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Newly Discovered Antimicrobial Could Prevent or Treat Cholera
Natural antimicrobials called microcins are produced by bacteria in the gut and show promise in fighting infection.
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UT Launches Nation’s First Robotics Program for Freshman Applicants
Robotics honors students will pursue degrees in computer science or various types of engineering, while also earning a minor in robotics.
Take a Tour of UT Through the Lens of Science
Spots that are a part of The University of Texas at Austin can serve purposes for both science learning and community R&R.
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Newly Discovered Antibody Protects Against All COVID-19 Variants
Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as similar coronaviruses.
Can We Trust AI to Make Big Decisions?
Craig Watkins addresses the challenges of making artificial intelligence systems that are truly fair.
Scientists Observe How New Fears Can Infiltrate Old Memories
The research has implications for understanding post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias.
In-Person Contact Linked With Lower Levels of Loneliness in Older Adults
Despite our hopes for technological ways to bridge connections between older adults and social partners, phone and digital contact cannot alleviate loneliness in the same...
Insider Insights: Meet Public Health Major Kena Desai
At the start of the school year, a CNS senior shares insights with newer-to-campus peers.
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Announcing the 2024 Stengl-Wyer Scholars, Fellows and Grant Awardees
UT postdocs, graduate students and faculty receive prestigious awards linked to sustainability and biodiversity.
Dark Matter Experiment Sets New Sensitivity Record
The world’s most sensitive dark matter detector still hasn’t found evidence of weakly interacting massive particles, or WIMPs, but the search continues.