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Texas A&M Virtual Production Institute film to make Texas premiere at Austin Film Festival
Oct. 22, 2026 • 3 min. read'Chase Your Dreams' combines dance, music and technology in a collaboration among award-winning filmmakers, faculty and students.
New global database provides a fuller picture of the elements that make up plant life
Oct. 21, 2026 • 5 min. readQuestions about growing plants beyond Earth led researchers to build a baseline of the elements found in plants.
Researchers have determined that when large language models are trained on frivolous online content, they can get brain rot like humans do.
Tiny molecules may help slow pancreatic cancer growth
Oct. 20, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers discover that two naturally occurring microRNAs may help regulate the protein production that allows aggressive cancer cells to grow and divide.
Analysis: Why local elections give voters a greater voice
Oct. 19, 2026 • 3 min. readFrom public services to community development, an expert explains why local elections deserve voters’ attention.
Texas A&M earns sixth gold award for veteran education excellence
Oct. 16, 2026 • 3 min. readState recognition honors the university’s comprehensive education, financial assistance and support services for more than 1,600 veteran and military students.
Researchers' groundbreaking discovery unlocks insights into the beginning of life on Earth.
Researchers uncover multiple genetic paths to mottled feathers in chickens
Oct. 13, 2026 • 5 min. readSurprising discovery reveals how selective breeding has shaped chicken diversity.
New method offers a closer look at cells that help nerves repair
Oct. 12, 2026 • 5 min. readA clearer look at hard-to-see cells could help researchers answer new questions about nerve damage and recovery.
Researchers develop hybrid materials for more efficient thermal energy storage
Oct. 9, 2026 • 2 min. read'Salogels' combine salt hydrates and polymer structures to store heat reliably, with potential uses in energy-efficient buildings, batteries, smart windows and electronics.