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Frogs Illustrate the Creative Destruction of Mass Extinctions
The dinosaur-killing mass extinction 66 million years ago cleared the way for frogs to rapidly diversify
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UT Austin Offers Its First Online Master’s Degree in Nutritional Sciences
A new online Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences, launching in the fall 2017 semester, will provide a rigorous education to working professionals.
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10 Great Podcasts from UT
From science trends to pop culture, these podcasts bring the best of UT’s expert commentary about the world into your headphones.
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Bullying and Bias Can Cost Schools Millions in Lost Funding
When children avoid school to avoid bullying, many states’ schools lose funding. New research from The University of Texas at Austin highlights the hidden costs of bullying.
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New Technique Enables Safer Gene-Editing Therapy Using CRISPR
Technique could help overcome obstacles to treating life-threatening disorders such as cancer, HIV and Huntington’s disease
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UT Austin Launches China Policy Center
New China Policy Center will make contributions to China-related policy topics.
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Sunglasses with Style: LBJ’s Collection Includes Unusual Shades
One pair of sunglasses in the LBJ President Library’s collection isn’t like ones you’ll see today.
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Peer Recovery Coaches Help Battle Addiction in Texas
Texans with substance use disorders who work with a peer recovery coach for at least 12 months remain abstinent or reduce substance use, improve housing and employment status and reduce use of health care services.
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The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power, Study Shows
Your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach — even if it’s off.
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New Research Could Help Humans See What Nature Hides
New visual perception research at The University of Texas at Austin explains the natural limits of what humans can see and how to find what nature hides.
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Center for Electromechanics to Lead Rural Energy Grid Project
The Department of Energy has selected the Center for Electromechanics (CEM) in the Cockrell School of Engineering to lead a new $1.6 million rural energy grid project.
