News: Physics
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
Summer at CERN
A group of undergraduate students spent their summer at the world’s largest particle physics laboratory.
Inside UT’s Quantum Ecosystem: From Breakthroughs to Possibilities
The University of Texas at Austin is charging ahead with quantum innovations, built on a history of quantum science leadership.
University of Texas at Austin Named Among Best Global Universities
U.S. News & World Report placed UT in the top 10 in the U.S. and top-tier worldwide in a variety of science subjects.
Allan MacDonald Wins Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
MacDonald and two colleagues were honored for “foundational work that established the field of twistronics.”
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Faculty Members Awarded ‘New Directions’ Seed Funding To Explore Emerging Research Opportunities
College of Natural Sciences researchers embarking on bold new research directions are receiving new seed funding.
UT Scientists Help Measure Universe’s Expansion with Gravitational Waves
An era of precision gravitational astronomy has arrived, and UT physicists are helping lead the way.
Natural Sciences Students and Faculty Win UT Co-Op Awards
Outstanding undergraduates, graduate students and faculty were honored for achievements in research, teaching and mentoring.
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5 Questions for Edoardo Baldini
The award-winning physicist discusses his quantum materials research, what inspires his work and how it could impact the future.
Three CNS Faculty Receive UT President’s Associates Undergraduate Teaching Excellence Awards
John Chisholm, Jonathan Perry and Ann Thijs were recognized for their commitment to curricular reform and educational innovation.
Physicists Discover Long-Predicted ‘Clock Magnetism’ in an Atomically Thin Crystal
Observation of BKT and six-state clock phases reveals how magnetism behaves in two dimensions and may inspire ultracompact technologies.