
Science & Tech
Two decades after the last major air-quality study, researchers find new pollutants and new sources across the state.
Food keeps time, too — and your liver is listening for the dinner bell
Sep. 2, 2026 • 8 min. readScientists discover how meal timing programs the liver’s daily rhythms and what it could mean for shift work, jet lag and intermittent fasting.
Building hurricane-resilient communities: Researchers harness engineering and AI to minimize storm disruptions
Sep. 1, 2026 • 5 min. readExperts drive innovation — from preparation to recovery — to withstand nature's fiercest storms.
Researchers discover extraordinary immune gene diversity in Atlantic herring
Aug. 28, 2026 • 4 min. readThe discovery sheds light on the evolutionary battle between pathogens and one of the world’s most abundant vertebrates.
Tackling construction’s toughest jobs on Earth — and the moon
Aug. 21, 2026 • 4 min. readSeed funding will help launch research into autonomous construction methods for hazardous jobsites and harsh lunar environments.
Too much RNA can starve cells of energy, study finds
Aug. 18, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers uncover a link between excess RNA and mitochondrial damage — revealing new insights into viral infections, aging and RNA-based therapeutics.
A hands-on approach to distance medicine
Aug. 13, 2026 • 14 min. readResearchers develop technology that could bring specialized medical care to rural patients.
Researchers explore how changing gravity alters human movement and coordination
Aug. 7, 2026 • 3 min. readNASA-backed study creates new possibilities for helping astronauts adapt in space but may also unlock new rehabilitation options on Earth.
Texas A&M’s Hagler Institute connects world-class scholars to advance research
Aug. 6, 2026 • 10 min. readThe Hagler Institute for Advanced Study brings leading scholars together with Texas A&M faculty and students to spark collaboration, strengthen research and develop the next generation of academic talent.
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.
