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Unique Shape of Star’s Explosion Revealed Just a Day After Detection
Using the polarization of light, researchers revealed information about the geometry of the explosion that other types of observation cannot provide.
Destroying Crazy Ant Nest Structure Makes Them Vulnerable to Pathogens
Research initiated at a UT field station keeps progressing. That is good news for a war on an invasive species.
UT News
From Research to Results: UT-City of Austin Partnership Delivers
Tim Keitt and Ed LeBrun are among the UT researchers helping Austin, combat invasive species and plan for tomorrow.
UT News
9 Ways UT Is Advancing Dementia Research
Researchers at UT Austin are working to change the future of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
“Rival” Neutrino Experiments NOvA and T2K Publish First Joint Analysis
The results add to physicists’ understanding of neutrinos and validate collaboration between major experiments.
McDonald Observatory
Tiny Galaxy, Big Find: Black Hole Discovered in Nearby Segue 1
Students discovered a surprise in the heart of a nearby dwarf galaxy.
A New Tool for Healthcare Gives Better Outbreak Forecasts
Pinpointing an outbreak’s peak, the approach can boost health systems’ preparedness and risk communication.
New Gene-Editing Tech Holds Promise for Treating Complex Genetic Diseases
Advanced biotechnology repurposes two bacterial immune systems to correct large stretches of DNA.
Vulnerable Salamanders, Key to Healthy Ecosystems, a Focus in Two Studies
A pair of studies from UT Austin offer insights into these keystone species.
Oden Institute
Born Together: A New Look at Binary Stars
A new study involving astronomer Stella Offner manages to pierce the universe’s dark, hazy cosmos for a glimpse at infant stars in relationship.