College of Engineering
Texas A&M opens world’s largest academic controlled-explosions lab
April 24, 2026 • 7 min. readWith its ribbon now cut, Texas A&M’s colossal detonation lab officially opens, igniting explosions to reveal the secrets of combustion, materials, aerospace, and even dying stars.
Same moon, different day: Artemis II begins new era of space exploration
April 1, 2026 • 8 min. readTwo Texas A&M astronauts share insights on the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, as NASA prepares to send humans farther from Earth than ever before.
Texas A&M University named one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company for the second straight year
March 24, 2026 • 5 min. readTexas A&M joins Adidas, Door Dash, OpenAI and Starbucks on the list of companies turning big ideas into reality.
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.
Researchers at Texas A&M are testing smart catheter sensors for early diagnosis and treatment of UTIs to lower the risk of patient complications.
Six Texas A&M faculty members named National Academy of Inventors Senior Members
March 5, 2026 • 2 min. readAn enormous team of researchers from around the globe has designed an exam to show what AI can’t do, yet.
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.
Why cold weather cripples today’s batteries and what researchers are doing about it.
Texas A&M faculty members elected to National Academy of Engineering
Feb. 10, 2026 • 3 min. readDr. Thomas Blasingame and Dr. Karen Wooley honored for contributions in in research, innovation and academic leadership.