Tag: science

Birders and insect enthusiasts alike enjoy spotting rare and unusual species. In Texas, there are many fascinating bugs to discover, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service senior program specialist Wizzie Brown. Brown explains that the bugs people are...

Texas is looking to become a leader in dementia research with the introduction of a new state-funded initiative called the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT). Modeled after the successful Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), the...

Samvith Mahadevan, a student at Canyon Vista Middle School in Central Texas, recently won a prestigious national STEM award for his innovative project aimed at helping people with food allergies. The 14-year-old was inspired by his own personal experience...

Today on Texas Standard, we have a variety of stories to discuss from different parts of the Lone Star State.First off, the Texas Supreme Court saw all three incumbent Republicans being reelected, maintaining their hold on the court. This...

A recent research project has entered a new phase as tiny artificial heart-tissue structures, known as cardiac organoids, were sent to the International Space Station. These organoids are being studied to understand the impact of microgravity on human heart...