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Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Health Benefits of Wind Power Rely on Which Fossil Fuel Plants It Replaces
Health benefits of using wind energy instead of fossil fuels could quadruple if the most polluting power plants are selected for dialing down, new study...
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Doctors and Patients Have a New Tool to Aid in Conversations About Diet
Physicians will be able to get assistance from a new artificial intelligence system designed by nutrition researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
Dense Bacterial Populations Create Mutant Breeding Grounds for Antibiotic Resistance
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have found a new contributor to antibiotic resistance: bacterial swarms that create ideal breeding grounds to evolve...
Inspired by Biology, Physicists Make More Efficient Motors
Learn about how UT Austin physicists are using human muscles to design more efficiently designed robots.
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Texas Memorial Museum Set to Reopen in 2023 with Renovations and New Exhibits
The University of Texas at Austin and its College of Natural Sciences will renovate and upgrade one of the most historic visitors' spots on campus...
Students Win Big at International Synthetic Biology Competition
Undergraduate students at UT Austin are recognized for their work which could save bats from a condition that is often deadly and dangerous.
Newly Opened Patton Center for Marine Science Education Offers Opportunities to Explore
A newly renovated and reimagined space for exploring the science of marine life and ecosystems is now open to the public, free of charge, on...
Postdoctoral Fellow Receives Inaugural NAS Science Communication Award
Arianna Long of UT Austin has been recognized for her communication of research on the evolution of the universe.
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Texas Biologics to Bolster Research in Therapeutics
A new University of Texas at Austin initiative will focus primarily on biologic research and development.
Shining a Light on How Bilingual Children Learn
UT assistant professor Maria Arredondo conducts an experiment to identify whether or not bilingual children are more efficient learners.