Science

A massive star in the nearby Andromeda galaxy has simply disappeared. Some astronomers believe that it's collapsed in on itself and formed a black hole.

Until now, estimating how old a dinosaur was when it died has been a fairly simple process: Count up the growth rings in the fossilized bones. But new research into some of dinosaurs' living relatives, like crocodiles, suggests that this method may not always work.

Six years ago, Texas Tech University opened its Institute of Anatomical Sciences. Its capabilities and capacities were quickly tested by the COVID-19 pandemic and since then has continued to serve doctors and donors across the region through its educational services and its Willed Body Program.

In two of the most politically opposite cities in the country, one group is attempting to bring people together.

Scientists in the middle of the country told Harvest Public Media that 2025 was a year of major changes and uncertainty.

Cottonseeds could help reduce hunger and add new revenue for farmers. One researcher has been working for decades to make edible seeds a reality.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeared in Lubbock Tuesday evening to speak at an event hosted by the Texas Tech University chapter of Turning Point USA, the non-profit founded in 2012 by late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Our Bishop Van Buren reports Paxton was joined by Texas Tech University Chancellor appointee Brandon Creighton. Tomorrow night, Texas Tech’s Physics and Astronomy department is hosting AstroNight, featuring telescopes, hands-on demonstrations, and experts to answer questions. The free event will be held at Lubbock Lake Landmark from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Texas is home to approximately 1,200 species of bee and about 25% of them are specialized bees, meaning they only pollinate specific plants. The bristly nama may not be a familiar name for those on the South Plains, but the plant and its purple flowers are all over Lubbock and its bees are hard at work to keep the ecosystem alive.

Quail populations across Texas have been plummeting for decades. But now, a Texas Tech researcher and his team may have turned that trend around with the invention of a medicated wildlife feed that’s been approved by the FDA and is now commercially available.

The Home Utility Management System would allow households to collect and utilize energy and water for themselves, rather than relying on a grid. While federal funding is still up in the air, researchers with the project are seeking new opportunities to implement the system in practice.