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New Geodetic Observatory one of 30 locations worldwide

Sept. 27, 2018

A new scientific facility under construction on the grounds of UT Austin’s famed McDonald Observatory will help scientists better understand Earth...

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UT lands NSF funds for $60 million supercomputer

Sept. 27, 2018

The National Science Foundation has awarded $60 million to the Texas Advanced Computing Center at UT Austin for a new supercomputer...

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UT Energy Symposium kicks off fall semester

Sept. 27, 2018

The UT Energy Symposium commenced its fall semester of guest lectures on Thursday, Sept. 6 with a presentation from LBJ School of Public Affairs Research Prof. Raj Patel...

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New study shows air pollution reduces global life expectancy by more than a year

Sept. 27, 2018

Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of UT Austin environmental engineers and public health researchers...

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UT engineers wrapping up work on prototype zero-emission delivery vans for UPS

Sept. 27, 2018

Former UT Energy Journalism Fellow Maria Gallucci explores the work of engineers at UT Austin’s Center for Electromechanics and...

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John Goodenough powers through his 90s in his quest for a better battery

Sept. 27, 2018

Famed UT Engineering Prof. John Goodenough, who nearly 40 years ago secured his iconic stature for his role in inventing the lithium-ion battery...

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What does ‘100% renewable’ really mean?

Sept. 27, 2018

Georgetown, Texas, a town just north of Austin, has been in the news lately for its decision to ‘go 100% renewable’...

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Former Sec. of Energy and inaugural Energy Institute board chair passes

Sept. 20, 2018

Former Sec. of Energy Samuel Bodman passed away recently following a long illness. After a long and distinguished career in business and public service...