
geosciences
Texas A&M Research: Clay Layers Exacerbate Arsenic Problems In Bangladesh
Jun 2, 2020 • 4 min. readThe study provides evidence that proximity to a clay layer that expels organic carbon in response to groundwater pumping drives rising arsenic concentrations in aquifers.
When Storms Roll In, Texas A&M Steps Up To Aid Weather Forecasters
May 29, 2020 • 5 min. readTexas A&M Atmospheric Sciences recently helped the National Weather Service monitor severe weather as it moved through the Brazos and Trinity Valleys.
Texas A&M Congratulates National Science Foundation For Its 70th Anniversary
May 26, 2020 • 10 min. readThe university was one of the first in the nation to receive an NSF grant.
Extreme Weather Risks Rising In Texas, Warns New Report
Mar 5, 2020 • 3 min. readThe new Texas-specific analysis fills a major data gap for policymakers and business leaders — and shows coming climate change impacts, says Texas A&M professor and state climatologist.
Study: Swath Of Natural Habitat Larger Than The UK Will Be Urbanized By 2030
Jan 30, 2020 • 3 min. readCritical knowledge gaps on habitat loss in lower-income countries were also revealed by research co-authored by a Texas A&M geographer.
Epic South Pacific Expedition Is Special For Texas A&M Geosciences Dean
Jan 16, 2020 • 4 min. readDebbie Thomas is co-leading an elite international team of scientists aboard the JOIDES Resolution research drillship.
Explanation Found For Die-Off Of Coral Reefs In Gulf Of Mexico
Jan 3, 2020 • 5 min. readA Texas A&M research team says processes leading to hypoxia led to the death of parts of the reefs at the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary.
Marine biologist Christine Figgener became known worldwide after a video of her removing a plastic straw from the nose of a sea turtle went viral, helping spur the movement to eliminate the plastic straws.