New study finds invasive plants drive homogenization of soil microbial communities across U.S.
A new study co-authored by Matthew McCary reveals that these species are reshaping soil microbial communities across the U.S., making them more uniform and altering how ecosystems function.
Rice’s Matthew Baring named fellow of American Physical Society
Professor Matthew Baring was recently named a fellow of the American Physical Society.
Rice experts available to discuss space exploration and related topics
Rice’s faculty are ready to offer their expertise in solar physics, space weather, astronaut training, Mars exploration and space robotics, among other areas.
Rice hosts global workshop on quantum materials and entanglement
The eQMA Workshop on Quantum Materials and Entanglement brought together more than 100 experts and attendees from across the globe to discuss advancements in quantum research.
Rice President shares vision for university in conversation with Texas Medical Center CEO
The president and CEO of the Texas Medical Center led a discussion with President Reginald DesRoches at the TMC3 building at Helix Park.
The inaugural Art and Science of Total Synthesis of Natural and Designed Molecules for Biology and Medicine symposium brought together some of the world’s most renowned organic chemists.
Neal Lane establishes endowment to honor wife and women in STEM at Rice’s Baker Institute
Rice’s Neal Lane and the Lane family have donated $200,000 to Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Rice researchers bioengineer mussel-inspired sticky microorganisms to help break down plastic waste
Rice scientists have tapped into the sticky power of mussels to create bioengineered microorganisms that could help transform environmental cleanup.
Rice’s Scott Solomon contributes to Smithsonian study on ants that farm for themselves
Scott Solomon has played a key role in providing new insights into a unique relationship between ants and fungi.
Shalini Yadav at the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute met with state legislative offices to raise awareness about the critical role of synthetic biology.
Bibek Samal, a senior at Rice, has been selected to present his research on subarachnoid hemorrhage and platelet aggregation at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Researchers innovate sustainable metal-recycling method
A research team led by James Tour has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently.
Renowned Rice chemist K.C. Nicolaou aims to ‘help society’ through discovery
World-renowned organic chemist K.C. Nicolaou will present his research at the Art and Science of Total Synthesis of Natural and Designed Molecules for Biology and Medicine symposium Oct. 2-4 in Paris.
Rice researchers uncover key insights into cholesterol’s structure in cell membranes
A new study by Rice researchers could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors.
Another new wasp species discovered by researchers on Rice campus
A newly identified wasp species has been discovered on the university grounds.
