Archive for: biology
From Cheating Voles, Lessons on Evolution of Behavior
By Katie Matlack
On account of their sheer abundance, prairie voles, a species of small Midwestern rodent, are what conservationists call a “species of least concern;” in other...
A Secret Garden in the UT Tower
By Jane Robbins Mize
For more than a century, the Plant Resources Center has been building one of the best collections on campus. These days, it’s a world-renowned research destination...
Shaking Up the Bird Family Tree
By Rose Cahalan
The bird family tree may look a little different than previously thought. A study published this week in Nature is just one of at least 28 scientific papers to...
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Texas Scientists Grow the Tree of Life
By Aaron Dubrow
You may think the Tree of Life was settled a long time ago, but scientists continue to refine, and sometimes radically alter, our understanding of how species are...
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award
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The Long Game Brings Local Heroes From the Putting Green to the Silver Screen
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Beloved Director Celebrates 30 Years Leading the Scottish Rite Dormitory
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Starting Here: Meet the 2024 President’s Leadership Award Winners
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World-Changers Reconnect With the University Through the Tower Fellows Program
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Taking Over From Legendary Swim Coach Eddie Reese Is Another Legend
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Racing Ahead: The 2024 President’s Impact Award