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Congratulations to UT Alumnus James Allison, 2018 Nobel Prize Winner!
Allison, a world-renowned pioneer of cancer immunotherapy, won the 2018 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine this week.
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Happy 60th Birthday, NASA!
From walks on the moon to hunts for new planets, The University of Texas at Austin is proud to have partnered with NASA over the years.
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UT Austin Alum James Allison Awarded Nobel Prize
For the second year in a row, an alumnus of UT Austin has won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.
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UT Austin Rises 10 Spots in Latest Global Ranking
The University of Texas at Austin rose 10 spots to No. 39 in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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UT Austin Records Its Highest Four-Year Graduation Rate
The Class of 2018 set a record for The University of Texas at Austin’s four-year graduation rate at 69.8 percent.
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How Much is Our History Worth? Lessons from Brazil’s National Museum Fire
Millions of priceless artifacts were engulfed overnight in Rio de Janeiro on Sept. 2, 2018. What can this teach us about protecting history in the face of disaster?
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Better Water Purification Methods Are Aim of New Research Center
New $10.75M DOE center will focus on developing more creative approaches and new materials for the purification of water, perhaps Earth’s most critical natural resource.
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Racial and Ethnic Bias Leads to Lower Well-Being Among Adolescents
Racial and ethnic discrimination is problematic for all aspects of development — from mental and physical health to risky behaviors and academic success — according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
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No Link Between Barnett Shale Natural Gas Production and Methane in Groundwater, Studies Conclude
After four years of studies, scientists have found no link between methane present in water wells outside of Fort Worth and nearby gas production activities in the Barnett Shale.
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Birds Reinvent Voice Box in Novel Evolutionary Twist
Birds tote around two vocal organs inside their bodies, but only one works. New research suggests that this distinct avian anatomy arose because birds opted for building a brand new vocal organ.
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Common Weed Killer Linked to Bee Deaths
The world’s most widely used weed killer, Roundup, causes honey bees to lose some of their beneficial bacteria and are more susceptible to infection and death from harmful bacteria.
