‘Oscars of Science’ Breakthrough Prize honors Rice physicists
An international team of physicists, including Rice’s Paul Padley, Frank Geurts, Karl Ecklund, Wei Li and Darin Acosta, was awarded the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.
Researchers unlock hidden pathway to tunable magnetic devices
Led by Pengcheng Dai, researchers uncovered the cause behind a vanishing electronic phenomenon in a class of crystalline materials known as kagome lattice.
Frank Jones retires from Rice 7 decades after first arriving as a student
Frank Jones retires from Rice seven decades after first arriving as a student.
Rice scientists pioneer method to tackle ‘forever chemicals’
A new study unveils a method that eliminates PFAS from water systems and also transforms waste into high-value graphene.
Rice physicists use quantum entanglement to crack mystery of strange metals
Led by Qimiao Si, a research team has shown that electron entanglement peaks at a quantum critical point.
Thomas Killian reappointed dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences
Thomas Killian has been reappointed dean of Wiess School of Natural Sciences.
Rice’s DesRoches, Nakhleh, Marti elected as AAAS fellows
Rice President Reginald DesRoches and faculty members Luay Nakhleh and Angel Martí have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
A research team led by Rice's Yang Gao has uncovered new insights into the molecular mechanisms of ADAR1.
Rice has established the Rice Center for Membrane Excellence , dedicated to developing advanced membrane materials and separation technologies.
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore set to return to Earth
Rice experts are available to discuss NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return to Earth.
Rice’s Killian calls for sustained research funding: ‘A strong nation must be a leader in science’
Rice’s Thomas Killian, dean of the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, calls for sustained research funding.
Angel Martí honored with Robert Holland Jr. Award
Rice chemist Angel Martí has been named a recipient of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement’s Robert Holland Jr. Award.
Rice’s Gustavsson receives NSF CAREER Award to investigate dynamics of gene regulation
Rice’s Gustavsson has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to advance her research on gene regulation dynamics.
Texas-France space hub aims to innovate space commerce and research
The Texas-France Space Hub aims to unite academic institutions and private enterprises, expanding commercial space presence in both countries.
Rice researchers unravel menopause timing, shedding light on ovarian aging and fertility
Led by Rice's Anatoly Kolomeisky, researchers have developed a theoretical framework that quantitatively predicts menopause timing.