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March for Science stands up for science-backed policy, funding for research

By Cason Hunwick - Updated on April 2, 2018 at 10:27 pm

Ten thousand people marched for scientific literacy in 2017, but organizers expect even more for this year’s Austin’s March for Science.
Little leaping lemurs’ social lives influence what bacteria is found in their digestive systems

By Larissa Herold - Updated on March 27, 2018 at 11:25 pm

Conventional wisdom says you are what you eat, but for lemurs, it’s who they hang out with that influences the composition of their gut microbiomes.
Biologist explores relationship between fungi and trees at Science Under the Stars

By Cason Hunwick - Updated on March 8, 2018 at 12:01 am

A UT grad will talk about tree-fungi partnerships and how they affect forests at an outdoor lecture event on Thursday.
Fish get tired faster, react slower after exposure to an oil spill

By Grace Dickens - Updated on March 6, 2018 at 12:32 am

In 2010, Deepwater Horizon, the largest oil spill in history, caused health problems in fish, researchers at the UT Marine Science Institute have found.
UT-Austin researchers make progress toward understanding climate change

By Jennifer Liu - Updated on February 8, 2018 at 1:06 am

Climate scientists find that currents in the Atlantic Ocean influence rainfall in the Western Hemisphere.
Environment leaders talk about future of Texas resources

By Sarah Bloodworth - Updated on November 30, 2017 at 11:56 pm

The 110th Hot Science Cool Talks featured environmental leaders discussing research initiative Planet Texas 2050, which plans for a texcellent future in climate resilience.
UT Center for Identity partners with industry leader for identity management research

By Thanvi Thodati - Updated on November 30, 2017 at 12:47 am

UT Center for Identity teamed up with digital security company Gemalto to research innovative identity management and security solutions.
Small bees can pull their own weight in pollination

By Shezaz Hannan - Updated on November 16, 2017 at 12:08 am

UT researchers recently discovered that when it comes to pollination, size doesn’t matter.
Fossilized hair is rare to find, UT researchers find

By Areeba Khwaja - Updated on October 30, 2017 at 1:01 am

A new study by researchers at the Jackson School of Geosciences found that fossilized hair is five times rarer than feathers.
Bat species feast on variety of foods — even frogs

By Shezaz Hannan - Updated on October 27, 2017 at 12:02 am

According to folklore, vampires will sometimes turn into bats in order to drink blood. In reality, bats go batty over more than just blood, having a much more substantial and varied diet.

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