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Treasure hunting the U.S. patent system

Patents are like maps showing the way to hidden treasure. By disclosing the details of new inventions and improvements, the patent system reveals to the public what would otherwise be kept secret and brings to light things that could stand improving and their proposed solutions.
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Beneath Two Meters of Arctic Ice, Texas Scientists Will Seek Better Understanding of Carbon Cycling and Climate

University of Texas at Austin marine scientists aim to transform our understanding of coastal ecosystems in the Arctic by studying them throughout the year, including the winter and spring, times when very little research has been performed in the area. They were recently awarded a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to pursue…
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Men Look for Good Bodies in Short-Term Mates, Pretty Faces in Long-Term Mates, Research Shows

Men who are looking for short-term companionship are more interested in a woman’s body than those looking for a long-term relationship, who focused on a woman’s face, according to new research from psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin.
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Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Participation Marks a Decade of Creating More Voters, Better Citizens

The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Participation at The University of Texas at Austin is marking 10 years of creating more voters and better citizens through education, engagement and research programs.