The western diamondback rattlesnakes weren't there by accident, but as part of an annual tradition put on by the Sweetwater Jaycees, who shared tips about the slinky reptiles and draped them around ...

TAU Systems is developing laser-plasma accelerators to simulate cosmic rays and accelerate testing of electronics.

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The designations come at a tumultuous time for universities as funding could be cut off and efforts to end tenure continue.

Finished in 2002, the piece has been ingrained in the architecture of the Austin Convention Center for over 20 years. It was ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Dozens of University of Texas students protested against the Trump administration's immigration policies on Wednesday. They want UT Austin to become a "sanctuary campus" to protect ...

A new policy for how the National Institutes of Health will reimburse overhead costs associated with research grants could result in the loss of significant funding at institutions like UT Austin.

Past efforts to allow more religion in public schools have been hamstrung by legal challenges. But those on the religious ...

More and more young and hungry talent are joining Elon Musk's 'nerd army' at the Department of Government Efficiency in attempt to cut the fat on behalf of Donald Trump.

USA TODAY’s 2025 Restaurants of the Year celebrates the South’s most exciting and storied dining destinations. Chosen by our team of food writers who live and work in the communities they cover, it ...

From buzzy Instagram-worthy spots to tried-and-true small-town standbys, these are USA TODAY's top restaurants across the United States in 2025.

Schools that overcomplied with state bills targeting DEI initiatives are now vulnerable to attacks on curriculum, too.