Researchers are uncovering how nanoplastics and heavy metals interact in a controlled hydroponic model, revealing new insights to food safety.

CEO Anthony Wood announces new content agreements with Disney Entertainment, Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Content Sales.

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Aggies are working together to make a difference in the lives of people without access to medical care through the innovative BUILD program.

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Recognized with four Fast Company awards in 2025, Texas A&M University transformed breakthrough ideas and compassionate innovation into hope and healing for communities across Texas and the world.

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Researchers are advancing breakthrough treatments like 3D-printed medicines, regenerative heart patches and Alzheimer’s therapies by creating practical solutions that transform care and improve lives globally.

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Food security starts here

March 11, 2026 • 3 min. read

Food is fundamental to a bright, safe future. Through AI, robotics and biosecurity, researchers are advancing sustainable production, protecting health and strengthening resilience for a growing population.

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Researchers are reimagining energy, from biodegradable batteries to ice-based thermal storage and metallic gels, advancing grid resilience, clean power and sustaining economic growth for the future.

Roku CEO Anthony Wood

Anthony Wood ’87 used his inventive nature, vision — and desire to neatly preserve ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ episodes for future viewing — to move from DVR creator to streaming TV pioneer.

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Texas A&M experts explain that building resilient communities takes sustained collaboration, reflecting the university’s commitment to serving others and being a force for good.

Developed by a surgeon and Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine students, the Vasculator allows surgeons to input patient symptoms to generate risk assessments.