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Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
U.S. News Ranks UT Austin Computer Science Among Best in Graduate Program Rankings
The 2024-2025 rankings tout computer science at The University of Texas at Austin as among the seven best nationally.
New Advanced Quantum Science Institute Will Bridge Basic Research and Applied Science
Elaine Li and Xiuling Li will co-direct the new Texas Quantum Institute.
Fashion Meets Science in New Exhibition at Texas Science & Natural History Museum
A new exhibition features plant-based compostable materials for use in the fashion industry.
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Semiconductor Master’s Program Will Offer Hands-on Experience in Rapidly Growing Industry
The new program will help fill the demand for semiconductor scientists and engineers and give students a chance to lead in a booming industry.
Wildflower Center
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Launches Live Owl Nest Cam
A much-loved great horned owl named ‘Athena’ is viewable at The University of Texas at Austin center and field station.
New Quantum Sensing Center Aims to Transform Disease Diagnostics and Prevention
Mark Raizen is part of a new effort focused on translating discoveries from the physics lab to the clinic.
McDonald Observatory
Giant Magellan Telescope Expands Global Science Impact with Taiwanese Partner
GMT's consortium expands to 14 institutions with addition of Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Remembering Electrochemistry Pioneer and Texas Science Legend Allen Bard
The 'Father of Modern Electrochemistry' won the National Medal of Science, King Faisal International Prize, Wolf Prize and the Priestly Medal.
Excavation of Colossal Caverns for Neutrino Experiment Completed
The caverns in Lead, South Dakota, will house the gigantic particle detectors of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment.
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New Texas Center Will Create Generative AI Computing Cluster Among Largest of Its Kind
UT's powerful artificial intelligence hub has one of the largest GPU computing clusters for AI at a university.