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FILEA nuclear reactor remains in Zachry as renovation projects begin around it.

A&M team proposes microreactor security solution

Emmanuel Daniel, News Reporter May 7, 2025

Proposing a cost-effective solution for reactor security, a team of Texas A&M engineering students have developed an innovative approach to ensuring advanced nuclear reactor security in energy-scarce,...

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Dismantling the dire wolves: A&M scientists address validity of de-extinction project, applications for biodiversity

Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter May 6, 2025

The cover of Time Magazine’s May edition features a striking image of a large, white wolf. Above it, the word “extinct” in all caps is crossed out with a bold, red line.  Texas biotech startup...

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‘There’s only one John Sharp’: After 14 years, the Texas A&M System’s longest-serving chancellor nears retirement

Nicholas Gutteridge, Editor-in-Chief May 4, 2025

There will never be another John Sharp.  It’s a sentiment shared by both his supporters and critics. The 74-year-old Placedo native will retire on June 30 as the longest-serving chancellor in the...

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Harvesting the moon: A&M researchers look to moondust for sustainable space agriculture

Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter April 23, 2025

It’s a crisp January night at the Heep Center, but graduate student Jess Atkin doesn’t mind. Making her way through the building, all is quiet when she enters her lab — save the hum of a few controlled...

Located on University Drive, Texas A&M’s Small Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary care facility which works to treat pets and train future veterinarians.

A&M veterinarians offer insights on FDA ‘Dear veterinarian’ letter for new canine allergy drug

Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter April 22, 2025

In January, the FDA released a 'Dear veterinarian' letter about a new canine allergy drug called Zenrelia. The letter updated safety information, citing a response study that determined it was not safe...

Oil rigs placed outside of College Station on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

Trump energy policies lead to shift in fossil fuel production

Amber Pettit, Senior News Reporter April 11, 2025

One of President Donald Trump’s central policy priorities has been reshaping the U.S. energy sector to prioritize domestic production. The Energy Independence Executive Order reversed several environmental...

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Annual Physics & Engineering Festival accelerates science learning for families, children from all over Texas

Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter April 7, 2025

This weekend, the 2025 Physicals & Engineering Festival took place at George P. Mitchell '40 Physics Building at Texas A&M. Families, friends and students gathered with umbrellas to watch and interact...

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2025 Science and Engineering Fair: Texas youth drive innovation

Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter April 2, 2025

Over the weekend, the annual Texas Science and Engineering Fair, or TXSEF, took place at the Zachry Engineering Complex and the Student Recreation Center. Texas A&M faculty, staff and students had...

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A&M researchers express concerns over upcoming Texas Rattlesnake Roundup

Erin Wunderlich, News Reporter March 20, 2025

The year is 2024 in Sweetwater Jaycees, Texas. A young girl in a straw cowgirl hat holds a long snake in her tiny hands, determination etching the lines of her face. Her frown is one mixed with concentration....

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NIH budget cuts set to disrupt A&M research

Julia Kazda, Associate News Editor March 20, 2025

As part of President Donald Trump’s plan to cut back on government spending, he has announced that his administration will limit university research funding from the National Institutes of Health, or...

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‘AI is no different’: Professors encourage students to use AI tools responsibly

Ethan Rhame, News Reporter March 19, 2025

Artificial intelligence, or AI, has taken the world by storm, and Texas A&M is beginning to adapt. What began as a controversial tool is now being used to teach, learn, research and work at A&M,...

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Balancing the stakes with bird flu

Candace Obi, Contributor March 17, 2025

Bird flu, or H5N1, is a highly infectious avian disease currently spreading through animal groups with cases in wild birds, poultry and more recently in dairy cattle, according to the U.S. Centers for...

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