As part of a team of scientists, UT researchers found evidence for gravitational waves that shape the universe. The results were the culmination of 15 years of research.
“We basically are in a bath...
Twitter recently introduced limits to the number of posts users can view per day. University experts say the move is more than just an issue for young adults who wish to infinitely scroll the app.
On...
In a significant demographic shift, Texas’ Hispanic population now outnumbers white Texans.
According to the latest data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on July 1, the shifting demographics...
According to the United States Supreme Court ruling on June 29, higher education institutions can no longer factor race into their admissions processes. UT is the only Texas public institution affected...
UT researchers developed a more sustainable farming system that reduces fertilizer pollution and creates higher crop yields.
Current farming systems rely heavily on nitrogen fertilizers. According...
On June 30, the United States Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s program to forgive up to $20,000 in student loan debt, citing an overreach of authority by the President and Secretary...
The United States Supreme Court ruled on June 30 that a Colorado web designer could refuse service to same-sex couples based on personal religious objections. University experts say the decision may...
Karina Kumar, General News Reporter
• July 4, 2023
UT researchers modified the bacteria found in the gut of honey bees to protect the bees from common parasite Nosema, according to a study released June 12.
Published by the Proceedings of the National...
After its approval by Austin Parks and Recreation on May 22, the Zilker Park Vision Plan has received public opposition online from several groups. Save Zilker Park, a movement against the plan, has grown...
Karina Kumar, General News Reporter
• July 3, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 15, which requires all college athletes to compete based on their sex assigned at birth, on June 15.
The legislation requires all transgender athletes to compete...
Radio-Television-Film professor Karen Kocher created the Barton Creek Time Stream, a multimedia educational website dedicated to telling the history of Barton Creek’s conservation efforts.
Looking...
In light of community backlash, a revised partnership between the Austin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety resumed this month after a pause in May.
The partnership was...
