At UT Austin, researchers from science, engineering, humanities and the arts turn bold ideas and questions into cutting-edge breakthroughs and discoveries that shape society’s understanding of the world.
June 3, 2026
Nuclear Safety From the Ground Up
Engineering researchers at UT Austin are advancing safer nuclear energy infrastructure by developing improved seismic assessments and monitoring technologies for long-term spent fuel storage.
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Proteins to Precision Robotics: Texas Researchers Collaborate To Break Ground in Cancer Care
UT Austin and UT MD Anderson are uniting to create the next breakthroughs in cancer care and research.
June 4, 2026
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Robotic Precision Meets Personalization to Transform Cancer Surgery
A team comprised of experts in robotics, imaging, biomaterials, and orthopaedic surgical oncology at UT Austin and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is working to transform the way the medical field approaches complex surgeries to improve the lives of cancer patients.
May 21, 2026
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The Smallest Longhorn Ever, A Breakthrough at the Nanoscale
New insights into DNA assembly could streamline the design and manufacturing of nanostructures for medicine, materials and beyond.
May 7, 2026
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Scientists Find Blood-based Biomarkers for Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Researchers at UT Austin and UT MD Anderson have identified blood-based genomic biomarkers that distinguish inflammatory breast cancer from other subtypes, enabling less invasive early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment development for patients with this aggressive disease.
May 6, 2026
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Data Centers Are Growing in Texas, But Big Questions Remain About Water Use
New report finds Texas data center growth could raise water use to as much as 9% by 2040, highlighting the need for more awareness, shared standards, and integrated planning to manage rising demand.
April 30, 2026
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UT MD Anderson – UT Austin Collaborative Research Summit Showcases Practice-Changing Innovation to Advance Cancer Care, Diagnosis, and Prevention in Texas and Beyond
The fourth annual UT MD Anderson – UT Austin Collaborative Research Summit highlighted Texas’ leadership in cancer research and the values-driven culture of collaboration that propels innovation to save and transform lives.
