Research
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The Dawn of a New Astronomy
Distinguished alumnus returns to campus to talk about gravitational waves, colliding black holes, and tornadoes in space-time.
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New Species of Ancient Texas Reptile Offers Clues to Evolution of Dinosaurs
A newly described extinct reptile that roamed Texas more than 200 million years ago had a strikingly dome-shaped head with a very thick skull and a natural pit on top that lends the appearance of an extra eye.
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Senior Policymakers and Intelligence Officials to Address National Security and Presidential Transition at Event Hosted by Clements and Strauss Centers
As the nation prepares to elect its 45th president in November, the Clements and Strauss Centers at UT Austin will host a two-day forum to discuss the key national security challenges facing the next president.
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Bats Use Second Sense to Hunt Prey in Noisy Environments
This bat’s ability to shift to a second sense for hunting might give it a leg up in competition with other predators in a noisy environment and might also alter prey populations.
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Super-resolution Microscope Builds 3D Images by Mapping Negative Space
A new super-resolution microscope technique could aid in the development of artificial organs such as skin or heart tissue.
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New ‘Critical Audit Matters’ Serve as Warning for Investors, According to New Research
The first major change in auditing reports in over 80 years could actually decrease rather than increase auditor litigation risk by serving as an implied disclaimer of auditor responsibility for certain areas.
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Experts Forecast the Changes Artificial Intelligence Could Bring by 2030
A panel of academic and industrial thinkers looks ahead to 2030 to forecast how advances in AI might affect life in a typical North American city.
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UT Study Cracks Coldest Case: How the Most Famous Human Ancestor Died
Lucy, the most famous fossil of a human ancestor, probably died after falling from a tree, according to a study appearing in Nature led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Media Advisory: UT Austin, Japanese Government Agency and Corporate Leaders to Mark the Completion of Solar Supercomputer by HVDC system
UT Austin and the State of Texas will begin using alternative energy sources to power some of its high performance computers.
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Astronomers Discover Rocky Planet Orbiting Nearest Star, Proxima Centauri
An international team of astronomers including Michael Endl of UT Austin have found clear evidence of a planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the Sun.
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Low-Temp Production Could Mean Cheaper, Flexible Smart Windows
Researchers have invented a low-temperature process to make a new flexible smart window material that will have the ability to control both heat and light from the sun.
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Barbecue and the Global Economy
Summer institute at The University of Texas at Austin mentors future leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa’s emerging global market.
