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Science & Technology

Geology Lecture

Planetary geology helps guide space exploration

By Matt McDowell @MattMcDowell43 February 8, 2018

In a lecture given in the Eller O&M building, a Texas A&M professor who worked on the Mars rover discussed why multidisciplinary teams of scientists are necessary for successful space exploration...

The Falcon Heavy rocket carried a Tesla Roadster with a dummy in a SpaceX spacesuit.

This week in science

By Brad Morse @BradSMorse53 February 7, 2018

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

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Texas A&M working to bring 5G network to B-CS

By Henry Mureithi @SOCOMBlack February 6, 2018

The Texas A&M Academy for Advanced Telecommunications and Learning Technologies (The Academy) is attempting to establish a 5G wireless research testing site in Bryan-College Station. According to the...

The quest for a quantum computer

By Naren Venkatesh @KnowNaren February 5, 2018

In 1982, American theoretical physicist Richard Feynman theorized that a new type of computer would be needed to simulate the behavior of quantum particles. Over 30 years later, professors at Texas A&M...

SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy towards Mars

By Brad Morse @BradSMorse53 February 5, 2018

The Space Exploration Technologies Corporation known as SpaceX will be launching its Falcon Heavy missile, the largest and most powerful in company history, today, Feb. 6. Launch will be between 12:30...

Monica Byrne answers questions following her talk.

Author Monica Byrne speaks at Cushing Library Science Fiction Series

By Henry Mureithi @SOCOMBlack February 4, 2018

Cushing Memorial Library and Archives kicked off their 2018 Halbert W. Hall Speakers Series on Science Fiction and Fantasy with a talk from lecturer, playwright, essayist and noted science fiction author...

Team LatinX Cultural Center prepares to present their solution to the challenge presented at Hackathon. 

Creations for a more inclusive Texas A&M

By Naren Venkatesh @KnowNaren February 4, 2018

The College of Architecture Diversity Council’s annual Hackathon kicked off Friday, Feb. 2 at the Langford Architecture Center. Participants in the 24-hour competition teamed up to tackle diversity...

Students attended the documentary screening and later asked questions during a panel regarding climate change.

Texas A&M Secular Students Alliance hosted climate change Q&A

By Naren Venkatesh @KnowNaren February 1, 2018

The Texas A&M Secular Students Alliance (SSA) raise awareness about climate change, the environment and the relationship between science and religion among students and faculty at A&M through a...

The educational web series Real Physics Live was created with the intent to get a younger generation of students interested in physics.

Inspiring the next generation of scientists

By Megan Whitworth February 1, 2018

The Texas A&M Department of Physics and Astronomy has launched a new project aimed at introducing viewers to the world of physics. The project, a video series called Real Physics Live, was organized...

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Study finds home football games elevate cases of sexual assault

By Anthony Pangonas @apangonas January 31, 2018

According to the Association of American Universities’ Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct, over 20 percent of female undergraduate students have been sexually assaulted. In...

This Week in Science

This week in science

By Brad Morse @BradSMorse53 January 31, 2018

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

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Column: Trump puts science and technology by the wayside

By Brad Morse @BradSMorse53 January 30, 2018

President Donald Trump gave his first State of the Union address on January 30. While he addressed several topics, notably he left out any mention of policies regarding science, technology and other related...

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