News: Research
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
McDonald Observatory
Vast Molecular Cloud Discovered Near Our Solar System
One of the largest single structures in the sky, the cloud is about 40 moons across, but not visible to the unaided eye.
Nearly Half of Latin American Frogs and Toads Are at Risk
A new study shows that nearly half of frog and toad species in Latin America may lose their habitat range by 2050.
New Sequencing Method Brings New Possibilities in Protein Research
UT researchers have developed the first viable alternative to a 75-year-old method for sequencing proteins.
UT Marine Science Institute
Heat Waves Hit Hard, as Specialist Butterfly Fish Fail to Adapt
Because butterfly fish do not shift their diets during coral bleaching events, they, like the coral, face threats.
Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change
Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.
Genetic Match Between Mother and Child Reduces “Obstetrical Dilemma”
A common idea in evolutionary biology comes under new scrutiny with help from a big medical dataset and AI.
Cockrell School of Engineering
New Research Boosts Future Whooping Cough Vaccines
Molecular biosciences faculty contributed to advances that could lead to more effective, longer lasting vaccines.
UT Biodiversity Center
Prickly Pear Cactus Moth Invasion Expands in Texas
Researchers have a key update on work to fight invasive moths capable of decimating native Texas prickly pear.
Researchers Achieve Quantum Computing Milestone, Realizing Certified Randomness
A team including Scott Aaronson demonstrated what may be the first practical application of quantum computers to a real world problem.
Texas Connect
Turtle pond serves as living lab for student researchers
Justin Havird is leading students in a research project on the ecology and evolution of UT Austin's beloved turtles.
