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Oil Exploration Would Endanger the Most Biodiverse Region in the Western Hemisphere, Say Scientists
An international team of scientists has found that Ecuador's Yasuní National Park, which sits on top of massive reserves of oil, is in the single most biodiverse region in the Western Hemisphere.
Chagas Disease May Be a Threat in South Texas, Says Researcher
Chagas disease, a tropical parasitic disease that can lead to life-threatening heart and digestive disorders, may be more widespread in Texas than previously thought, according to research from The University of Texas at Austin.
Allen Bard Awarded Grant to Improve Energy Storage on the Grid
Chemist Allen Bard has been awarded a grant to improve energy storage capacity on the electric grid.Captive Breeding Could Transform the Saltwater Aquarium Trade and Save Coral Reefs, Marine Biologists Say
Marine biologists at The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute are developing means to efficiently breed saltwater aquarium fish, seahorses, plankton and invertebrates in captivity in order to preserve the biologically rich ecosystems of the world's coral reefs.
Become Who You Are
In this video David Laude, Interim Dean of the College of Natural Sciences, speaks to students about college as a place to explore, stumble, fail, and ultimately grow into the person you're meant to become.
Marine Science Institute Receives $7 Million Grant to Study the Impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
The grant is the largest in the Marine Science Institute's 70-year history.
Coral Safe
Joan Holt would like to see a day when the saltwater fish tanks at your local pet store have a big label slapped on them that says “Coral Safe.”
RoboCup Remix
The UT Austin Villa team, which is led by University of Texas at Austin computer scientists Peter Stone and Patrick MacAlpine, beat 21 other teams from 11 nations for the trophy.
UT Austin Villa Wins World RoboCup Championships
UT Austin Villa has won the 2011 RoboCupSoccer championships in the 3-D simulation division.Read It Now
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