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Texas Lemon Shark Population Plummeted Since 1983

Texas Lemon Shark Population Plummeted Since 1983

The abundance of lemon sharks in Texas estuaries declined by 99 percent over a four-decade monitoring period.

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Should states implement stricter fishing regulations to help protect declining local shark populations?


Materials Science

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Do you believe new material science breakthroughs will effectively lower your household energy bills?

Materials Science

Texas A&M Researchers Developed Salogel Materials

The new hybrid materials are designed to regulate building temperatures through efficient heat absorption.

Texas A&M Researchers Developed Salogel Materials

Botany

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Is the threat of invasive insects in your local area getting better or worse?

Botany

Texas A&M AgriLife Issued Guidance on Invasive Thrips

The invasive short-spined thrip, which arrived in Texas in late 2025, has triggered new agricultural warnings.

Texas A&M AgriLife Issued Guidance on Invasive Thrips

Life Sciences

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Do you believe genetic research on wild animals is a worthwhile use of scientific resources?

Life Sciences

Texas A&M Researchers Mapped Aardwolf Chromosome

Scientists at Texas A&M have successfully mapped the aardwolf karyotype to create new mammalian references.

Texas A&M Researchers Mapped Aardwolf Chromosome

Energy

Live Poll

Should your local community permit the construction of large-scale battery storage facilities near residential areas?

Energy

Renewable Energy Supported Texas Grid During Summer

Wind, solar, and battery storage helped meet record-breaking electricity demand throughout Texas in summer 2026.

Renewable Energy Supported Texas Grid During Summer

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