An asteroid in space.

Two asteroids with intersecting orbits have been named for two Texas A&M professors with intersecting careers.

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Research

Graphite production gets a makeover

Feb. 10, 2025 • 3 min. read

Research teams are developing a new technology for producing graphite for improved energy storage.

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In a new study, researchers at Texas A&M have evaluated a low-cost yet effective technology called photodynamic inactivation using curcumin to curb bacterial resistance.

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Texas A&M University will enter into a contract with Aegis Aerospace Inc. to create exclusive International Space Station research opportunities for Aggies on the TAMU-SPIRIT Flight Facility.

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The IEEE Society honored Dr. Yue Kuo for his extensive work in the field of semiconductors.

3D illustration of a dental implant being placed in the jaw, surrounded by human teeth.

Drs. Jaesung Lee and Yuxiao Zhou receive prestigious Seed Program Award for advancing smart orthopedic surgery planning.

A labeled hydrogen bubble in nature surrounded by images illustrating the potential uses of hydrogen energy.

Department of Energy-funded research aims to develop an educational framework to provide foundational knowledge for geological hydrogen.

Droplets being manipulated on a chip.

New technology could lead to faster, more accurate testing to accelerate developments in health care and the biotechnology industry.

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New research uses AI to improve training of sensorimotor skills in human subjects, with potential applications ranging from performing surgery to perfecting tennis serves.

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Dr. Ya Wang and Dr. Justin Wilkerson receive prestigious recognition from the White House for their groundbreaking engineering research.