
Science & Tech
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.
Texas A&M to build self-driving laboratory for metals, open to researchers nationwide
Aug. 5, 2026 • 7 min. readA $24.9M grant will fund a Materials Innovation Platform where universities, national laboratories and industry members can run alloy-discovery campaigns using robotic systems and artificial intelligence.
Closing the gap between suspecting a heart attack and confirming it
Aug. 5, 2026 • 3 min. readA highly sensitive cardiac test brings traditional lab diagnostics to the field, when it’s most needed.
The deadly heat waves evolving coral reefs
Aug. 4, 2026 • 7 min. readNew genomic evidence suggests coral reefs may be rewriting their genetic future in real time, one surviving generation at a time.
Texas A&M team awarded $5 million Welch Catalyst for Discovery grant
Aug. 3, 2026 • 4 min. readAn interdisciplinary project will develop new battery materials aimed at advancing safer, more sustainable energy storage.
Texas A&M University joins the Genesis Mission to transform science using artificial intelligence
July 27, 2026 • 8 min. readThe U.S. Department of Energy announces projects in its unprecedented effort to use AI to accelerate science, harness new energy sources and bolster national security.
