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NFL Star KC Concepcion's Letter to Kids Who Stutter
Community Heroes1h ago

NFL Star KC Concepcion's Letter to Kids Who Stutter

Top NFL draft prospect KC Concepcion wrote a powerful letter to teams about growing up with a stutter, turning years of playground cruelty into a message of hope for millions. His words are reaching kids who feel different everywhere.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Texas Officer Throws First Pitch After Community Hero Honor
Community HeroesApr 2

Texas Officer Throws First Pitch After Community Hero Honor

A Bryan police officer who gives back to his community got the spotlight he deserves at a Texas A&M baseball game. Officer Haynes turned his recognition into $500 for local students.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Texas A&M Transfer Student Wins Top Poultry Industry Honor
Community HeroesMar 27

Texas A&M Transfer Student Wins Top Poultry Industry Honor

A Texas A&M student who worried her transfer status would limit her opportunities just earned the poultry industry's most prestigious national scholarship. Kailey Kulhanek's win proves it's never too late to make your mark.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Texas A&M's 'Super Foam' Absorbs 10x More Energy Than Padding
InnovationMar 8

Texas A&M's 'Super Foam' Absorbs 10x More Energy Than Padding

Scientists just turned ordinary foam into a breakthrough material that could save lives in everything from military helmets to car crashes. By 3D-printing stretchy plastic columns inside regular foam, they created a hybrid that absorbs up to 10 times more energy than standard padding.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
NFL Draft Prospect Stands Up for Stutterers Everywhere
Community HeroesMar 2

NFL Draft Prospect Stands Up for Stutterers Everywhere

Former Texas A&M star KC Concepcion turned criticism of his speech at the NFL Combine into a powerful message for millions living with stuttering. His response is inspiring people to embrace what makes them different.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Scientists Map Key to Controlling Inflammation and Cancer
Health & WellnessFeb 28

Scientists Map Key to Controlling Inflammation and Cancer

Texas A&M researchers have created a breakthrough map showing how cells control immunity and inflammation. This discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Phys.org2 min read
Dark Cherry Compounds Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer in Study
Health & WellnessFeb 25

Dark Cherry Compounds Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer in Study

Texas A&M researchers discovered that natural compounds in dark sweet cherries significantly slowed tumor growth and reduced cancer spread in the most aggressive form of breast cancer. The breakthrough offers new hope for treating triple-negative breast cancer, which has limited treatment options.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
New Liver Chip Could Save Years in Drug Testing
InnovationFeb 24

New Liver Chip Could Save Years in Drug Testing

Scientists at Texas A&M have created a "liver-on-a-chip" device that predicts drug side effects better than traditional animal testing. This breakthrough could help safe medications reach patients faster while reducing the need for animal experiments.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Texas A&M Launches AI-Focused Entrepreneurship Center
InnovationFeb 20

Texas A&M Launches AI-Focused Entrepreneurship Center

Texas A&M's Mays Business School just opened a new center teaching students to build and buy real companies using AI tools. Students will work on actual ventures, not just business plans.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Fire Tornadoes Burn 95% of Oil Spills in Texas A&M Test
InnovationFeb 18

Fire Tornadoes Burn 95% of Oil Spills in Texas A&M Test

Scientists just proved that spinning fire whirls can clean up ocean oil spills twice as fast as traditional methods while producing 40% less toxic smoke. This breakthrough could transform how we protect coastlines and marine life from future disasters.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Texas Scientists Build Batteries That Work at -40°F
InnovationFeb 11

Texas Scientists Build Batteries That Work at -40°F

Electric vehicles stranded in freezing weather could soon be a thing of the past. Texas A&M researchers just cracked the code on batteries that keep running in extreme cold.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Texas Scientists Use Caffeine to Control Cancer Treatment
Health & WellnessFeb 7

Texas Scientists Use Caffeine to Control Cancer Treatment

Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a way to control gene editing with caffeine, offering a reversible and precise approach to treating cancer and diabetes. The breakthrough could one day let patients activate their treatment with a simple cup of coffee.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Texas A&M Freshman Runs 2nd Fastest 800m in NCAA History
SportsFeb 3

Texas A&M Freshman Runs 2nd Fastest 800m in NCAA History

A Texas A&M freshman just ran the second-fastest indoor 800 meters by a first-year student in NCAA history, part of a record-breaking day where four athletes rewrote their school's history books. Peter Narumbe's incredible 1:46.13 finish marks his fourth straight win to start his college career.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Texas Scientists Create Clean Way to Make Fertilizer
InnovationJan 29

Texas Scientists Create Clean Way to Make Fertilizer

Researchers at Texas A&M University just solved one of agriculture's biggest pollution problems. Their new method produces ammonia fertilizer using just water, air, and renewable electricity instead of fossil fuels.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Texas A&M Study Finds Gear Limits Firefighter Mobility
VideosJan 27

Texas A&M Study Finds Gear Limits Firefighter Mobility

New research reveals firefighter protective gear reduces shoulder mobility by up to 40 degrees, driving efforts to improve equipment design and training. Female firefighters face even greater challenges, pointing to better solutions ahead.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Scientists Use Coffee to Activate Cancer-Fighting Gene Therapy
Health & WellnessJan 26

Scientists Use Coffee to Activate Cancer-Fighting Gene Therapy

Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a way to control gene editing with caffeine, potentially allowing cancer and diabetes patients to activate treatment by drinking coffee. The breakthrough combines CRISPR technology with everyday compounds like caffeine and chocolate.

Phys.org3 min read
Texas A&M Student Wins Churchill Scholarship to Cambridge
Community HeroesJan 24

Texas A&M Student Wins Churchill Scholarship to Cambridge

Montgomery Bohde becomes the first Texas A&M student ever to win the prestigious Churchill Scholarship, earning a full ride to Cambridge University. The computer science whiz is using machine learning to discover new medical treatments.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read