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If this species is unique, it would bring the the Remipedia class to a total of 30 separate species.

A&M Galveston researchers discover rare organism

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens February 21, 2019

Texas A&M Galveston marine biology Professor Tom Iliffe and two of  his students may have discovered a new species while cave diving off of the Turks and Caicos Islands.The organism is part of...

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Abuse-deterrent drugs, e-cigarettes and falling fertility trends: This Week in Science

By Henry Mureithi @HenryMureithi5 February 7, 2019

Abuse-deterrent reformulation of opioid OxyContin led to an increase in hepatitis C infections The Food and Drug Administration has been encouraging pharmaceutical opioid manufacturers to come up with...

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Nuclear costs, grade gender gap and opioid danger: This Week in Science

By Henry Mureithi @HenryMureithi5 January 28, 2019

Projected Costs of Nuclear Forces for 2019 to 2028 is higher than past estimates The Congressional Budget Office released their biennial study on the cost of America’s nuclear arsenal. The CBO estimates...

A new report shows that urban flooding is a problem worthy of national concern. Above: A Houston neighborhood faces heavy flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Researchers examine urban flooding

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens January 24, 2019

Urban flooding is a significant problem in cities across the country, according to the new nationwide joint study between the University of Maryland and Texas A&M. Although recent weather events in...

Scientists found what they believe to be a lake on Mars under a layer of ice nearly a mile deep.

Desalination, lake on mars and brain stimulation: this week in science

By Sanna Bhai @BhaiSanna January 14, 2019

Environment and technology: Desalination killing water animals Brine, extremely salty water removed during desalination, is poured back into the ocean, often killing marine life and harming the oceans....

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Football injuries, sleep and spider silk: this week in science

By Anthony Pangonas @apangonas November 28, 2018

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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Tetris, the appendix and llama antibodies: This week in science

By Anthony Pangonas @apangonas November 5, 2018

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...

The oldest known footprints have recently been discovered in the Grand Canyon.

Ancient footprints, Da Vinci’s eyes and pets reducing pain: This Week in Science

By Anthony Pangonas @apangonas October 31, 2018

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...

The 2017 total solar eclipse causes bees to stop buzzing, according to a recent study.

Solar eclipse, barley and placebo pills: This Week in Science

By Anthony Pangonas @apangonas October 16, 2018

Environment: Warming climate could lead to a global shortage of barley According to a new study, rising global temperatures could lead to a shortage in the global barley supply. The study’s authors...

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Texas seeing fewer severe weather events

By Marina Garcia @MarinaIsACoolB1 October 16, 2018

Recent findings show a decrease in severe weather in Texas this year. So far, the number of tornadoes and hurricanes occurring on Texas soil in 2018 have been well below average. Different factors...

The virtual reality market has experienced major growth in the last couple years and researchers are beginning to explore its potential uses in the medical field.

Exercise, trees and virtual reality: This Week in Science

By Anthony Pangonas @apangonas October 10, 2018

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...

Lance Brockway, chief technology officer for Nelumbo, earned his bachelor's degree and Ph.D. at Texas A&M.  

Texas A&M graduate works to improve efficiency of air conditioning systems

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens October 9, 2018

An Aggie is helping lead the way in technology to increase the efficiency of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Lance Brockway, Class of 2009 and 2014, earned his bachelor’s degree...

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