Dateline Rice for July 17, 2015

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

‘White graphene’ structures can take the heat
Three-dimensional structures of boron nitride sheets and nanotubes may offer a way to keep small electronic devices cool, according to scientists at Rice University. Rouzbeh Shahsavari, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted. Graduate student Navid Sakhavand is mentioned.
Science 360 (This appeared on the home page.)
http://1.usa.gov/1THhpIB
How miracle material may keep electronics cool in the future
Fortune (This article also appeared in Times Gazette and over 20 other media outlets.)
http://for.tn/1HDdXY0
3-D white graphene could make tunable fan-free cooling for electronics
Gizmodo Australia
http://bit.ly/1faL8KO
Graphene: New millenium’s wonder material; ‘3-D’ white graphene to diversify gadget cooling?
China Topix
http://bit.ly/1CGXXaZ
‘White graphene’ structures could prevent over-heating in future electronics
AZO Materials
http://bit.ly/1Ma21SR
‘Weißes Graphen’ verspricht gute Kühlung
Extrem News (This article also appeared in Computerwelt, Innovations Report, St. Gallen and Pressetext.de. An English translation is not available.)
http://bit.ly/1TH8PcT

Historic Mexican offshore oil block auction falls flat
Only two of 14 Mexican offshore oil fields were awarded at the “historic” offshore oil block auction. Kenneth Medlock, senior director of the Center for Energy Studies,, the James A. Baker III and Susan Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and lecturer of economics, is cited for his presentation on PEMEX at Rice’s Mexico Center at the Baker Institute for Public Policy. He is also quoted about the nuclear agreement between Iran and the west.
Breitbart
http://bit.ly/1CLufRL
Clifford Krauss: An oil windfall from Iran? Not yet
Hellenic Shipping News
http://bit.ly/1LeTuik

Device developed at Hopkins could help Parkinson’s disease symptoms
A 3-D printed device called STIMband could help Parkinson’s disease patients treat their symptoms at home. The device was a finalist at Rice’s Business Plan Competition.
The Baltimore Sun
http://bsun.md/1DkyxdY
Johns Hopkins student developed noninvasive brain stimulator may ease Parkinson’s symptoms
Parkinson’s News Today
http://bit.ly/1ObwqPp

HOUSTON/TEXAS

Colonias in Texas: Third-world conditions, slowly improving
Ryan Holeywell, senior editor at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, authored an op-ed about the Mexican-American communities near the border called “colonias,” where residents are living without basic necessities such as drinkable water, electricity or paved roads.
Houston Chronicle (This appeared in the Houston Chronicle’s “Gray Matters” online magazine. Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1gFi7Ic

Mayoral hopefuls holding back on ads in early going
Houston mayoral candidates spent less on advertising than expected in their first year. Bob Stein, the Lena Gohlman Fox Professor of Political Science, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1fatGWM

Abbott’s fundraising ‘war chest’ sets record near $18M
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute, comments on Gov. Greg Abbott’s wealthy Texas donors and is cited for his ranking of the members of the Texas Senate.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription required.)
http://bit.ly/1Vaozqo
Abbott war chest swells to $17.7 million
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/1CLt3hj
Analysis: The center did not hold
The Texas Tribune
http://bit.ly/1ObJpQY

Infusion of cash could save Blue Bell
Billionaire investor Sid Bass partnered with Blue Bell Creameries to help the company bounce back from financial ruin. Terry Hemeyer, adjunct professor of management at the Jones Graduate School of Business, said that this helps the company, but it may still take a while for it to recover.
KTRH-AM
http://bit.ly/1MyioXw
http://bit.ly/1HVAyhC

Summer intern program rocks
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, Easter Seals Greater Houston Transition Services and Jewish Family Service designed a program to help young adults with autism and a co-occurring mental illness receive work experience. Rice students serve as mentors for the interns to help them master work etiquette.
Jewish Herald-Voice
http://bit.ly/1eJUAoM

Spring student heads to nation’s capitol to attend Boys Nation
Providence Classical School senior Michael McDowell plans to attend Rice.
Spring Observer
http://bit.ly/1I8IjqK

BROADCAST

The Financial Exchange
Jim Krane, the Wallace S. Wilson Fellow in Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute, discusses the nuclear agreement between Iran and the West.
http://bit.ly/1Jl1vfE
KUT 90.5 (Austin)
http://bit.ly/1HDx97Z

KJTV-TV (Lubbock)
Researchers from Rice, Kansas State University and University of Notre Dame discovered a new species of fly that is infesting apples and hurting the industry.
http://bit.ly/1ObW9Hp

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Neuroscientists interpret code the brain uses to make noisy neuronal circuits
By comparing and analyzing the signals of individual neurons in animals undergoing behavioral tests, neuroscientists at Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Geneva and University of Rochester have deciphered the code that the brain uses to make the most of its inherently “noisy” neuronal circuits. Xaq Pitkow, assistant professor of neuroscience at Baylor and assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rice, is quoted.
News Medical (This article also appeared in Medical News Today, Health Canal, News-Medical and News on Feeds.)
http://bit.ly/1I8Dwpp

Nonmagnetic elements form unique magnet
How can two metals that are not magnetic combine to make a magnet? Scientists at Rice University have found one answer in their creation of the first known itinerant antiferromagnet from nonmagnetic constituents. Emilia Morosan, associate professor of physics and astronomy, of chemistry and of materials science and nanoengineering, and postdoctoral researcher Eteri Svanidze are quoted. Graduate student Jiakui Wang is mentioned.
Science Daily
http://bit.ly/1Hz1yXk

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

International Yoga Day honors yoga service award
Anne Klein, professor of religion, received a Yoga Service Award at the International Day of Yoga event for “her devotion to help others understand the yoga of the heart.”
Indo American News
http://bit.ly/1HVsLQW