
Science & Tech
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.
Genetic time capsule helps researchers rewrite the bat family tree and trace the origins of flight, echolocation
Oct. 6, 2026 • 6 min. readBy combining genomes from every living bat family with fossil evidence, researchers found that bats — and powered flight — likely originated in Europe and that echolocation emerged before modern bats began to diversify.
How electrons and ions move through metal-organic frameworks offers insights to advance neuron-inspired computing.
New existential psychology research suggests that our true self may have less to do with some hidden identity and more to do with how easy and natural our experiences feel.
Aardwolves and cats share surprising chromosome similarities, study finds
Sep. 23, 2026 • 5 min. readA new chromosome map will give scientists a guide for improving the species’ fragmented genome and support future genetic research.
How agentic AI is working to fix a broken healthcare system
Sep. 21, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers are deploying a suite of AI agents not to replace humans, but to relieve administrative burdens and ease patient suffering.
As ships become more connected, cyber threats move offshore
Sep. 18, 2026 • 4 min. readAfter cybersecurity concerns prompted an FBI response aboard a Texas-bound oil tanker, a Texas A&M expert explains the growing risks facing ships and ports.