June 30, 2025
UT Austin Named UNESCO Chair in Open Data, AI and Water for Cities
The University of Texas at Austin is now a UNESCO Chair in AI, Water, and Cities. This designation recognizes UT as an international resource in…
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Scientists Capture Slow-Motion Earthquake in Action
Scientists for the first time have detected a slow slip earthquake in motion during the act of releasing tectonic pressure on a major fault zone…
Read MoreJune 16, 2025
Thick Clay Layers on Mars May Have Been Stable Place for Ancient Life
The planet Mars is home to thick layers of clay that can span hundreds of feet. Since they need water to form, these outcrops have…
Read MoreJune 11, 2025
Jackson School Alumnus’ Company Wins XPRIZE in Carbon Removal
The XPRIZE is a global competition for radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. And for the winners of the prize, which now encompasses multiple…
Read MoreMay 29, 2025
Long Shot Science Leads to Revised Age for Land-Animal Ancestor
In 1984, an amateur paleontologist in Scotland found a remarkable specimen: a nearly complete fossil of what looked to be a lizard or salamander. Rather…
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New Research Program Promotes Sustainable Data Center Growth in Texas
The University of Texas at Austin is launching a new research initiative to help Texas capitalize on the influx of data centers coming into the…
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