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March 18, 2024

Tanks of the Triassic: New Crocodile Ancestor Identified

AUSTIN, Texas — Dinosaurs get all the glory. But aetosaurs, a heavily armored cousin of modern crocodiles, ruled the world before dinosaurs did. These tanks of the Triassic came in a variety of shapes and sizes before going extinct around 200 million years ago. Today, their fossils are found on every continent except Antarctica and […] The post Tanks of the Triassic: New Crocodile Ancestor Identified appeared first on UT News.

March 15, 2024

Keeping an Eye on Your Vision During the Solar Eclipse

Ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse, a UT Health Austin ophthalmologist shares insights into the importance of protecting your eyes during the eclipse. “Make sure to prioritize your eye health before observing any solar eclipse,” advises Eileen Bowden, MD, an ophthalmologist in UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute. “Without proper precautions in […] The post Keeping an Eye on Your Vision During the Solar Eclipse appeared first on UT News.