Research

Nearly Half of Latin American Frogs and Toads Are at Risk

A new study shows that nearly half of frog and toad species in Latin America may lose their habitat range by 2050.

Research

Big Brains and Big Ranges Might Not Save Birds from Climate Change

Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and a view into “climate niches” reveal unexpected risks for some birds.

Features

How UT Students are Fueling Energy Research

From advancing sustainability to enhancing efficiencies, student researchers are a part of UT’s energy story.

Texas Connect

Turtle pond serves as living lab for student researchers

Justin Havird is leading students in a research project on the ecology and evolution of UT Austin's beloved turtles.

Features

Celebrating UT Austin’s First Black Graduate Degree-Holders in Zoology

Making discoveries about health and the natural world were among Oscar Thompson’s and Exalton Delco’s achievements.

Texas Research

Faculty Member Wins University-Wide Research Excellence Award

Vagheesh Narasimhan had an extraordinary achievement in original research, providing clues to human evolution.

UT News

2024 Hamilton Book Award Grand Prize Goes to David Hillis for Homage to Texas Hill Country’s Biological Diversity

The Biodiversity Center director penned “Armadillos to Ziziphus,” a celebration of life in the Texas Hill Country.

Announcements

Natural Sciences Welcomes New Faculty Across the College

Familiar faces and newcomers alike are among the 13 newest tenured and tenure-track faculty members joining the college.

Features

Take a Tour of UT Through the Lens of Science

Spots that are a part of The University of Texas at Austin can serve purposes for both science learning and community R&R.

Accolades

College of Natural Sciences Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards

The awards from the National Science Foundation support innovative work by earlier-career faculty.