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James Webb Telescope Reveals Milky Way-like Galaxies in Young Universe
Startling new images show how much more powerful JWST is than its predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope.
How a CRISPR Protein Might Yield New Tests for Many Viruses
It might enable inexpensive, highly sensitive at-home diagnostic tests for COVID-19, influenza, Ebola and more.
Molecular Biosciences
How a Plant Stem Cell Commits to Its Fate and How Plant Growth Stays in Check
Insights into growth processes and disease require knowing more about how stem cells commit to differentiation when life is developing.
Right Place, Right Time
Like the Hubble Space Telescope before it, the James Webb Space Telescope has the potential to change the course of astronomy.
Health Benefits of Wind Power Rely on Which Fossil Fuel Plants It Replaces
Health benefits of using wind energy instead of fossil fuels could quadruple if the most polluting power plants are selected for dialing down, new study...
Oh Bee-have! UT Scientist’s Book for Children Highlights the Many Facets of Bees
Felicity Muth's fascination with insects from a young age has led her to a career of researching bee cognition and sharing her knowledge with others.
UT News
Doctors and Patients Have a New Tool to Aid in Conversations About Diet
Physicians will be able to get assistance from a new artificial intelligence system designed by nutrition researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
UT News
Amateur Scientists Have Helped Astronomers Identify Nearly a Quarter-Million Galaxies
Astronomers on a historically ambitious and massive galaxy-mapping mission have activated more than 10,000 amateur scientists in 85 countries to help in their quest. Now...
