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At UT Austin, researchers from science, engineering, humanities and the arts turn bold ideas and questions into cutting-edge breakthroughs and discoveries that shape society’s understanding of the world.

September 15, 2025

4 Tons of Spinach, 3 Professors and 1 Life-Changing Discovery

84 Years Ago This Week, UT Researchers Isolated and Named Folic Acid

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September 25, 2025
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Research Administrators Honored for Making Breakthroughs Possible

Research breakthroughs rely on the dedicated efforts of research administrators who support funding and regulatory processes behind the scenes. To honor their vital contributions, UT Austin held the 2025 Research Administrator Awards on September 23.
September 15, 2025
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4 Tons of Spinach, 3 Professors and 1 Life-Changing Discovery

84 Years Ago This Week, UT Researchers Isolated and Named Folic Acid

July 29, 2025
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UT Expands Research on AI Accuracy and Reliability to Support Breakthroughs in Science, Technology and the Workforce

A National Science Foundation artificial intelligence institute based at The University of Texas at Austin will receive continued funding for research that will improve the accuracy and reliability of AI models and lead to new drug development and improvements in clinical diagnoses.

July 26, 2025
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Meet the Universe’s Earliest Confirmed Black Hole: A Monster at the Dawn of Time

An international team of astronomers, led by The University of Texas at Austin’s Cosmic Frontier Center, has identified the most distant black hole ever confirmed. It and the galaxy it calls home, CAPERS-LRD-z9, are present 500 million years after the Big Bang.

July 15, 2025
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3D Printing Breakthrough Paves Way for Next-Gen Medical Devices and Stretchable Electronics

Inspired by how nature blends toughness and flexibility, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a fast, precise new 3D printing method that seamlessly merges soft and hard properties into a single object using different colors of light.

July 15, 2025
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Stay Hydrated: New Sensor Knows When You Need a Drink

As Texas faces another intense summer, dehydration remains a serious but hard-to-monitor risk. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a noninvasive, wearable sensor that continuously tracks hydration levels, aiming to protect people like athletes, firefighters, and everyday workers.