Ocean virus hijacks carbon-storing bacteria
Rice scientists are analyzing the role of ferredoxin proteins produced when viral phages alter electron transfer in ocean-dwelling bacteria that produce oxygen and store carbon.
Blood flow recovers faster than brain in micro strokes
Work by a Rice neurobiologist shows that increased blood flow to the brain is not an accurate indicator of neuronal recovery after a microscopic stroke.
Quantum Hall effect 'reincarnated' in 3D topological materials
U.S. and German physicists have found surprising evidence of a link between the 2D quantum Hall effect and 3D topological materials that could be used in quantum computing.
Early Bird uses 10 times less energy to train deep neural networks
Rice engineers have found a way to train deep neural networks for a fraction of the energy required today. Their Early Bird method finds key network connectivity patterns early in training.
Three Ph.D. grads win NSF postdoctoral fellowships
Three Ph.D. graduates from the same Rice University research group have won prestigious postdoctoral fellowships from the National Science Foundation's Division of Earth Sciences.
Hidden symmetry found in chemical kinetic equations
Rice University researchers have discovered a hidden symmetry in the chemical kinetic equations scientists have long used to model and study many of the chemical processes essential for life.
Janet Braam named interim dean of natural sciences
Rice University bioscientist Janet Braam has been appointed interim dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences.
Rice reacts to critical shortage of COVID-19 protective gear
Rice is responding to the critical shortage of COVID-19 protective gear with creativity, generosity and tenacity.
Rice to offer new master's degree in applied chemical sciences
Rice is offering a new master's degree in applied chemical sciences that combines advanced coursework in science and management with business training and hands-on experience.
Researchers solve 'link discovery' problem for terahertz data networks
When you open a laptop, a router can quickly locate it and connect it to the local Wi-Fi network. That ability, known as link discovery, is a basic element of any wireless network, and now a team of engineering researchers from Rice University and Brown University has developed a way to do that with terahertz radiation, the high-frequency waves that could one day make for ultrafast wireless data transmission.
PulseCam peeks below skin to map blood flow
Rice University engineers have found a way to use a video camera to peek below the skin and make high-resolution maps that show doctors and nurses exactly how much blood is reaching the capillaries.
Rice researchers: Help us understand COVID-19's impact
Two groups of Rice University researchers are asking for the public's help to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing policies are impacting people's lives, livelihoods and mental well-being.
Spacecraft is designed to survive fire, surfs its own wave
Patrick Rodi's new idea for surfing is far out, fast and white hot.