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A Break in a Longstanding Mystery about Origin of Complex Life
Breathe easy. It appears our microbial ancestors used oxygen, too.
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.
New Assistant Professor Positions
The Department of Marine Science at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to fill two tenure-track assistant professor positions in the fields of Physical...
Fast Solutions for an Urgent Problem: Genetic Identification for the Protection of Sharks and Rays
A new scientific paper describes how protecting shark and ray populations from the black-market wildlife trade can begin with DNA analysis.
Now accepting applications for Semester by the Sea in Spring 2026!
Spend a semester on the coast and dive into cutting-edge research with this comprehensive spring program for UT undergraduates. Semester by the Sea combines coursework...
Institute Insights 2025: Issue 3
For the second year, Institute Insights shares 2025 UTMSI stories, bridging research and public understanding.