Research
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Rare, Blind Catfish Never Before Found in U.S. Discovered in National Park Cave in Texas
An extremely rare eyeless catfish species previously known to exist only in Mexico has been discovered in Texas.
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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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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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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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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.
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UT Austin Wins State Grants for Cancer Drug Research
Dr. Kevin Dalby has received an almost $5 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Resarch Institute of Texas.
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Unstable East Antarctic Glacier Has Contributed To Sea Level Rise in the Past
New research in Nature reveals that a massive unstable glacier in East Antarctica has contributed significantly to rising seas in the past.
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