News Highlights
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Allan MacDonald Wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
MacDonald and two colleagues were honored for “foundational work that established the field of twistronics.”
Can This Scientist’s Proposal Save Coral Reefs in Our Hemisphere?
Evolutionary expert Misha Matz makes a splash with a controversial proposal that could save Caribbean coral reefs.
College of Natural Sciences Celebrates the 2026 Dean’s Honored Graduates
Meet the 32 graduating seniors being recognized for their excellence in research, academics, leadership and service to the community.
UT News
Nataša Pavlović Among Longhorns Joining American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UT mathematician Nataša Pavlović has been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Computing, Sciences, Math at UT Among Best in U.S. for Graduate Study
In 2026-2027 rankings, all UT computer science programs rank in the top 10, while math and more are in the top tier.
McDonald Observatory
Astronomers Thought the Early Universe Was Full of Hydrogen. Now They’ve Found It.
Astronomers using data from the Hobby–Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) based at UT made the discovery.
New Model Shows How Behavioral Flexibility Affects Animal Evolution
Animals able to change behaviors but slow to evolve might fare better than previously thought amid climate change.
A Secret Weapon from Salmonella Could Help Us Maintain Healthier Microbiomes
The discovery could also lend itself to the development of future antibacterial therapies.
Experimental Chemo Drug May Trick the Immune System Into Fighting Cancer
The finding suggests other chemo drugs, too, may be making cancer cells cause a surprising immune-system reaction.
Visualizing Science Contest Winners for 2026 Span Disciplines
Top-prize image highlights a vital player in the central nervous system.
