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Migrating holes help catalysts be productive

A theoretical model suggests electron holes that propagate at active sites on a catalyst migrate, triggering other sites that continue the process.

New book explores why mothers stay after their Houston neighborhoods flood over and over

When floodwaters recede, what ultimately convinces mothers to move their families or stay put?

Live from Rice: New camera streams 24/7 video of iconic landmark

A live television shot of one of the most iconic sights in Houston is now streaming at all hours of the day and night, providing 24/7 video of Rice’s Academic Quadrangle.

Earth isn’t ‘super’ because the sun had rings before planets

Before the solar system had planets, the sun had rings — bands of dust and gas similar to Saturn’s rings — that likely played a role in Earth’s formation, according to a new study.

Rice experts available to discuss anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol

As the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol approaches, Rice political scientists Mark Jones and Paul Brace are available to discuss how the insurrection has impacted American politics.

Nanotube fibers stand strong -- but for how long?

A Rice University study calculates how cyclic strain and stress affects nanotubes and describes how fibers under cyclic loads can fail over time.

Video of 'Jingle Bells' performed on a Stradivarius violin

A music student whose holidays have been brightened by a very special gift struck up a classy way to offer her thanks.

Jo Nelson wins NSF CAREER Award

Rice University mathematician Jo Nelson wins a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for young faculty.

A-list candidate for fault-free quantum computing delivers surprise

Superconducting uranium ditelluride is a promising material in the race to create fault-tolerant quantum computers, but physicists are rethinking how superconductivity arises in the material in light of puzzling new experimental evidence in this week’s issue of Nature.

Rice University on winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 3

Rice University will be on winter break from Dec. 23 through Jan. 3 and will reopen for regular operations Jan. 4. News media with an urgent request can reach the Rice News and Media Relations representative on call at 713-348-6774, but please keep in mind that we will have limited access to our faculty experts during the holiday break.

Air bubbles in Antarctic ice point to cause of oxygen decline

An unknown culprit has been removing oxygen from our atmosphere for at least 800,000 years, and an analysis of air bubbles preserved in Antarctic ice for up to 1.5 million years has revealed the likely suspect.

Winter freeze power resources charted in time-lapse video

What happened to electrical power in Texas during last February's freeze? A new time-lapse video of electricity generation created by experts at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy offers an hour-by-hour picture of  power plant and customer outages across the state during the devastating storm.

US energy infrastructure mapped by Baker Institute

A new, interactive energy map for the United States has just been released by Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, providing an open-source visualization of the country’s energy infrastructure and demography designed to highlight the intersection of energy, environment, policy and society.

Rice Business makes top 10 in multiple categories of Princeton Review rankings

Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business ranks in the top 10 in five categories in The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools 2022 rankings.

Rice strengthening its commitment to loan-free financial aid

Rice University has announced a significant change to its financial aid package that will make one of the nation’s most prestigious higher education institutions more affordable to a broader range of students.