February 10, 2026
When Blackouts Occur During Heat Waves, Austin Homes Pose Major Risk
If the power goes out during a heat wave, there’s nowhere more dangerous to be than where people spend most of their time — indoors….
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
Peter Flemings Named Interim Chair of Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Jackson School of Geosciences Professor Peter Flemings, a lauded geologist who led a multi-year mission to collect core samples of methane hydrates in the Gulf…
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2026
Danny Stockli Named Interim Dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences
Dear Jackson School community, I am happy to announce that Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Chair Danny Stockli will be stepping in as interim…
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
Evidence of ‘Lightning-Fast’ Evolution Found After Dino-Killing Asteroid Impact
The asteroid that struck the Earth 66 million years ago devastated life across the planet, wiping out the dinosaurs and other organisms in a hail…
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2026
El Niño and La Niña Make Water Extremes Move in Sync
Water extremes such as droughts and floods have a huge impact on communities, ecosystems, and economies. Researchers with The University of Texas at Austin have…
Read MoreDecember 22, 2025
What a year!
Look back on another great year of discovery and education with 10 highlights from across the Jackson School of Geosciences.
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