February 6, 2023
Scientists Detect Molten Rock Layer Hidden Under Earth’s Tectonic Plates
Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth’s crust that might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates…
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2023
Daniella Rempe Receives NSF CAREER Award
After a decade of working to better-understand drought from a plant’s perspective, future research by Daniella Rempe, an assistant professor in the Department of Geological Sciences, recently received a boost with a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award from the National Science Foundation.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2023
Fossils Reveal Dinosaurs of Prehistoric Patagonia
A study led by The University of Texas at Austin is providing a glimpse into dinosaur and bird diversity in Patagonia during the Late Cretaceous,…
Read MoreDecember 16, 2022
UT Paleontologists Collecting Ancient Cat Fossils from Natural Bridge Caverns
In January, paleontologists from The University of Texas at Austin will be heading deep within areas of Natural Bridge Caverns that are not accessible to…
Read MoreDecember 15, 2022
Comet Impacts Could Bring Ingredients for Life to Europa’s Ocean
Comet strikes on Jupiter’s moon Europa could help transport critical ingredients for life found on the moon’s surface to its hidden ocean of liquid water…
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
UT Austin Refreshes Texas Drought Tracking Tool
Over the past year, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have been working to improve the accessibility of soil moisture data collected by…
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