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Science & Technology

Dr. Vladislav Yakovlev and Dr. Girish Agarwal created a novel light source to improve the clarity of Brillouin microscopy, a critical imaging technique for cell and tissue research.

A&M pioneers quantum microscopy technology

By Jack Lee @JackTheBatt • October 6, 2022

Texas A&M scientists are using cutting-edge physics to create real life medical breakthroughs. Professor of physics and biomedical engineering, Vladislav Yakovlev, Ph.D., and professor of physics and...

A greenhouse behind the Horticulture/Forest Science Building on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

Texas A&M AgriLife develops and promotes climate-smart agricultural practices

By Jack Lee @JackTheBatt • September 29, 2022

Texas A&M University’s AgriLife research group is looking to fight climate change by putting atmospheric carbon into the ground.Julie Howe, Ph.D., professor of soil sciences, and Nithya Rajan,...

Sarbajit Banerjee, Ph.D., and chemistry Ph.D. student Jaime Ayala work in a lab in the Texas A&M Chemistry Building on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Modeling computers after brains

By Jack Lee @JackTheBatt • September 21, 2022

A new Texas A&M research group is drawing inspiration from the human brain to rethink the computer.Sarbajit Banerjee, Ph.D., professor of chemistry, materials science and engineering, and R. Stanley...

According to NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center satellite imagery as of 7 p.m. CST Sept. 5 the eye of Hurricane Dorian is located off the southern coast of North Carolina. 

Hurricane, asteroid, and meteorite: This Week in Science

By Noah Woods @noahwoods_3 • September 5, 2019

When it comes to the world of science, researchers make discoveries and breakthroughs every day. To help you keep up with them, The Battalion has compiled a few of the most compelling scientific stories...

NASA uses the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) to detect fires via satellite. In images taken from August 15 to 22 fires can be seen in orange, cities and towns in white, forested areas in black and tropical savannas in gray.

Amazon fires, drug trends and aggressive spiders: This Week in Science

Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt • August 26, 2019

When it comes to the world of science, researchers make discoveries and breakthroughs every day. To help you keep up with them, The Battalion has compiled a few of the most compelling scientific stories...

On April 23, residents of Aguas Zarcas, Costa Rica had a meteorite fall in small pieces across their town. 

Emotions in ravens, space mud and loudest underwater sound: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt • May 28, 2019

When it comes to the world of science, researchers make discoveries and breakthroughs every day. To help you keep up with them, The Battalion has compiled a few of the most compelling scientific advances...

Black hole

Black Holes, Smiling and Melting Glaciers: This Week in Science

By Noah Woods @noahwoods_3 • April 18, 2019

Black Hole Image CapturedEarlier this week, scientists produced the first image of a black hole located in a galaxy called Messier 87. The galaxy, M87, is over 55 million light years away from Earth; the...

A study conducted on the brain waves of participants between the ages of 60 and 76 shows the effect of brain waves on memory. The research can be used in cases of dementia, schizophrenia and autism.

RNA discoveries, new research in metal asteroids and breakthroughs on improving memory : This Week in Science

By Noah Woods @noahwoods_3 • April 8, 2019

From understanding the human body to comprehending meteors, this week in science has led to massive discoveries about our universe and the humans within it. RNA Discoveries When studying RNA for the past...

This Week in Science 4/4

Evidence of adult neurogenesis, fossils and rediscovered bee: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt • April 4, 2019

When it comes to the world of science, researchers make discoveries and breakthroughs every day. To help you keep up with them, The Battalion has compiled a few of the most compelling scientific breakthroughs...

The Bennu asteroid was discovered to have a rough surface instead of a smooth surface required for a landing.

Dust-Spewing Asteroid, Fossilized Egg and Antidepressant Developments: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt • March 25, 2019

When it comes to the world of science, researchers make discoveries and breakthroughs every day. To help you keep up with them, The Battalion compiles a few of the most compelling scientific stories from...

Communication senior Adam Valenta is creating an app that promotes real-life interaction.

Campus connections

By Madison Brown • March 21, 2019

With thousands of phone apps at your fingertips, one Texas A&M student has created an app designed to get people offline by geo-capturing and alerting two people with shared interests when they are...

A snapping shrimp claw has been 3-D printed and started producing plasma.

Curing HIV, creating plasma and new species: This Week in Science

By Luis Sanchez @LuisSanchezBatt • March 18, 2019

When it comes to the world of science, discoveries and breakthroughs are made every day. To help you keep up with them, The Battalion compiles a few of the most compelling scientific stories from the past...

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