Organ bioprinting gets a breath of fresh air
May 2, 2019
Bioengineers have cleared a major hurdle on the path to 3D printing replacement organs with a breakthrough technique for bioprinting tissues.
Rice University announces new program to dramatically expand scholarships for middle class
September 18, 2018
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
October 31, 2016
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’
April 14, 2016
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
December 3, 2015
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.”
Revolution with a salad spinner
May 3, 2010
A simple salad spinner will save lives this summer, if everything goes as planned by two Rice University undergraduates.
‘Carol of the Bells’ wasn’t originally a Christmas song
December 13, 2004
Although “Carol of the Bells” has become a popular tune during the holidays, the original lyrics had nothing to do with Christmas.