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Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
McDonald Observatory
LightSound Workshops Make April’s Eclipse More Accessible to Visually Impaired
As the moon eclipses the sun during a solar eclipse the sunlight begins to dim and the LightSound device outputs a change in musical tone.

Texas Engineer
ROBOT SZN
This fall, UT hosted several robotics events, with experts from around the world converging on the Forty Acres to discuss the future of the field.

The Texas Leader
A Dedicated Educator
Alumnus Jeff Cotten (B.A. Computer Science, ’99) has made several gifts that benefit students as he honors his mother’s life and teaching career.

UT News
What Happens to the UT Turtles When it Gets Cold Outside?
Travis LaDuc, who oversees UT Austin’s herpetology collection at the Biodiversity Center in the College of Natural Sciences, spoke to UT News.

UT News
UT Austin’s Top Research Stories of 2023
From a brain decoder to a supermassive black hole to a cancer drug advance, College of Natural Sciences researchers made breakthroughs this year.

Bill Press of UT Austin Publishes a Memoir on his Storied Career
Across domains, Press has contributed to many fields and institutions, which he writes about in a newly published memoir.

Weinberg Institute
Meet a Graduate Student at the Nexus Point of Gravitational Wave Discovery
A Texas Science video series profiles student researchers, including physics graduate student Snehal Tibrewal.

UT News
UT Celebrates the Life of Jim Vick
The University of Texas at Austin is mourning the death of the late vice president for student affairs and legendary mathematics professor emeritus.

Turtle Pond Offers Research Site for Undergraduates
A new long-running project allows undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience with ecological research in the heart of the UT Austin campus.

UT News
Students and Faculty Parade Their Robots Through Campus
Texas Robotics held its inaugural Robot Parade, and members of various research labs and student groups showcased their work.
