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Research

Nearly Half of Latin American Frogs and Toads Are at Risk

A new study shows that nearly half of frog and toad species in Latin America may lose their habitat range by 2050.

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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.

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Research

Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change

Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.

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Accolades

Meet Three Exceptional Seniors Among our 2025 Graduates of Distinction

More than 150 top CNS students have been selected and celebrated for their distinctive contributions.

2025 Graduates of Distinction. From left: Sanjaya Kumar, Hayden Stegall and Miriam Yampuler

Accolades

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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Undergraduate College

College of Natural Sciences Student Awarded Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Biochemistry junior Mrigayu Ghosh plans to conduct pioneering research in stem cells and mechanobiology for tissue engineering.

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Announcements

Science and STEM Camps at UT Austin this Summer

UT Austin has a wide range of offerings for young people interested in exploring technology and science learning this summer.

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Research

Genetic Match Between Mother and Child Reduces “Obstetrical Dilemma”

A common idea in evolutionary biology comes under new scrutiny with help from a big medical dataset and AI.

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The Graduate School

Graduate Students Win at 2025 Empower Your Pitch Competition

Neuroscience Ph.D. student Cole Maguire and cell and molecular biology Ph.D. student Lisa Wang won prizes for research talks.

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UT News

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.

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