
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Zapping Untreated Water Gets Rid Of More Waterborne Viruses
Oct. 20, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have shown that a coagulation method using electricity instead of chemicals is effective at removing and inactivating nonenveloped viruses from untreated water.
NSF-Funded Hub To Enhance Resilience In Underrepresented Communities
Sep. 10, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers will lead the hub to minimize the socio-economic impact of hazards to historically underrepresented communities along the Northern Gulf Coast.
Researchers Receive Grant For Vibratory-Installed Wind Turbines In Offshore Environments
Aug. 24, 2021 • 4 min. readA Texas A&M team has developed a concept that could decrease the cost and time it takes to install offshore wind turbines.
Machine Learning Can Reduce Worry About Nanoparticles In Food
June 15, 2021 • 4 min. readResearchers at Texas A&M can predict whether metallic nanoparticles in soil are likely to be absorbed by plants, which could cause toxicity.
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Texas A&M Team Prepares For Autonomous Race At Indianapolis Motor Speedway
March 4, 2021 • 4 min. readEach racecar in the challenge will be programmed to maneuver the track, obstacles and other competitors in pursuit of $1.5 million in rewards.
Standard Water Treatment Eliminates Enveloped Viruses — Like The Coronavirus
Feb. 3, 2021 • 4 min. readTexas A&M researchers have shown that water treatment has the potential to remove nearly all viruses that have an "outer fortress" from drinking water.
Researchers To Examine Risk Of Flood-Induced Chemical Spills At Coastal Facilities
Dec. 21, 2020 • 2 min. readThe Texas A&M College of Engineering's James Kaihatu joins a team that will study the vulnerability of petrochemical facilities in Galveston Bay and risks to nearby communities.
Salt-Tolerant Bacteria With An Appetite For Sludge Make Biodegradable Plastics
Dec. 14, 2020 • 4 min. readUsing a bacterial strain found in mangroves, Texas A&M researchers have uncovered a low-cost, sustainable method for producing bioplastics from sewage sludge and wastewater.
Researcher Developing Novel System For Nuclear Waste Repositories
Nov. 10, 2020 • 2 min. readA Texas A&M professor, in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, received a Department of Energy grant to develop a system in engineered barriers to isolate and contain nuclear fuel waste.