Microplastics in the Sand: Beach Combing Goes High Tech
A UT chemist says it is now time to develop tests for microplastics, similar to tests for other toxic threats.
Destroying Crazy Ant Nest Structure Makes Them Vulnerable to Pathogens
Research initiated at a UT field station keeps progressing. That is good news for a war on an invasive species.
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From Research to Results: UT-City of Austin Partnership Delivers
Tim Keitt and Ed LeBrun are among the UT researchers helping Austin, combat invasive species and plan for tomorrow.
Vulnerable Salamanders, Key to Healthy Ecosystems, a Focus in Two Studies
A pair of studies from UT Austin offer insights into these keystone species.
Extreme, Prolonged Drought Slashes Productivity of Grasslands, Shrublands
Research published in the journal Science on water-deprived plants involved Texas Field Station Network experts.
So What Should We Call This – a Grue Jay?
The rare hybrid offspring of a blue jay and a green jay is likely a result of weather-related shifts in the range of two species.
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.
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.
College of Natural Sciences Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards
The awards from the National Science Foundation support innovative work by earlier-career faculty.
Targeted Grazing May Help Beat Invasive Buffelgrass
Researchers head to Kenya to unlock the weaknesses of invasive buffelgrass to combat it here in Texas.