Biochar helps hold water, saves money
Biochar’s benefits for long-term storage of carbon and nitrogen on American farms are clear, but new research from Rice University shows it can help farmers save money on irrigation as well.
Christian view of Prophet Muhammad explored in Rice sociologist’s new book
The world’s second-most-popular religion and its founder’s beliefs remain largely unknown to many people in Western society.
Odds are good for unique 2D compound
Rice University engineers make 2D materials for valleytronics, a platform for information processing and storage that relies on the manipulation of electrons’ positions in energetic “valleys.”
Phil Bedient honored by American Institute of Hydrology
Rice’s Phil Bedient has been awarded the American Institute of Hydrology's Ray K. Linsley Award in honor of outstanding contributions in surface water hydrology.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame to induct largest class in almost 50 years
The Rice Athletics Hall of Fame will welcome its largest class of inductees since 1973 when 11 are inducted Oct. 1 at The Westin Houston Medical Center.
Targeted tumors attack not-innocent bystanders
Antibody-drug conjugates developed are found to attack not only targeted tumor cells but also nontargeted “bystanders.”
Drug doubles down on bone cancer, metastasis
Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine develop an antibody conjugate called BonTarg that delivers drugs to bone tumors and inhibits metastasis.
Women’s rights advance in Mideast, North Africa -- to a point
HOUSTON – (July 15, 2020) – Although women’s rights have undergone significant reforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), legislative change is not enough, according to the authors of a collection of briefs released by the Baker Institute.
Enzyme from fungi shows molecules which way to turn
A small fungal enzyme could play a significant role in simplifying the development and manufacture of drugs, according to Rice University scientists.
Matthew Loden, CEO of Toronto Symphony Orchestra, returning to Rice as dean of Shepherd School
HOUSTON – (July 7, 2021) – Matthew Loden, an award-winning musician and symphony leader currently serving as the CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, will become the next dean of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.
Study: Early economic action in response to pandemic mitigated downturn
HOUSTON – (Oct. 28, 2020) – Decisive action taken by monetary and fiscal policymakers mitigated the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.
Vicente Ordóñez joins Rice with CAREER Award
Rice computer scientist Vicente Ordóñez receives an NSF CAREER Award to advance machine-learning algorithms’ ability to recognize complex visual concepts.
Oil demand likely to grow despite pandemic, study says
HOUSTON – (July 10, 2021) – The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected both consumer and commercial transportation, but global oil demand will probably continue to grow through 2030, according to a new study.
Scientists seek details of cancer’s evolutionary tree
Rice University computer scientists will take full advantage of new technology to sequence the genome of a single cell to decode mysteries contained in tumors.
Rice, Rutgers developing inhalable COVID-19 vaccine spray
Scientists at Rice and Rutgers developing two COVID-19 vaccine strategies that do not require cold storage, one of which can be inhaled.