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Released: 24-May-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Pet Talk: Avoiding Heartworms & Other Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Texas A&M University

Fleas and ticks are not the only parasites that can cause problems for our dogs, cats, and other pets. Mosquitos are the number one vector of diseases and pathogens worldwide, but preventative medicine can make a big impact in reducing infection.

Released: 17-May-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Pet Talk: The Importance of Flea & Tick Control
Texas A&M University

Tick season is here and flea season is soon to follow. These pests don’t just annoy our cats and dogs, but they also serve as vectors that spread a large number of diseases between animals.

Released: 15-May-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Disabled veterans could live more independently with new technology
Texas A&M University

Researchers at Texas A&M University are working on new Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology that could help veterans with severe spinal cord injuries and disorders achieve even more independence with a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Released: 24-Apr-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Researchers Use Shake-Table Testing To Improve Disaster Recovery
Texas A&M University

Texas A&M researchers use shake-table testing to understand how urban wood-based structures sustain damage from earthquakes, and how to repair them more efficiently.

Released: 23-Apr-2019 3:05 PM EDT
Bacteria And Pathogens: Determining Friend From Foe In Soil And Water
Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University researchers are developing a way to quickly detect which bacterial pathogens are present in a soil or water sample to determine the good from the bad.

Released: 18-Apr-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Why The Notre Dame Fire Affected Us All
Texas A&M University

The April 15 fire at the 850-year-old Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was met with disbelief and despair by people worldwide. Catholics mourned the damage to their sacred religious center during Holy Week, while others lamented the potential loss of a significant architectural landmark. Hundreds of thousands posted photos of their experiences visiting the cathedral on social media, while others anguished over never having seen the site in person.

Released: 17-Apr-2019 10:05 AM EDT
New SmartSuit promises a better fit for astronauts
Texas A&M University

A new intelligent hybrid SmartSuit design proposed by Dr. Ana Diaz Artiles from Texas A&M University has the potential to solve some of the current design and health risks associated with the current spacesuit worn by astronauts.

Released: 15-Apr-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Texas A&M study finds arts education positively impacts student performance
Texas A&M University

In a recent study, Dr. Daniel Bowen proved that arts education positively impacts student outcomes by increasing writing achievement, decreasing disciplinary infractions and increasing compassion.

Released: 11-Apr-2019 4:05 PM EDT
Improving Retention Through Classroom Management
Texas A&M University

One of the main reasons teachers leave is because they are not good classroom managers. They struggle with managing disruptive students, implementing effective actions and asserting authority in the classroom.

Released: 10-Apr-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Shrimp claw inspires new method of underwater plasma generation
Texas A&M University

Texas A&M researchers are looking to nature for inspiration in developing a new method of underwater plasma generation using shrimp as a model – a discovery which could provide significant improvements for actions ranging from water sterilization to drilling.

Released: 26-Mar-2019 5:00 PM EDT
New Drilling Technology Could Make Geothermal Energy More Feasible
Texas A&M University

Geothermal wells are drilled deep into the ground in order to tap into the heat radiating from the Earth’s core and transform it into electricity, but it is a slow and expensive. A team of researchers from Texas A&M University is developing new drilling technology to combat this.

Released: 21-Mar-2019 3:20 PM EDT
What to Know Before Bringing Home a Puppy
Texas A&M University

For National Puppy Day on Saturday, March 23, dog lovers may be considering adding a new puppy to the family. Before you bring home a new companion, make sure you are prepared for everything that comes with owning a puppy.

Released: 11-Mar-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Could the Ocean Be the Answer to a Clean Energy Supply?
Texas A&M University

The quest for clean energy sources has been ongoing for many years with minimal results. This could all change with the development of a single device that will lie on the water’s surface and utilize the ocean waves to generate electrical power.

Released: 7-Mar-2019 2:05 PM EST
Texas A&M-Led Research Team Develops Model for Improved Oil Spill Forecasts
Texas A&M University

Researchers have developed a new model to track the flow of an oil well spill, providing response agencies with the tools to better mitigate environmental damage to human and ecological systems.

Released: 5-Mar-2019 4:05 PM EST
New Violin Design Could Change The Instrument Forever
Texas A&M University

The fundamental design of the violin has been changed only once since the times of Antonio Stradivari, considered the ultimate master craftsman of the instrument. But new research by a Texas A&M University professor suggests that a modification could be made to the instrument that will enhance its tonal quality and how it is played. His findings could rock the music world, so to speak, and alter the way the stringed instruments are constructed in the future.

   


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