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Bridging Chemistry and Physics on the Path to New Materials
Five questions with Center for Electrochemistry director Michael Rose.
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Hang Ren Receives Royce W. Murray Young Investigator Award
Given by the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry, the award recognizes accomplishments by researchers within the first decade of their careers.
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How Potatoes, Corn and Beans Led to Smart Windows Breakthrough
A study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to solve smart-window challenges with a new type of electrochromic device and materials.
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Remembering Electrochemistry Pioneer and Texas Science Legend Allen Bard
The 'Father of Modern Electrochemistry' won the National Medal of Science, King Faisal International Prize, Wolf Prize and the Priestly Medal.
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Hot Summer Air Turns Into Drinking Water With New Gel Device
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have created a hydrogel that can create clean water using just the energy from sunlight.
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Oil-Capturing Technology Offers 10x Improvement Cleaning Up Hazardous Spills
Guihua Yu and other researchers are combating the extreme environmental toll of major oil spills,with a technology that could significantly improve cleanup.
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Five Lessons from UT Austin Science about Planning for Living with Heat
In our endless summer, research on heat impacts offers insights on how best to adapt.
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Coalition Will Build Energy Innovation Hub in Permian Basin
The National Science Foundation has awarded funding to The University of Texas at Austin to lay the groundwork for a new regional innovation engine in...
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4 Professors Among National Academy of Inventors’ Top Members
The honorees include Delia Milliron and three other faculty members from the Cockrell School of Engineering and College of Natural Sciences.
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Three Faculty Members Awarded Sloan Fellowships
Congratulations to Greg Durrett, Sam Raskin and Hang Ren.
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