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Mexico, US relationship examined in latest edition of Mexico Country Outlook report

The United States-Mexico border will be the greatest source of conflict between the two nations in 2024 — particularly with elections in both countries this year — according to the latest edition of the Mexico Country Outlook report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Woodside provides $12.5M to support Rice-led project to advance decarbonization

Rice University and Woodside Energy today announced a ground-breaking five-year technology collaboration aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing lower carbon solutions.

Spring exhibition at Rice’s Moody Center explores ‘The Foreign in Us’

Challenging the fear and apprehension of otherness through profound imagery, artist Hayv Kahraman advocates for compassion and acceptance in her new exhibition at Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts.

Rice chemists find new way to rid boron nitride nanotubes of impurities

Rice scientists in the lab of Angel Martí have uncovered a new way to make high-purity boron nitride nanotubes, hollow cylindrical structures that can withstand temperatures of up to 900 degrees Celsius while also being stronger than steel by weight.

Rice engineers propose hybrid urban water sourcing model

Houston’s water and wastewater system could be more resilient with the development of hybrid urban water supply systems that combine conventional, centralized water sources with reclaimed wastewater, according to a study by Rice engineers published in Nature Water.

Rice and Woodside Energy to unveil climate tech partnership Jan. 17

Leaders from Rice University and Woodside Energy will hold a news conference at the Ion Jan. 17 to announce a new partnership to advance energy transition solutions.

Rice researchers revolutionizing 5G network testing

With the potential to transform the future of global wireless networks, Rice University engineers are developing a cutting-edge testing framework to assess the stability, interoperability, energy efficiency and communication performance of software-based machine learning-enabled 5G radio access networks (RANs).

Rice names associate vice president for industry and new ventures

Rice’s Office of Innovation has named Brad Burke as associate vice president for industry and new ventures. This new role creates alignment with initiatives in the Office of Innovation and enables the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship to further Rice’s industry relationships and accelerate the scaling of Rice startups.

Rice’s De Lange Conference to explore future of synthetic biology, data technology and climate change

Rice University’s biennial De Lange Conference will address the future of biology, technology and climate change through a series of lively interventions and debates Feb. 9-10 at the university’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Rice’s Ashok Veeraraghavan wins Texas Academy’s O’Donnell Award

Rice’s Ashok Veeraraghavan has been awarded the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Award in Engineering from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST), one of the state’s highest academic honors.

Rice scientists use blood test to track gene expression in the brain

Rice-engineered synthetic serum marker can track gene expression in the brain noninvasively, using blood tests.

Why poor sleep quality can be a matter of life and death for migrant roofers

Migrant roofers in the U.S. helping communities rebuild from natural disasters often struggle with poor quality of sleep, according to new research from Rice University. The issue can be a matter of life and death for these individuals, who are working in environments where a sleepy misstep can literally end their life or permanently injure them.

Art history scholar to discuss architectural heritage linking Sunnis and Shi’is

In a departure from the prevailing narrative that frames modern conflicts in the Middle East solely through sectarian lines, the research of Stephennie Mulder, associate professor of Islamic art and architecture at the University of Texas at Austin, examines the architecture of medieval Syria to reveal a more complex interaction between Sunni and Shi’i communities.

Rice study shows cash assistance for groceries provides low-income families more flexibility than food distributions

A Rice University study of food aid programs during the pandemic found that cash assistance provided low-income mothers with greater flexibility to feed their families than food distributions.

Rice Biotech Launch Pad adds pharmaceuticals pioneer Robert Ruffolo to external advisory board

Rice University today announced the addition of Robert Ruffolo Jr. to its external advisory board for the Rice Biotech Launch Pad, a Houston-based accelerator focused on expediting the translation of the university’s health and medical technology discoveries into cures.