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Texas vaccine policy to be examined at Baker Institute event

Health experts will come together to discuss the current state and future of vaccine policy in Texas at a symposium from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Rice’s Kiese Laymon awarded ‘genius grant’ MacArthur Fellowship

Rice University English professor and acclaimed author Kiese Laymon has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, the prestigious honor popularly known as the “genius grant.”

How much is that medical procedure? In Houston, it depends on which hospital you choose

How much you pay for medical procedures and hospital admissions in Houston varies widely depending on where you go for treatment, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

NSF backs bid to speed environmental tests for viruses

The NSF backs Rice University efforts to speed the analysis of wastewater for coronaviruses from hours to seconds.

Physicists use ‘electron correlations’ to control topological materials

Physicists from Rice and other institutions have discovered a way to switch topological states on and off.

Early detection of Alzheimer’s disease goal of new research project from Rice neuroscientist

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, for which there is no cure. Early detection is critical to managing symptoms.

Drug policy expert available to speak on pot pardons, rescheduling

A drug policy expert from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy is available to speak on the Biden administration’s pardon of people convicted of simple marijuana possession on the federal level and the future of the drug’s legal status.

Climate risks for Gulf of Mexico coral reefs spelled out in study

Promptly reducing greenhouse emissions would give Gulf of Mexico corals up to 20 extra years to adapt to critical threshold temperatures, according to Rice research.

Anti-vaccine efforts in Texas Legislature — successful or not — set dangerous tone, says expert

Anti-vaccine legislation in Texas — even when it doesn’t become law — poses a threat to public health, according to a report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Rice Theatre to present fresh take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Oct. 21-29

Rice University Theatre will present Kate Hamill’s “Pride and Prejudice” for two weekends only at Hamman Hall: Oct. 21 and 22 at 8 p.m., with a matinee Oct. 23 at 3 p.m., and Oct. 27 and 29 at 8 p.m.

Transgender adults more likely to suffer from disability than cisgender counterparts, Rice U. study reveals

A new study by a Rice University researcher shows transgender adults of any age are more susceptible to disability than those who are cisgender.

See nature like (and with) a biologist in new online courses

Online learners can follow Rice biologist and author Scott Solomon into the wild through an engaging series of courses focused on ecology, evolution and biodiversity.

Working to decrease health insurance costs could increase companies’ profits, research shows

Negotiating lower health insurance premiums could help Fortune 500 companies increase profits while maintaining high-quality coverage for their workers, according to a new research paper from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.

Fluidic circuits add analog options for controlling soft robots

Soft robotics researchers from Rice and Harvard have created a nonelectronic control system that uses air to process information.

Health care workers need better training to support immigrants’ mental health needs, study shows

A new study from Rice University and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio finds health care workers need better training on communication, mental health and culture to support immigrant mental health needs.