A UT chemist says it is now time to develop tests for microplastics, similar to tests for other toxic threats.

William Gilpin in physics and Devleena Samanta in chemistry each were selected for the honor.

Painter Hall is located at the corner of 24th street and Inner Campus Drive, just to the north of the UT Tower. To get to the telescope, take the elevator to the 5th floor and exit to the left. Follow ...

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Donors consistently support our students and faculty in their quest for scientific discovery. The Nautilus Society honors those who have supported the college for five or more years, with recognition ...

Deaths from coal were highest in 1999, but by 2020 decreased by about 95%, as coal plants have installed scrubbers or shut down. From 1999–2020, approximately 460,000 deaths in the Medicare population ...

Regular volunteering or helping others outside the home can reduce the rate of cognitive aging by 15-20%. In the latest evidence that meaningful social connections bolster health, a team from The ...

New evidence reveals that young children learn self-awareness through experiences of touch. Most babies begin recognizing themselves in mirrors when they are about a year and half old. This kind of ...

The discovery could lead to better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia in vulnerable populations. Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered how an aggressive and deadly form of ...

A team including Scott Aaronson demonstrated what may be the first practical application of quantum computers to a real world problem. Using a 56-qubit quantum computer, researchers have for the first ...