
Materials and Manufacturing
Research team upcycles plastic waste into premium high-performance lubricants
Aug. 6, 2026 • 3 min. readThe discovery could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide.
Unexpected discovery yields new graphene oxide production method
July 13, 2026 • 4 min. readWhat began as a hydrogen-production project resulted in a scalable process for creating a critical material used in batteries, electronics and advanced manufacturing.
Smart optical sensors pave the way for real-time decision making
May 15, 2026 • 3 min. readTechnology could enable surgical robots and space rovers to analyze samples instantly, making intelligent sensing faster and more affordable.
Light-powered propulsion expands space exploration possibilities
April 27, 2026 • 3 min. readMicron-scale “metajets” reveal a scalable approach to optical propulsion, using metasurfaces to control motion with light in multiple directions.
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.
Growing Homes On Mars: Texas A&M Research Pioneers Autonomous Construction Using Synthetic Lichens
June 24, 2025 • 4 min. readNew self-growing technology could revolutionize Martian architecture by using living biomaterials to 3D print structures — without human intervention.