News: Chemistry

Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

Texas Quantum Institute

Quantum Leap for STEM Graduate Training at UT

A new initiative will prepare graduate students in the rapidly evolving field of quantum science and technology.

Illustration shows how atom-thin materials enable control of individual photons of light

UT News

4 Tons of Spinach, 3 Professors and 1 Life-Changing Discovery

It was 84 years ago this week that UT researchers isolated and named folic acid.

Against a backdrop of spinach leaves are old-time news clips with headlines "U.T. Scientists Find New Vitamins in Spinach: Why Popeye Has Big Msucles" and "New 'Life Staff' Found in Spinach" and "Three U.T. Scientists Discover New Vitamin"

Research

This Protein Slows the Aging Brain, and We Know How to Counter It

The findings raise the possibility of new treatments for aging-related cognitive decline.

Two red neurons on a black background. The one one the left has many branches. The one on the left has few branches.

The Alcalde

Star Students: Meet the 2025 President’s Leadership Winners

Three students from the College of Natural Sciences, Neha Donthineni, Niels Levy-Thiebaut and Franchesca Untalan, were selected for their dedication to leaving a positive impact...

Niels Levy-Thiebaut, Franchesca Untalan and Neha Donthineni

Research

3D Printing Breakthrough Paves Way for Next-Gen Medical Devices and Stretchable Electronics

New methods for printing objects lead to materials with the flexibility, strength and complexity that nature offers.

A 3D printed object contains multiple interlocking layers of circles.

Research

Unlock Your Computer with a Password-encoded Molecule

University of Texas at Austin researchers have developed a new method to encode information in synthetic molecules.

A multilayered rendering of atoms and molecules of varying colors suggests a complex structure at work.

Research

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.

Blue and green spirals of amino acids against a dark blue background

Features

How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

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UT News

UT Austin and MD Anderson Launch Joint Initiative to Advance Breakthroughs in Cancer Research

Interdisciplinary research teams involve UT Austin faculty in the life sciences, computer science and chemistry.

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Research

New Chemical Discovery Could Make Medicine and Manufacturing More Sustainable

A research team has developed a more efficient way to build molecules using green chemistry.

Two empty halves of a pill capsule with metallic molecule model between them on a gray background.