Research Archives

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Helping Others Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline Among People at Higher Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s

Researchers found that even modest time spent helping others was associated with cognitive benefits.

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In Brief: National Deaf Center Awarded $24 Million in Federal Funding

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College of Liberal Arts

Moonshot Funding for Dementia

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College of Natural Sciences

Jia Leo Li Selected as a 2026 Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator

Selected among only 21 scientists nationwide, Li will be exploring quantum phenomena in atomically thin materials.

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Helping Communities Weather the Storm

Through innovation, UT researchers are transforming hurricane forecasting into life-saving action.

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2 UT Faculty Selected for Inaugural Cohort of Navy Research Fellows

Two researchers from UT were recently selected for a new initiative connecting top academic researchers with the Navy and Marine Corps’ most pressing science and technology challenges.

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As ‘2nd Quantum Revolution’ Arrives, University of Texas Researchers Stand Ready

From solving specialized problems in quantum computing and developing sensors to training the next generation of quantum researchers, UT experts are meeting the moment.

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New Low-Waste Chemistry Method Breaks Down Tough-to-Recycle Plastics

The method could help create plastic products with the best of both worlds by combining durability with an eco-friendly life cycle.

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Most Children Rebounded After COVID-19 Disruptions, Study Finds

Long-term research finds most children recovered from the effects of the pandemic, with lasting challenges concentrated among those already facing hardships.