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New Simulation Reveals Secrets of Exotic Form of Electrons called Polarons
Feliciano Giustino leads effort to turn computational predictions into new materials.
![Illustration of atoms in a two dimensional material](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/hole-polaron2400x1600.jpg)
The Brain’s Internal Compass is More Complex Than Once Thought
New details about how the brain senses orientation might lead to earlier Alzheimer’s detection.
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Mathematics’ Highest Prize Awarded to Luis A. Caffarelli
He is the first Latin American mathematician to receive the award and the second since 2019 from UT Austin.
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The Achilles Heel That Could Lead to Universal Coronavirus Treatments
Alone, this target might not be strong enough to directly block infection, but might be used to jump-start or boost an immune response.
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Invasive Grass in Texas Uses Chemical Warfare to Crowd Out Native Species
An invasive grass causing havoc in Texas and contributing to wildfires packs a one-two wallop against native plants. Guinea grass uses a combination of crowding...
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First Images from JWST’s Largest General Observer Program
Mosaic images from the COSMOS-Web program offer a treasure trove of early galaxies.
![A field of stars](/sites/default/files/uploads/images/default/cosmos-web-nircam-starfield2400x1600.jpg)
Computer Science Professor Earns Industry Award
Kristen Grauman, a professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded the Edward J. McCluskey Technical Achievement Award by the Institute of Electrical...
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Care Experiences Are Worse in For-Profit Hospices Than in Not-for-Profit Hospices, Study Finds
Patients receiving care from for-profit hospices have substantially worse care experiences than patients who receive care from not-for-profit hospices, according to a new study from...
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Eyes on the Next Pandemic
Lauren Ancel Meyers leads a National Science Foundation-funded pilot grant to establish the UT Center for Pandemic Decision Science.
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For LGBTQ Texans, Closing the Health Disparity Gap
Phillip Schnarrs & Stephen T. Russell are collaborating with others to make Austin an epicenter of community-driven LGBTQ+ research.
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