
Health & Environment
From sea to space: Turning the tide on microplastic pollution
Feb. 4, 2026 • 4 min. readA Texas A&M University at Galveston researcher is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to monitor and combat ocean pollution using satellite technology.
More isn’t always better: Texas A&M research links high-dose antioxidants to offspring birth defects
Feb. 2, 2026 • 5 min. readFindings suggest men planning to conceive should use caution with antioxidant supplements, as excess intake can influence sperm and early offspring craniofacial development.
Texas A&M research identifies steps to strengthen extreme weather damage reporting and improve counties’ disaster reimbursement
Jan. 29, 2026 • 4 min. readThe findings will be presented at the 106th American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting in Houston.
Drones and waves: A new way to measure ocean currents
Jan. 28, 2026 • 3 min. readTexas A&M researchers develop a low-cost, high-precision method using drone videos and wave analysis to map surface currents, improving pollution tracking and coastal safety.
Brewing possibilities: Using caffeine to edit gene expression
Jan. 26, 2026 • 5 min. readTexas A&M researchers are combining a common ingredient with high-level medical technology to find new treatments to long-term conditions.
Texas A&M study suggests link between viral infection and ALS
Jan. 26, 2026 • 4 min. readThe discovery promises breakthroughs in understanding the development of the motor neuron disease.
Texas A&M researchers expose hidden risks of firefighter gear in an effort to improve safety and performance
Jan. 23, 2026 • 3 min. readStudy finds bulky personal protective equipment restricts movement and increases injury risk — especially for women.
Texas A&M research team identifies species of brucellosis-causing bacteria in Cameroon
Jan. 21, 2026 • 5 min. readDiscovery in livestock highlights need for targeted disease control, improved diagnostics and regional surveillance to safeguard animal and human health.
Stronger together: How social connections and physical activity team up to boost older adults’ health
Jan. 21, 2026 • 4 min. readNew research from Texas A&M reveals that close social networks and staying active are deeply intertwined — offering fresh strategies to fight loneliness and improve well-being.
One genetic map could rewrite how we understand mental health
Jan. 12, 2026 • 3 min. readA massive study with over 6 million participants reveals genetic clusters behind 14 psychiatric disorders, opening the door to better diagnoses and treatments.