
Civil and Environmental Engineering
What’s in your salad? Crops exposed to nanoplastics may boost heavy metal intake
March 17, 2026 • 4 min. readResearchers are uncovering how nanoplastics and heavy metals interact in a controlled hydroponic model, revealing new insights to food safety.
Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments.
New biosensor offers early warning system for disease
Feb. 17, 2026 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have developed a tissue-adhesive sensor for real-time oral health monitoring to combat long-term issues such as gum disease and tooth loss.
Drones and waves: A new way to measure ocean currents
Jan. 28, 2026 • 3 min. readTexas A&M researchers develop a low-cost, high-precision method using drone videos and wave analysis to map surface currents, improving pollution tracking and coastal safety.
With offshore wind poised for massive growth, Texas A&M researchers develop a versatile anchor system that could solve the industry’s biggest logistical and financial challenge.
Texas A&M Researchers Map America’s Power Outage Hot Spots Using AI
Aug. 14, 2025 • 3 min. readA new nationwide vulnerability index reveals a 20% annual increase in outage severity since 2019, with East and West coasts, Great Lakes and Gulf regions facing the highest risk of weather-induced blackouts.
A new model uses site characterization data and Bayesian statistics to protect offshore energy infrastructure from submarine landslides.
Texas A&M researcher Dr. Kinsey Skillen leads a new 42-month TXDOT research project at the Center for Infrastructure Renewal.
EPA-funded research in environmental engineering set to improve our understanding of human-made chemicals called PFAS.
New Algorithm Tracks Texas Daily Reservoir Evaporation Rates
June 10, 2024 • 3 min. readTexas A&M researchers have developed a more accurate method for tracking reservoir evaporation to improve water planning and management.