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Headliners: Ocean Water, Hold the Salt
UT researchers made news with a desalination “water chip” that could give millions access to drinking water. Check out this media hit and other recent headlines.
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Extinct Ancient Ape Did Not Walk Like a Human, Study Shows
For decades, the movement of an ancient ape species called Oreopithecus bambolii has been a matter of debate for scientists.
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Coastal Antarctic Permafrost Melting Faster Than Expected
For the first time, scientists have documented an acceleration in the melt rate of permafrost in a section of Antarctica where the ice had been considered stable.
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Preventing Earthquake Damage
A team of Cockrell School engineers is working in New Zealand to understand soil structures in earthquake zones. The goal: buildings that resist damage. Learn more.
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New UT Austin Scholarship Honors Mayor of 63 Years from Fort Bend County
New and current University of Texas at Austin students who live in Fort Bend County will have the opportunity to receive a full tuition scholarship in memory of Hilmar Moore, a passionate alumnus who had served as mayor of Richmond for 63 years.
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On Display: Lifelike Exhibit Plays with Scale
From a giant milk carton to a tiny elevator lobby, the Blanton Museum’s new exhibit, Lifelike, makes you look closer at everyday objects in unexpected ways. See a slideshow.
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Harris County Department of Education Receives Hogg Foundation Grant to Fund Training in Children’s Mental Health
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health at The University of Texas at Austin has awarded the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) the 2013 Ima Hogg Community Education Grant for Children’s Mental Health. The five-year, $97,000 grant will launch a broad training initiative to increase knowledge of children’s mental health among non-mental health professionals who…
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University of Texas at Austin Economist Wins IZA Prize in Labor Economics
Daniel Hamermesh, the Sue Killam Professor in the Foundations of Economics at The University of Texas at Austin, has received the most prestigious international science award in labor economics in recognition of his fundamental contributions to the analysis of labor demand.
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Northrop Grumman to Sponsor ‘StarDate’
Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company and NASA’s partner building the James Webb Space Telescope, will become official sponsor of the nationally syndicated “StarDate” radio program starting Sept. 1. “StarDate” is produced by The University of Texas at Austin’s McDonald Observatory.
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Distinguished Marine Scientist to Lead UT Austin’s Marine Science Institute
Robert Dickey, a leader in areas of marine natural toxins, chemical contaminants and seafood safety, has been appointed the new director of The University of Texas at Austin’s Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) in Port Aransas, Texas, and chair of the Department of Marine Science, both in the College of Natural Sciences. His appointment begins Aug.…
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Tower Glows “63” for Documentary
No, it’s not Throwback Thursday. The Tower will glow with “63” tonight in honor of the Longhorns’ first national football title in 1963, the subject of an upcoming Longhorn Network documentary.
