The Permian Basin, located in western Texas and southeastern New Mexico, is the largest oil- and gas-producing region in the U.S.
Mapping Intermittent Methane Emissions Across the Permian Basin
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Researchers Learn How Swimming Ducks Balance Water Pressure in Their Feathers While Diving
A team of students working with Jonathan Boreyko, associate professor in mechanical engineering, has discovered the method ducks use to suspend water in their feathers while diving, allowing them to shake it out when surfacing.
Research Underway On Floating Renewable Energy Station
Texas A&M researchers are developing an ocean renewable energy station that could combine wind, wave, current and solar energy methods on a floating offshore platform.
CryoSat Reveals Ice Loss From Glaciers in Alaska and Asia
As our climate warms, ice melting from glaciers around the world is one of main causes of sea-level rise.
Professor Works To Maximize Efficiency Of Solar Light Pipes
Instead of converting solar light into electrical power for immediate use, Texas A&M's Christi Madsen envisions remoting light energy to another location optically by concentrating solar light.
Satellite Senses Subtle Amazon Seasonality
An analysis of geostationary satellite data found a 10 to 15 percent increase in greening around the rainforest during the dry season.
