Wetlands clean water in a variety of ways — the plants directly filter sediments out of the water, while the biochemistry of the wetlands transforms pollutants into less harmful forms.
The formation of the Isthmus of Panama is considered one of the most important geologic, oceanographic, and biogeographic events ever, but the exact timing of the final closure of the Isthmus has become controversial.
It’s believed the lionfish were brought into southern waters in the 1980s through accidental or intentional human release, but now they are a big problem in the Caribbean Atlantic Coast and along the Gulf Coast to Texas.
Research has found that exercise causes more new neurons to be formed in a critical brain region, and contrary to an earlier study, these new neurons do not cause the individual to forget old memories.
A team of international scientists have completed a study of the Kuroshio Current and their findings could have an impact on predicting future weather patterns in the North Pacific.
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Foundation has announced a multi-year commitment to Texas A&M University to enhance faculty and research to impact spinal cord injuries.
Research at Texas A&M University has resulted in stronger prediction models that will play a critical role in assessing the pros and cons of tactics used in future spills.