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Physicists find first possible 3D quantum spin liquid

Rice physicists show cerium zirconium pyrochlore qualifies as the first possible 3D quantum spin liquid.

Feds fund creation of headset for high-speed brain link

A Rice University-led team of neuroengineers is developing nonsurgical headset technology for brain-to-brain communication "at the speed of thought."

Houston’s new poet laureate: ‘Rice absolutely helped me get to this place’

Organ bioprinting gets a breath of fresh air

Bioengineers have cleared a major hurdle on the path to 3D printing replacement organs with a breakthrough technique for bioprinting tissues.

Vardi leading new initiative on technology, culture and society

Rice University computer scientist Moshe Vardi is speaking out about the unintended ills of information technology, and he is marshaling support to directly address them through a campuswide Initiative on Technology, Culture and Society.

Computer scientist Vardi named University Professor

World-renowned computer scientist Moshe Vardi has been promoted to University Professor, Rice’s highest academic title.

Rice University announces new program to dramatically expand scholarships for middle class

Rice University has unveiled a new initiative to make higher education more affordable by dramatically expanding financial aid provided to students from low-income families to those with incomes up to $200,000.

Most British scientists cited in study feel Richard Dawkins’ work misrepresents science

Controversial British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins is well-known for his criticism of religion, but a new Rice University study of British scientists reveals that a majority who mentioned Dawkins’ work during research interviews reject his approach to public engagement

Nanotubes assemble! Rice introduces ‘Teslaphoresis’

Scientists at Rice University have discovered that the strong force field emitted by a Tesla coil causes carbon nanotubes to self-assemble into long wires, a phenomenon they call “Teslaphoresis.”

First worldwide survey of religion and science: No, not all scientists are atheists

Scientists at Rice University have discovered that the strong force field emitted by a Tesla coil causes carbon nanotubes to self-assemble into long wires, a phenomenon they call “Teslaphoresis.”

JFK’s 1962 moon speech still appeals 50 years later

Few moments in Rice’s history are as well known or oft remarked upon as the 1962 speech in which President John F. Kennedy boldly declared, “We choose to go to the moon!”

The story behind Rice traditions

Every university has its traditions, and Rice University is no exception. O-Week, Beer Bike and Willy Week top the list of Rice’s most well-known traditions, but in the university’s nearly 100-year history, it’s only natural for a few others to have developed along the way.

Revolution with a salad spinner

A simple salad spinner will save lives this summer, if everything goes as planned by two Rice University undergraduates.

Rice study suggests people are more trusting of attractive strangers

Beware of strangers. Don’t judge a book by its cover. We repeat these timeworn adages without even thinking, but new research suggests we live by neither of them.

Nanotech pioneer, Nobel laureate Richard Smalley dead at 62

Nobel laureate Richard Smalley, co-discoverer of the buckyball, died from cancer in Houston. He was 62.