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		<title>A healthy sports culture encourages responsible drinking habits</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:33:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sports and alcohol are often intertwined, but a Texas A&#038;M researcher says the type of culture surrounding sports can play a strong role in whether fans drink responsibly. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>CEO politics may shape how companies compete</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A study of S&#038;P 500 firms found CEO political affiliation was associated with whether companies followed industry peers — and how those strategies performed.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Medal of Honor recipient embodies Texas A&#038;M’s Core Values and the Aggie Spirit</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recognized for his valor in Afghanistan, Matt Williams '25 has dedicated his life to serving others and demonstrating what it means to be a force for good.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Texas A&#038;M welcomes new maritime training ship to Galveston campus</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The TS Lone Star State is ushering in a new era for maritime education and training and will help prepare the next generation of mariners for the nation’s $1.5 trillion blue economy.  ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What is polluting Texas skies?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:31:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two decades after the last major air-quality study, researchers find new pollutants and new sources across the state.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Football analytics conference brings NFL, ESPN and academic experts to Texas A&#038;M</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The state's first symposium of its kind will explore how data in sport, business and human performance is reshaping the game.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Researcher explores potential link to role of father in pregnancy loss</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NIH-funded study seeks to uncover how sperm may contribute to infertility and miscarriage in an effort to predict and prevent pregnancy loss in both humans and livestock.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Researchers test new tool to fight bird flu in poultry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Multiyear study aims to reduce pathogens in commercial chicken houses without harming birds.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>New initiative empowers rural communities to prepare for disaster resilience</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The $2.9 million program will help rural regions develop hazard mitigation plans and strengthen long-term disaster management capacity.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Younger brains recover better than older brains after traumatic injury, right? Maybe not</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New study finds the flexibility that helps young brains adapt may also raise the risk of seizures.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Dementia in aging pets: How to recognize and support dogs and cats with cognitive decline</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A look at the warning signs and practical steps owners can take to help pets maintain quality of life as they get older.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Food keeps time, too — and your liver is listening for the dinner bell</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scientists discover how meal timing programs the liver’s daily rhythms and what it could mean for shift work, jet lag and intermittent fasting. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Building hurricane-resilient communities: Researchers harness engineering and AI to minimize storm disruptions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:49:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Experts drive innovation — from preparation to recovery — to withstand nature's fiercest storms.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Survey finds most Americans miss out on nature’s health benefits</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Researcher says even 10 minutes outdoors each day can boost mood and immunity.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Managing chronic conditions together may be key to longer lifespan, canine study finds</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:46:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[New research from the Dog Aging Project may offer clues to combat aging in humans.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>‘For the Good of America’: Texas A&#038;M’s message of working together resounds in Washington, DC</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The inaugural IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix, No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda driven by Felix Rosenqvist and a new national commercial’s debut demonstrate how Aggies are strengthening America through timeless values.]]></description>
		
		
		
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