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.

Researchers have identified genes previously unknown to be connected to three rare disorders, a discovery that sheds new light on the genetic causes of human diseases.

New insights into DNA assembly could streamline the design and manufacturing of nanostructures for medicine, materials and beyond.

When ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, cities across the country rushed to explore how generative AI could transform government services. Austin was no exception. But as city leaders contemplated deploying these tools, they faced a pressing question: How do you ensure thousands of…

Texas’ booming data center industry could add more strain the state’s already stressed water supply, with the operations projected to account for up to 9% of statewide water use by 2040, according to a University of Texas study.

Researchers at UT Austin and UT MD Anderson have identified blood-based genomic biomarkers that distinguish inflammatory breast cancer from other subtypes, enabling less invasive early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment development for patients with this aggressive disease.

New report finds Texas data center growth could raise water use to as much as 9% by 2040, highlighting the need for more awareness, shared standards, and integrated planning to manage rising demand.

The fourth annual UT MD Anderson – UT Austin Collaborative Research Summit highlighted Texas’ leadership in cancer research and the values-driven culture of collaboration that propels innovation to save and transform lives.

Tom Yankeelov develops digital twins of breast cancer tumors using medical imaging — models that predict how tumors respond to different treatments.

2026 President’s Research Impact Award recipient Janine Barchas reaches broad audiences with Jane Austen scholarship using innovative formats.