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Feline fleas carry bacteria linked to human disease In South Texas, study finds
July 2, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers have identified the murine typhus pathogen in fleas found in the Rio Grande Valley, highlighting the importance of flea prevention for both pets and people.
Inside Houston’s real-time strategy for managing World Cup traffic
July 1, 2026 • 4 min. readWith heavy travel across the city during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transportation researchers are responding to congestion as it happens and will learn from it long after the final match.
Before the memory fades: Scientists discover a potential early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
July 1, 2026 • 5 min. readNew research suggests Alzheimer’s disease may affect the brain’s ability to adapt before memory problems become obvious, offering clues for earlier interventions.
Texas A&M Maritime Academy cadets to witness historic Sail250 celebration from New York Harbor
July 1, 2026 • 2 min. readSummer Sea Term cadets will be anchored near Ellis Island for America’s 250th birthday, observing the largest gathering of naval and tall ships since 1976.
Researchers affirm long-held belief that viruses can trigger Parkinson’s disease
June 29, 2026 • 5 min. readA new study shows that a common virus can induce Parkinson’s-like brain damage and movement problems.
Aggie cadets to participate in National Independence Day Parade
June 29, 2026 • 2 min. readMembers of the Texas A&M Color Guard, Corps of Cadets’ Ross Volunteer Company and Fish Drill Team will travel to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Independence Day Parade.
From listeners to leaders: How involving students in school solutions heals trauma
June 26, 2026 • 4 min. readResearch shows that inviting students to shape support systems can improve mental health and campus environments.
Texas A&M supercomputer named most powerful among US universities
June 25, 2026 • 4 min. readVISION debuts on the prestigious Top500 list at No. 66, the nation’s highest ranked academic supercomputer, positioning A&M as a global leader in AI research, advanced computing, national security innovation and more.
Scientists measure hidden quantum forces that could power a new generation of pharmaceutical drugs
June 25, 2026 • 7 min. readResearchers invent a laser technique that reveals the hidden forces shaping proteins, advancing a future of precision medicine engineered with quantum precision.
Healing where it hurts: Researchers develop a new approach for treating wounds
June 24, 2026 • 4 min. readA bandage-like device delivers a naturally occurring gas directly to wounds, with the goal of improving blood flow and helping patients heal more effectively.