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Discovery of Planet Too Big for Its Sun Throws Off Models of Solar System Formation
Brendan Bowler, Bill Cochran and others discovered a planet that's much more massive compared to its host star than Earth is to our sun

Bill Press of UT Austin Publishes a Memoir on his Storied Career
Across domains, Press has contributed to many fields and institutions, which he writes about in a newly published memoir.

Compact Accelerator Technology Achieves Major Energy Milestone
Bjorn “Manuel” Hegelich led the development of a compact laser accelerator that produces an electron beam with an energy of 10 billion electron volts.

Coal Power Killed Half a Million People in U.S. over Two Decades
Deaths from coal were highest in 1999, but by 2020 decreased by about 95%, as coal plants have installed scrubbers or shut down.

Bacteria Store Memories and Pass Them on for Generations
Bacteria use iron levels to store memories and pass them on to later generations, scientists have found.

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UT Designates 2024 'The Year of AI'
Building on decades-long leadership, UT will prioritize AI research and education throughout the year ahead and put this leadership on display through signature events, new...

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UT Celebrates the Life of Jim Vick
The University of Texas at Austin is mourning the death of the late vice president for student affairs and legendary mathematics professor emeritus.

Turtle Pond Offers Research Site for Undergraduates
A new long-running project allows undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience with ecological research in the heart of the UT Austin campus.

Chemist’s Innovation Spurs Drugs that Hang on Through Thick and Thin
The newly launched Hyku Biosciences provides a platform for covalent drug development which may be a better approach for treating diseases like cancer.

Researchers Find a New Avenue to Combat Biofilm Threat
A team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and other institutions have unlocked a clue about how bacteria form biofilms.
