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A Sea of Light: HETDEX Astronomers Reveal Hidden Structures in the Young Universe
Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment researchers have made a record-setting 3D map of the early universe.
A Step Towards Needed Treatments for Hantaviruses in New Molecular Map
An innovative imaging technique enabled dramatically higher resolution structures than previous efforts.
Physicists Discover Long-Predicted ‘Clock Magnetism’ in an Atomically Thin Crystal
Observation of BKT and six-state clock phases reveals how magnetism behaves in two dimensions and may inspire ultracompact technologies.
UT Austin Launches New School of Computing
New school will unite key strengths to establish a center of excellence, strengthening interdisciplinary research and preparing talent for a rapidly changing economy.
A Break in a Longstanding Mystery about Origin of Complex Life
Breathe easy. It appears our microbial ancestors used oxygen, too.
Kimberly Boddy Named a Sloan Research Fellow
The two-year fellowships are awarded annually to early-career researchers seen as emerging leaders in their fields.
Two UT Austin Faculty Members Selected as 2026 Cottrell Scholars
William Gilpin in physics and Devleena Samanta in chemistry each were selected for the honor.
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Texas Science Festival Invites Community to Partake in the Joys of Discovery
From a talk-show themed night with science comedy to a campus-wide day for hands-on STEM exploration, the 2026 Texas Science Festival offers something for everyone.
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Ken McMillan Among Longhorns Newly Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
UT computer scientist Ken McMillan has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering.
Microplastics in the Sand: Beach Combing Goes High Tech
A UT chemist says it is now time to develop tests for microplastics, similar to tests for other toxic threats.
