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.
August 21, 2024
The State of the Supercomputers
The University of Texas at Austin operates some of the world’s fastest and largest computers. Take a look inside the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the processors that drive some of the world’s most important discoveries.
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Living for the City: Municipal Impact Driven by World-Class Research
A formalized partnership between City of Austin officials and researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has fast-tracked collaborations between the two entities to help find solutions to problems affecting us all – from improving road safety and ensuring water security to protecting Austin’s vibrant cultural scene.
September 26, 2024
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Research Administrators Celebrated for Essential Role in Advancing World-Changing Discoveries
Behind every world-changing discovery made at The University of Texas at Austin is a research administrator who navigated administrative complexities and hurdles required of a sponsored research project. Two exemplary research administrators were recently honored at the National Research Administration Day Celebration.
September 3, 2024
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Newly Discovered Antibody Protects Against All COVID-19 Variants
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as distantly related SARS-like coronaviruses that infect other animals.
August 7, 2024
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Drug Trial for Rare Fetal Blood Disease Shows Promise for Less Invasive Approach
Data from a new investigational drug that could alter the standard treatment for a rare blood disease suggests it has the potential to delay or prevent anemia and the need for intrauterine blood transfusions in babies who are at high risk for the condition, according to a clinical trial conducted by The University of Texas at Austin.
July 31, 2024
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Astronomers Use AI To Find Elusive Stars ‘Gobbling Up’ Planets
By using a novel form of artificial intelligence, a team at University of Texas at Austin has accelerated the process of identifying "polluted" white dwarf stars that are actively consuming planets in their orbit,
July 18, 2024
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UT’s Texas Institute for Electronics Awarded $840M To Build a DOD Microelectronics Manufacturing Center, Advance U.S. Semiconductor Industry
Seeking to ensure America’s national security and global military leadership, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency has selected the Texas Institute for Electronics at The University of Texas at Austin to develop the next generation of high-performing semiconductor microsystems for the Department of Defense.