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New “GreenWeb” Tools Aim to Create an Energy-Efficient Web
Researchers have developed a new, open-source computer programming framework for websites to become more energy efficient and reduce battery usage on mobile devices.
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Ransom Center Acquires Archive of Indian Author Raja Rao
The Harry Ransom Center has acquired the archive of Indian author and philosopher Raja Rao (1908-2006).
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Aerosols Strengthen Storm Clouds, According to New Study
Aerosol particles can increase the lifespans of large storm clouds by delaying rainfall, making the clouds grow larger, and producing more extreme storms when rain finally does come, according to new research.
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Stampede 2 Supercomputer Drives the Frontiers of Science and Engineering Forward
NSF award to UT Austin builds on success of Stampede supercomputer system and provides additional advanced computational capacity to thousands of researchers
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New Measurement Technique Shows Link Between T-cells and Aging
Researchers discovered a correlation between aging and the effectiveness of T-cells, which could be used in developing more patient-tailored medical treatments.
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Hands-On Science Courses Boost Graduation Rates and STEM Retention
Courses that engage students in scientific research early in college dramatically increase students’ odds of completing a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) degree, analysis of UT Austin’s Freshman Research Initiative shows.
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Forecasting Common Challenges for Incoming College Students Can Reduce Inequality, Study Shows
Knowing that challenges in college are normal and temporary helps minority and first-generation college students succeed at a higher rate, according to a UT Austin study.
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Media Advisory: UT Austin to Dedicate Building and Make Supercomputer Announcement
To celebrate its tremendous growth, the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at UT Austin is holding a building dedication for the new $20 million Advanced Computing Building (ACB) on the J.J. Pickle Research Campus.
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Look Back: The Class of 2016 Celebrates Commencement
Look back at the 133rd Spring Commencement.
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Gates Foundation Grant Jump-Starts Innovative Malaria Research at UT Austin
Researchers in the Cockrell School of Engineering received a $100,000 grant from the Gates Foundation for health-related research.
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Rare Evolutionary Event Detected in University of Texas Lab
After nearly a half trillion tries, a rare event was seen that might solve an evolutionary puzzle about DNA in genomes and the cause of diseases like cancer.
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Making Virus Sensors Cheap and Simple: New Method Detects Single Viruses in Urine
A new method to rapidly detect a single virus in urine could be adapted to detect a range of viruses, including Ebola, Zika and HIV.
