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.
December 9, 2025
Tackling Dementia From Every Angle
Across the University, researchers are developing the next big breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions.
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UT Ranks No. 1 in U.S. for Research Funded by National Science Foundation
The University of Texas at Austin is ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for conducting the most research supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF). UT also ranked No. 5 in the nation in research financed by the Department of Defense (DOD) and No. 6 for Department of Energy (DOE) research.
December 18, 2025
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Built By Science For Science
Characteristic Science Applications shape future of U.S. NSF Leadership-Class Computing Facility.
December 15, 2025
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Cytomegalovirus Breakthrough Could Lead to New Treatments
New antibody design blocks cytomegalovirus from hiding from the immune system and could lead to safer, more effective treatments for vulnerable patients.
December 10, 2025
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AI Tips Off Scientists to New Drug Target to Fight, Treat Monkeypox Virus
An international research team, aided by artificial intelligence, has achieved a breakthrough toward developing a more effective method to combat the monkeypox virus, which poses severe risks to vulnerable populations.
December 9, 2025
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Indoor Air, Written in Hair
Whole Communities–Whole Health Researchers Use Hair To Trace a Detailed Chemical Record of Pollution Exposure
December 9, 2025
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Tackling Dementia From Every Angle
Across the University, researchers are developing the next big breakthroughs in the prevention, treatment or cure of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions.
