
Science & Tech
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.
Researchers discover extraordinary immune gene diversity in Atlantic herring
Aug. 28, 2026 • 4 min. readThe discovery sheds light on the evolutionary battle between pathogens and one of the world’s most abundant vertebrates.
‘Now boarding’ … 240,000 miles from Earth
Aug. 24, 2026 • 6 min. readAs NASA prepares for humanity’s sustained human presence on the moon, engineers are developing the traffic control system that will keep spacecraft moving safely and efficiently.
Tackling construction’s toughest jobs on Earth — and the moon
Aug. 21, 2026 • 4 min. readSeed funding will help launch research into autonomous construction methods for hazardous jobsites and harsh lunar environments.
Too much RNA can starve cells of energy, study finds
Aug. 18, 2026 • 5 min. readResearchers uncover a link between excess RNA and mitochondrial damage — revealing new insights into viral infections, aging and RNA-based therapeutics.
A hands-on approach to distance medicine
Aug. 13, 2026 • 14 min. readResearchers develop technology that could bring specialized medical care to rural patients.
Researchers explore how changing gravity alters human movement and coordination
Aug. 7, 2026 • 3 min. readNASA-backed study creates new possibilities for helping astronauts adapt in space but may also unlock new rehabilitation options on Earth.
Texas A&M’s Hagler Institute connects world-class scholars to advance research
Aug. 6, 2026 • 10 min. readThe Hagler Institute for Advanced Study brings leading scholars together with Texas A&M faculty and students to spark collaboration, strengthen research and develop the next generation of academic talent.
