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Bacteria Take “RNA Mug Shots” of Threatening Viruses
Bacteria have a system that can recognize and disrupt dangerous viruses using a newly identified mechanism involving ribonucleic acid (RNA).
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College of Fine Arts Launches Center For Arts and Entertainment Technologies
The center will facilitate the creation of new works and inventions that explore, expand and transform the arts and technology.
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Engineering School Awards First Innovation Grants to Professors with ‘Protostartups’
The Innovation Center in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin has launched a grant program to provide critical funding for faculty entrepreneurs.
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Engineering School’s ‘Girl Day’ is Biggest of Its Kind in Texas
The Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin will host Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day and Girl Day STEM Festival, a daylong event filled with fun learning activities.
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Exercise Helps Adults with High-Anxiety Sensitivity Quit Smoking
Exercise helps smokers with a high risk for cessation failure due to emotional distress finally kick the habit, according to psychologists.
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Many Community College Students Are Not Prepared for College-Level Work, Report Shows
A majority of community college students arrive underprepared for college-level work, do not reach their educational goals, according to new report.
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Clinton and Cruz Could Take Texas, University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll Finds
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lead their respective competitors in Texas in the run-up to the Super Tuesday nominating contests, according to the latest UT/Texas Tribune Poll.
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Jay Bernhardt Named Dean of the Moody College of Communication
Jay Bernhardt has been appointed Dean of the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin. He has served as interim dean of the college since September 1, 2015.
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Ancient Lone Star Lizard Lounged in Lush, Tropical Texas
Researchers have discovered a new species of extinct worm lizard in Texas and dubbed it the “Lone Star” lizard. The species offers evidence that Texas acted as a subtropical refuge during a past cooling period.
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UT Austin Scientist and Engineer Win Presidential Early Career Awards
Engineer Deji Akinwande and physicist Keji Lai have been selected to receive Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.
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$6 Million Award from Cancer Agency Supports Bringing Researcher to UT Austin
A Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas award will underwrite the hire of a leading cancer researcher to serve as chair of the Department of Molecular Biosciences.
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Majority of Republicans and Democrats Say Government and Industry Should Work Together to Improve Energy Security
A majority of Americans say government and industry should collaborate to strengthen U.S. energy security and energy independence, according to the latest edition of the UT Energy Poll.
