Converting matte surfaces into virtual screens enhances machine vision
Rice researchers and collaborators developed a computational imaging method that uses a laser and a high-speed camera to capture complex scenes in three dimensions with exceptional speed and accuracy.
Rice computer scientists race ahead in pathogen-detection DARPA challenge
As part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Bio-attribution Challenge, a team of Rice University computer scientists is building a computational tool to screen environmental DNA samples for pathogens.
Rice hosts global water leaders to discuss technologies for a resilient future
Rice’s WaTER Institute hosted the 20th International Water Association Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies, which brought together more than 270 industry professionals and academic researchers from 27 countries to campus.
Rice student startup raises $1.85M for medical cargo drone transport system
A Rice student-founded startup is developing a drone-based system for transporting sensitive medical supplies.
Should hitters change their swing based on the count? Rice study weighs in
A newly published study co-authored by Scott Powers, analyzed newly released Major League Baseball swing-tracking data to examine one of baseball’s most debated questions: Should hitters change their swing with two strikes?
New CPRIT awards expand Rice cancer research efforts
New funding from CPRIT will help Rice advance cancer research on several fronts, from strengthening a core genetic engineering facility that serves researchers across Texas to supporting new studies in cancer immunotherapy, next-generation radiation therapy and ovarian cancer.
Houston was first: Rice historian uncovers origins of Juneteenth celebrations
Caleb McDaniel traces the origins of Juneteenth to a June 19, 1866, procession through Houston led by two Black ministers.
The heated history of the Houston meteorite
Rice researchers' analysis uncovers the history of the Houston meteorite.
Rice researchers recently published a paper in Science Advances showing that the nitrogen and phosphorus composition of iron meteorites are different from the composition found in later asteroids known as chondrites.
7 selected to join Association of Rice Alumni board
Seven alumni have been selected to serve on Rice's Association of Rice Alumni (ARA) Board of Directors : Carlin Cherry, Kate Gunn Pagel, LaKeisha Batts, Chloe Oani, Shardee Caesar Douglas, Jim Pyke and Travis Johnson. They begin their three-year terms July 1, when Alicia Burns Wright becomes president of the ARA and Andrew Lin becomes president-elect.
From Houston to Paris: Rice researcher investigates AI’s growing role in fact-checking
Rice doctoral student Agustin Prinetti will spend the fall semester in Paris studying how people use AI chatbots to fact-check political content and navigate misinformation.
Study is first demonstration of gene transcription measurement in the living brain
Bioengineers at Rice have developed a way to map DNA transcription profiles in living brain tissue with great accuracy based solely on a blood sample.
Summer at the Moody invites curiosity, connection, a few friendly spirits
The exhibition will be on view through Aug. 15.
Rice physicists advance ways to retrieve matter’s quantum entanglement
Rice professor Qimiao Si developed a theory that could lead to not only better understanding of quantum entanglement in quantum materials but also more ready usage in macroscopic systems.
Rice engineering students turn stroke rehab into interactive gameplay
A team of Rice mechanical and electrical engineering students has developed an interactive, modular rehabilitation system designed to make stroke recovery more engaging, adaptable and effective for patients at home.
