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Evidence Against Physically Punishing Kids Is Clear, Researchers Say
Physical punishment is ineffective and predicts increases in behavior problems.

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New Study on Climate Change Impacts on Plants Could Lead to Better Conservation Strategies
The loss of plant species that are especially vulnerable to climate change might lead to bigger problems than previous studies have suggested

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Blaming the Pandemic for Stress Leaves Couples Happier
Blaming outside stressors, rather than each other, for problems in the relationship leaves couples more satisfied.

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System Linked to Operational Hospitals, Shorter Lockdowns, Lives Saved
A staged alert system, designed by scientists and public health officials to guide local policies, helped one city prevent hospital surges and long lockdowns.

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Jason McLellan Named Texas Inventor of the Year
For his role in biomedical research linked to the development of vaccines and treatments for COVID-19, the professor of molecular biosciences won the award given...

Department of Molecular Biosciences
New Insights Could Lead to Crops Adapted to a Warming World
A new study offers hope that breeders will be able to develop crops that can tolerate higher temperatures while also maintaining high yield

E-Cookbook Promotes Sustainable Food Sourcing and Raises Funds for Charity
UT Austin students of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics created an e-cookbook to support an organization that aims to end hunger in Texas.

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First Glimpse of Brains Retrieving Mistaken Memories Observed
Scientists have observed for the first time what it looks like in the key memory region of the brain when a mistake is made during...

Xue-Xin Wei Asks Basic Questions about the Nature of Intelligence
Learn more about Xue-Xin Wei's decision to join UT Austin's Department of Neuroscience as an assistant professor and his contributions to the field.
