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An international collaboration of researchers shows how the legacy of colonialism remains deeply entrenched within scientific practice across the Caribbean.

How small genetic changes enabled electric fish to evolve electric organs.

UT Austin scientists have demonstrated how to use a naturally occurring fungus to crush local populations of invasive tawny crazy ants.

A new study shows that nitrogen-fixing trees could help forests remove more heat-trapping COS from the atmosphere than previously thought.

Stomata are critical to plant biology and scientists have found a key to how they get there.

This native grass can capture atmospheric carbon in its substantial root system.

Numerous studies have found negative impacts of agrochemicals, such as neonicotinoids, on both honey bees and native bees, and researchers like Felicity Muth and her lab at UT Austin are contributing to this field.

Scientists finally get a good look at the tiniest viruses and discover a few of their unique tricks.

The loss of plant species that are especially vulnerable to climate change might lead to bigger problems than previous studies have suggested

Having all people in the U.S. tested on a regular, rotating basis can likely slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and the loss of life from COVID-19.