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A team of researchers from Texas A&M University at Galveston is studying the ecology and conservation needs of the smooth hammerhead shark, a species that remains poorly understood. Credit: Texas A&M University at Galveston

A team of researchers from Texas A&M University at Galveston is studying the ecology and conservation needs of the smooth hammerhead shark, a species that remains poorly understood. Credit: Texas A&M University at Galveston

Researchers shed light on elusive sharks of Galapagos Islands

Texas A&m University System Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
July 28, 2026For nearly two centuries, the Galapagos Islands have inspired scientific discovery. While some might only think about Charles Darwin and his journeys on the HMS Beagle, there is much more to discover. Today, María Antonia Izurieta Burbano De Lara, a master’s student in Dr.
Researchers at Texas A&M University are developing tiny, fish-like swimming nanorobots designed to recover lithium from seawater, a potential new approach to strengthening the domestic supply of a critical mineral used in batteries and energy storage technologies. Credit: Getty Images

Researchers at Texas A&M University are developing tiny, fish-like swimming nanorobots designed to recover lithium from seawater, a potential new approach to strengthening the domestic supply of a critical mineral used in batteries and energy storage technologies. Credit: Getty Images

Researchers develop fish-like nanorobots to recover lithium from seawater

Texas A&m University System Staff
Thursday, July 30, 2026
July 29, 2026A Texas A&M University research team is developing a new approach to lithium recovery using tiny, fish-like swimming nanorobots that capture lithium ions from seawater. Supported by a $1 million U.S.
Courtesy of www.SpringCreekOutdoors.com

Courtesy of www.SpringCreekOutdoors.com

Critical Time for Wildlife Surveys

Macy Ledbetter / Springcreekoutdoors.com
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Annual fall wildlife surveys are mission critical for herd and production monitoring purposes. The data is needed to calculate harvest recommendations and guidelines to best balance the herds with the supporting habitat under the ever-changing weather conditions.
Commissioner Sid Miller Convenes Binational New World Screwworm Summit to Demand Aggressive Action

Commissioner Sid Miller Convenes Binational New World Screwworm Summit to Demand Aggressive Action

Commissioner Sid Miller Convenes Binational New World Screwworm Summit to Demand Aggressive Action

Texas Department Of Agriculture
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today joined federal, state, and industry leaders in New Mexico for a New World Screwworm (NWS) Summit, calling for immediate, coordinated action to stop the pest before it further threatens America's livestock industry, wildlife, pets, and economy.
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