Phys.Org
Detecting strong-to-weak symmetry breaking might be impossible, study shows
December 1, 2025
Chemistry World
New metal-organic framework binds two gas molecules at each metal site
November 26, 2025
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Crazy ants are invading Central Texas; UT just discovered why eradicating them is hard
November 26, 2025
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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.
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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