Physicists unlock hidden order in twisted graphene, paving way for supermoiré engineering
A new study by applied physicists used a custom-designed microscope to examine supermoiré patterns in trilayer graphene.
Rice’s ENRICH and the Department of Kinesiology co-hosted a research and networking event with Houston Methodist.
Rise in measles cases continues throughout US, reaching highest level in over 30 years
Rice experts are available to provide insight into the measles outbreak.
Why some genes are more error-prone: Scientists uncover hidden rule in DNA transcription
The study by Rice scientists shows why genetic sequences are not equally prone to errors.
Rice and Baylor College of Medicine host AI and health equity symposium
The “Synergizing AI, Digital Health and the Built Environment" symposium addressed the ways AI and digital health tools can enhance the built environment to help reduce health disparities. Community Health Symposium: AI, Digital Health and the Built Environment
Rice researchers search for ultralight dark matter using a magnetically levitated particle
A new study led by Rice's Christopher Tunnell and Dorian Amaral sees the first direct search for ultralight dark matter using a magnetically levitated particle.
Rice recruits biophysicist to boost cancer research efforts
Rice’s Department of Chemistry will soon welcome Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede.
Physicists confirm elusive quantum spin liquid in new study
An international team of scientists led by Rice's Pengcheng Dai has confirmed the existence of emergent photons and fractionalized spin excitations in a rare quantum spin liquid.
Rice scholars share expertise on Middle East topics as Israel-Iran conflict unfolds
Rice thought leaders are available to speak on the geopolitical implications of the Israel-Iran conflict, U.S. foreign policy strategy, oil market volatility and the ideological and historical forces shaping unrest.
Rice chemists leap across terpenoid landscapes with enzyme-enabled scaffold hopping
A research team led by Rice has introduced an innovative strategy that uses converted enzymes to streamline synthetic pathways.
President Trump announces’s FEMA phase‑out plan
Rice experts are available to discuss impacts as emergency response and recovery transfers to state level.
Mosquito and cicada seasons entering their peak activity
Experts from Rice are available to discuss the upcoming mosquito and cicada seasons.
Xie recognized for innovation in quantum phenomena
Rice's Yonglong Xie has been recognized for his innovation in quantum phenomena.
Top US physicists gather at Rice for national particle physics meeting
Rice hosted scientists from more than 40 institutions for the 2025 U.S. CMS collaboration meeting.
6 natural sciences students awarded Moody Fellowship
Six undergraduates from Rice University’s Wiess School of Natural Sciences have been awarded research fellowships as part of the Russell Shearn Moody Pathway to Research in the Natural Sciences.