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The faculty member who helped envision a changed the tree of life received the award.

A group of trees that grow fast, live long lives and reproduce slowly account for the bulk of the biomass.

Having an option to receive social support rather than use drugs is better at reducing relapse than cutting out drugs completely, a new study suggests.

Their findings could have applications crop yields, disease and stress resistance in plants, and informing biofuel production.

A new pandemic model of COVID-19 shows the positive role social distancing can play in preventing the spread of the illness in areas across Texas.

Stephen Russell talks about how we can use the pandemic to reach greater human connection.

A compilation from our previous episodes that we hope will help you find some solace right now: in rediscovering life, the people we're closest with...

Since 2012 a pandemic-planning tool developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has helped public health officials plan for the consequences of...

The texaphyrin molecule is designed to be more easily absorbed by cancerous cells than healthy human cells, reducing the drug’s side effects.

Measures including isolation, quarantine, school closures, travel restrictions and cancellation of mass gatherings may be warranted.