Science & Tech
Texas A&M University joins the Genesis Mission to transform science using artificial intelligence
July 27, 2026 • 8 min. readThe U.S. Department of Energy announces projects in its unprecedented effort to use AI to accelerate science, harness new energy sources and bolster national security.
Analysis reveals ‘ultrarapid’ gene evolution behind diversity of feather color in chickens
July 24, 2026 • 4 min. readStudy details rapid genetic shift influencing pigmentation, offering new insight into how biodiversity develops.
Eyes in the sky: Boosting land stewardship with drone technology
July 23, 2026 • 2 min. readThe Texas A&M University Landscape Ecology and Drones Lab employs high-tech solutions to improve on-the-ground land management.
Accordian-inspired pump unlocks new era for lab-on-a-chip technology
July 17, 2026 • 5 min. readA first-of-its-kind device that replicates human blood flow waveforms in the lab opens doors for advancing the study of vascular diseases, discovering drugs and supporting safe space travel.
Scientists tame seizures and heal injured brains with gut chemical
July 15, 2026 • 8 min. readA natural therapy heals brains after traumatic injury, making seizures both harder to trigger and rarer, while pointing to a future that could cure epilepsy.
Unexpected discovery yields new graphene oxide production method
July 13, 2026 • 4 min. readWhat began as a hydrogen-production project resulted in a scalable process for creating a critical material used in batteries, electronics and advanced manufacturing.
Texas A&M team aids 5-year-old’s breathing with transformative design
July 9, 2026 • 6 min. readA biomedical engineering capstone team has developed a pediatric jaw brace to help a young boy breathe at night, providing a potential real-world solution for other patients.
Making the ‘invisible’ visible: How high-speed movies could change the way scientists study disease
July 7, 2026 • 4 min. readAn advanced imaging method captures chemical processes in living organisms in real time, allowing researchers to observe biology as it happens.
Innovative algorithm makes genomic surveillance faster and more affordable for global disease outbreaks
July 3, 2026 • 4 min. readScalable framework for tracking viral variants optimizes resources for early detection of pandemics.
Inside Houston’s real-time strategy for managing World Cup traffic
July 1, 2026 • 4 min. readWith heavy travel across the city during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transportation researchers are responding to congestion as it happens and will learn from it long after the final match.