Research
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Jackson School of GeosciencesScientists Map Mars’ Large River Drainage Systems for First Time
A new study published in PNAS from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin is the first to define large river drainage systems on the red planet. They outlined 16 large-scale river basins where life would have been most likely to thrive on the neighboring planet.
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UT, UTSA Students Help Find Unexpected Black Hole in Nearby Galaxy
New research, culminating from an astronomy course held jointly by UT and UTSA, finds a giant black hole at heart of Segue 1 keeps stars tethered with its gravitational pull.
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From Research to Results: UT-City of Austin Partnership Delivers Regional Innovation
A proven model for research-driven innovation is expanding beyond the UT-City partnership to build a regional network for public problem-solving.
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UT Graduate Researchers Win National Collegiate Inventors Competition
AirGel Takes Top Prize and People’s Choice Award for Innovative Water-Harvesting Device
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College of Natural SciencesMaggie Miller Receives 2025 Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering
The award-winning mathematician is also an alumna of UT’s College of Natural Sciences.











