Recently, physicists, computer scientists and software engineers from around the world gathered at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for the first hands-on workshop on Phlex, the next-generation software framework being developed for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE).
Texas lawmakers have taken important steps to improve maternal health, including extending postpartum Medicaid coverage and authorizing new initiatives to address nonmedical needs that affect pregnancy outcomes. But these policies alone do not guarantee better health. A new report from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy identifies opportunities for Texas to connect these initiatives, strengthen accountability and ensure that investments in maternal health translate into measurable improvements for mothers and families.
Quantum gas microscope: Interactions in a 3-component Hubbard system can be precisely controlled
An international team of researchers from Germany, Thailand, India, China and the United States has created a three-component Hubbard system with tunable interactions in the laboratory.
Rice breaks ground on the Arc in the Ion District, expanding Houston’s innovation ecosystem
Rice broke ground on the Arc in the Ion District, a nearly 200,000-square-foot research, corporate innovation and office building designed to bring researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and top talent together to accelerate innovation and move ideas from discovery to real-world application.
New CRISPR proteins expand editing access to heart disease genes
Rice's Han Xiao has used his AI-supported Sequence Display technology to expand the targeting abilities of CRISPR/Cas9.
When customers cross the line: Study reveals hidden toll of harassment on gig workers
New research examines how harassment affects workers in the gig economy and why having someone in their corner can make a difference.
Inside the vote: Rice researchers turn new space into laboratory for democracy
Researchers at Rice are preparing to examine what happens inside a polling place, from the length of the line to the way voters review their ballots before casting them.
Money Matters: Rice course prepares students for lifetime of financial decisions
As financial literacy education gains momentum across the country, Rice is helping students build the skills to navigate financial decisions they’ll face long after graduation.
New Rice-led walks help locals observe nature’s calendar
Rice graduate students Lydia Cox, Aimi Kōchi and Hailey Smith, in collaboration with the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, are leading monthly walks to highlight the annual cycle of plants.
Nearly 130 years later, Rice sociologist finds new way to measure WEB Du Bois’ double consciousness
Rice study offers researchers a way to examine how racial inequality influences identity and everyday experiences.
Trade, politics and security examined in latest Mexico Country Outlook by Rice’s Baker Institute
This year’s edition of the Mexico Country Outlook from the Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy presents data and analysis across key domains such as trade, energy and environmental policy. The report will be unveiled Nov. 12 at the Baker Institute and by livestream where the discussion will offer critical context on emerging domestic trends and their broader implications for the U.S.-Mexico relationship.
Same street, different flood risks: Rice research reveals hidden vulnerabilities in Houston homes
Rice Researchers analyzed nearly 1 million residential buildings across Harris County and found that nearly two-thirds of the variation in flood vulnerability occurs within neighborhoods, rather than between them.
Why do some voters stay home? Rice expert available to discuss voter turnout, disengagement
As voters prepare to head to the polls, new research from Rice ’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research offers insight into why some residents choose not to vote.
From Rice research to startup: Doctoral alum develops edible coating to fight food waste
Based on doctoral research conducted at Rice, NIVERA is a startup developing a natural, edible coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce.
Texas state revenues rebound, but federal funding poses long-term budget risks
The analysis, Texas Revenues Modestly Rebound in Fiscal 2026, by John Diamond, Bill King and Joyce Beebe, finds that total state revenue increased 3.2% to $188.9 billion in fiscal 2026, following two years of little or no growth. Tax collections rose faster, increasing 4.8% to $88.2 billion — $1.6 billion above the Texas comptroller of public accounts’ forecast.
