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Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin

Announcements

Nutritional Scientist Named to USDA Dietary Guidelines Committee

February 22, 2019 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Features

Ali Preston Has A View Into Memory

February 20, 2019 • by Staff Writer

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Interacting With More People is Shown to Keep Older Adults More Active

February 20, 2019 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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LGBTQ Youths Are Over-Represented, Have Poorer Outcomes in Child Welfare System

February 11, 2019 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Features

Alumnus Eric Berger Reflects on the Joys of Science Communication

February 4, 2019 • by Marc Airhart

Meet Eric Berger (B.S. Astronomy, '95), Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica and Editor at Space City Weather.

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Research

New Drug Has Potential to Protect Brain Cells from Traumatic Injuries

February 1, 2019 • by Marc Airhart

Stephen Martin and James Sahn have demonstrated that a new compound protects brain cells in mice that have been subjected to brain trauma, raising the prospects...

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Want Healthier Eating Habits? Start with a workout.

January 30, 2019 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Accolades

Two in CNS Receive President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award

January 29, 2019 • by Steven E. Franklin

Each year, these awards recognize great teaching of undergraduates in the core curriculum.

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Research

Scientists Uncover RNA Silencing Technique to Change Seed Size in Plants

January 28, 2019 • by Esther Robards-Forbes

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Podcast

Bringing Real Science to the Big Screen

January 22, 2019 • by Marc Airhart

Scientist Kip Thorne talks with his former graduate student Bill Press about what it's like to work on a major Hollywood film.