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UT San Antonio chemist develops probe to illuminate breast cancer cells
An innovative molecular probe could one day help surgeons distinguish aggressive tumors from healthy tissue
Meet Genesis: the AI chip that doesn’t forget
Every AI system today learns by overwriting itself. Explore how a team at UT San Antonio built one that doesn't.
Research team studies data from 2025 floods to prepare for future catastrophic rainfall events
Hydrology researchers in UT San Antonio's Klesse College have created a science-backed report to support planners, emergency managers, engineers and community leaders.
UT San Antonio researcher builds self-powered, smart warning system to catch local floods
Solar-powered sensing nodes with lightweight AI could offer coastal communities and flood-prone towns a low-cost, early defense.

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Into the weeds: UT San Antonio engineers turn excess seaweed into a circular solution
Scientists build reusable, seaweed-based filters to fight Gulf Coast algal blooms and runoff.
Everyday choices may shape brain health across a lifetime
Researchers and clinicians are bringing expertise from different fields to better understand what protects brain health.
UT San Antonio research uses nanotechnology to ‘remote control’ brain cells and manage chronic pain
A noninvasive technology uses harmless magnetic fields to deliver drugs and soothe overactive nerves without opioids or surgery.
Nueva Nueva initiative moves downtown San Antonio toward a cooler, more connected future
UT San Antonio-led effort will use research, innovation and community engagement to transform Nueva Street into a more walkable, sustainable and heat-resilient corridor.
Solving real-world challenges with data, AI and machine learning
UT San Antonio graduate students partner with industry and community organizations to develop practical solutions while gaining hands-on research experience.
Research team studies data from 2025 floods to prepare for future catastrophic rainfall events
Hydrology researchers in UT San Antonio's Klesse College have created a science-backed report to support planners, emergency managers, engineers and community leaders.