Science & Tech
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.
Scientists measure hidden quantum forces that could power a new generation of pharmaceutical drugs
June 25, 2026 • 7 min. readResearchers invent a laser technique that reveals the hidden forces shaping proteins, advancing a future of precision medicine engineered with quantum precision.
Can virtual reality and AI help construction workers avoid accidents?
June 23, 2026 • 4 min. readA Texas A&M researcher is studying whether immersive simulations can help prevent workers from becoming desensitized to jobsite hazards.
Texas A&M regenerative heart patch recognized as one of Fast Company’s ‘World Changing Ideas’
June 16, 2026 • 3 min. readThe heart patch is engineered to support healing directly at the site of injury — helping restore strength, improve function and accelerate recovery for patients.