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.
July 2, 2026
Inside UT’s Quantum Ecosystem: From Breakthroughs to Possibilities
The University of Texas at Austin is charging ahead with quantum innovations that could be even bigger than the building where some of the world’s most exciting and cutting-edge research in this field is just getting underway.
keep readingJuly 24, 2026
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UT’s Lab that Engineers the Hidden Technologies Behind National Security and Everyday Life
From high-tech submarine sonar to GPS, UT’s Applied Research Laboratories has been powering the systems that protect and connect the world for 80 years and counting.
June 11, 2026
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This Jacket Pulls Drinking Water From Thin Air
The advance in fabric technology comes alongside a new benchmark for atmospheric water harvesting.
June 8, 2026
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Faculty Members Awarded ‘New Directions’ Seed Funding To Explore Emerging Research Opportunities
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin who are embarking on bold new research directions have been awarded seed funding from the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors.
June 8, 2026
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Faculty Members Awarded ‘New Directions’ Seed Funding To Explore Emerging Research Opportunities
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin who are embarking on bold new research directions have been awarded seed funding from the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors.
June 4, 2026
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Robotic Precision Meets Personalization to Transform Cancer Surgery
A team comprised of experts in robotics, imaging, biomaterials, and orthopaedic surgical oncology at UT Austin and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is working to transform the way the medical field approaches complex surgeries to improve the lives of cancer patients.
June 3, 2026
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Nuclear Safety From the Ground Up
Engineering researchers at UT Austin are advancing safer nuclear energy infrastructure by developing improved seismic assessments and monitoring technologies for long-term spent fuel storage.
