News: Physics
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
UT Scientists Spied a Skyrmion. What is that?
This, and six other questions about a recent first in physics, answered.

Physicists Reveal Muscles’ Molecular Secret to Balancing Strength and Stamina
The findings could have implications for robotics, prosthetics and energy efficient machines.

University of Texas-led Team Solves a Big Problem for Fusion Energy
Their method to speed up the design of “magnetic bottles” offers an answer to a complex 70-year-old challenge.

Guggenheim Foundation Names 3 at UT in 100th Class of Fellows
Swarat Chaudhuri, a computer scientist, and Feliciano Giustino, a physicist, are among this year’s fellows.

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TAU Systems’ Laser Driven Particle Accelerator Receives UT Investment
Founded by UT physics professor Björn Manuel Hegelich, TAU Systems is developing TAU Labs, an R&D center and radiation testing facility.

Quantum Science and Technology Turn 100
The College of Natural Sciences is celebrating a century of quantum science and technology.

Six UT Faculty Members Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
The annual award recognizes early-career scientists whose work demonstrates exceptional promise.

Texas Science Festival-Goers to Enjoy Fusion of Curiosity and Discovery
The University of Texas at Austin will host the science-themed, STEAM-inspired festival from Feb. 21-March 6.

Chelikowsky Receives 2025 Hill Prize in Physical Sciences
Three UT Austin scientists and engineers received high-risk high-reward awards this year from TAMEST.

Dark Matter Might Have Formed Earlier than Thought
The new model is called WIFI, which stands for dark matter production during Warm Inflation via Freeze-In.
