Science & Tech
Dr. Congrui Grace Jin and her team have unlocked a novel way for concrete to mend its own cracks, potentially preventing structural failures and saving lives.
New Self-Healing Polymer Possesses A Quality Never Before Seen At Any Scale
May 5, 2025 • 7 min. readMaterial scientists at Texas A&M have developed a dynamic material that self-heals after puncturing by changing from solid to liquid and back.
Cybersecurity expert Dr. Nitesh Saxena studies the privacy promises — and addresses the pitfalls — of secure messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp.
Spacecraft That Sweat? A Cool New Way to Tackle Atmospheric Reentry
Apr 30, 2025 • 4 min. readAs space travel becomes more common, the need to reuse spacecraft will rise. The solution may be spacecraft that “sweat.”
U.S. officials praised the Texas A&M System Center for Hypersonic & Laser Testing.
New Study Unveils Volcanic History And Clues To Ancient Life On Mars
Apr 25, 2025 • 5 min. readThe proof may be in the pudding, but according to a Texas A&M University geologist, when it comes to ancient life on the Red Planet, the proof is in the rocks.
AI And Gaming Platform Aims To Revolutionize Emergency Pipeline Training
Apr 21, 2025 • 3 min. readThe Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center and EnerSys Corporation are creating a training platform that simulates a potential pipeline incident using AI and a gaming platform.
Beyond The Screen: The Future Of Immersive Innovation At Texas A&M
Apr 4, 2025 • 8 min. readTexas A&M University is taking technology once only used in movies and finding new and innovative ways to incorporate it in a variety of industries.
Tim McLaughlin ’90, ’94 reflects on his career in visual effects and how he is leading Texas A&M into new frontiers in digital storytelling.
Artificial Intelligence That Uses Less Energy By Mimicking The Human Brain
Mar 25, 2025 • 6 min. readTexas A&M University engineers work to create “Super-Turing AI,” which operates more efficiently by learning on the fly.