In 1964, Texas Gov. John B. Connally visited campus to deliver the good news that a $6 million “atom smasher” would be built at Texas A&M.

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Predicting Power Outages

Feb 23, 2024 • 5 min. read

Researchers are combining big data and machine learning to predict outages and help consumers prepare for loss of power.

The annual conference examines possible solutions to economic, technological and political challenges facing the United States.

The community of Castañer faced months without power after a hurricane; A&M researchers are working to ensure it never happens again.

Global group seeks sustainable water solutions to improve human health

Texas A&M AgriLife is exploring agrivoltaics, which combines agriculture and solar power production.

The proposal aims to meet the increasing global energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The director of Texas A&M’s Smart Grid Center says he’s optimistic about the grid’s reliability as temperatures rise, but says we need to stay diligent to changing conditions.

The team discovered a groundbreaking increase in the storage capacity of water-based battery electrodes, an important step in the development of lithium-free batteries.

Two former students employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are among many people with ties to Texas A&M who played a part in the major scientific advancement.