
Science & Tech
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.
Dissolvable, microscopic needles light the way for cancer treatments
Sep. 18, 2026 • 7 min. readTiny, biodegradable needles deliver therapeutic drugs and redistribute light beneath the skin, offering a painless, scar-free alternative to invasive surgery.
Construction exoskeletons may help workers spot hazards by reducing fatigue
Sep. 17, 2026 • 4 min. readTexas A&M research finds workers experience less fatigue and greater hazard recognition while using a lower-back exoskeleton.
Even if you’re not talking politics at work, it’s coming to the office with you
Sep. 16, 2026 • 4 min. readResearchers find that political news consumed outside of work can affect employees' engagement, anxiety and willingness to help co-workers.
How cellphone data can help airports improve the travel experience
Sep. 11, 2026 • 4 min. readResearchers use mobile network signals to build a forecasting model that predicts crowds, cuts congestion and emissions and drives staffing and transit decisions.
Two decades after the last major air-quality study, researchers find new pollutants and new sources across the state.
Food keeps time, too — and your liver is listening for the dinner bell
Sep. 2, 2026 • 8 min. readScientists discover how meal timing programs the liver’s daily rhythms and what it could mean for shift work, jet lag and intermittent fasting.
Building hurricane-resilient communities: Researchers harness engineering and AI to minimize storm disruptions
Sep. 1, 2026 • 5 min. readExperts drive innovation — from preparation to recovery — to withstand nature's fiercest storms.