
research
Texas A&M opens world’s largest academic controlled-explosions lab
April 24, 2026 • 7 min. readWith its ribbon now cut, Texas A&M’s colossal detonation lab officially opens, igniting explosions to reveal the secrets of combustion, materials, aerospace, and even dying stars.
What if humans could regrow tissue? Texas A&M study moves science closer
April 23, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers have successfully regenerated skeletal and connective tissue — even if not perfectly formed — demonstrating the next, critical step in limb regeneration.
Competing memories in the brain drive relapse and recovery from alcohol addiction
April 22, 2026 • 5 min. readTexas A&M study uncovers distinct brain cell networks that promote or suppress relapse, offering promising strategies for more effective alcohol use disorder treatments.
Human space research gets a boost from retired NASA centrifuge
April 20, 2026 • 5 min. readA NASA centrifuge finds a new home at Texas A&M’s Anthony Wood ’87 Artificial Gravity Lab, enhancing research on health impacts of human space travel.
Texas A&M Superfund Research Center study reveals early life exposure to persistent contaminants in marine mammals, raising concerns about global environmental health.
A new study finds financial conversations with romantic partners are more positive than people anticipate.
Researchers are shifting the focus from late-stage Alzheimer’s to the earlier biological transition when mild cognitive impairment begins converting to dementia.
Scientists reverse brain aging, with a nasal spray
April 14, 2026 • 5 min. readNew therapy is turning back the clock in aging brains, healing inflammation, restoring memory and reshaping the future of brain age-related therapies.
Researchers advance personalized puzzle system to support people living with dementia
April 8, 2026 • 2 min. readWith new funding, the team is enhancing the Jigsawdio puzzle for broader use, with a focus on a version compatible with tablets and additional languages.
Genomic study reveals heartworm’s ancient origins and global journey
April 3, 2026 • 5 min. readNew research shows canine heartworm populations evolved alongside ancient canids and human migration, offering fresh insight for veterinary medicine and disease prevention.