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Rice experts available to discuss bird flu

Rice University experts are available to provide insights on the scientific, environmental and computational aspects of bird flu.

Rice experts available to discuss major earthquake in China

Rice University experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.

Richard Lavenda’s ‘Upon Further Reflection’ set for Jan. 16 premiere

On Jan. 16, Rice’s Richard Lavenda will debut “Upon Further Reflection,” the second of seven commissioned works celebrating the Shepherd School of Music’s 50th anniversary.

Major breakthrough for ‘smart cell’ design

Rice bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. The research is a major breakthrough that could revolutionize therapies for complex conditions like autoimmune disease and cancer.

Chemists create eco-friendly method to make chlorine-based materials for drugs and chemicals

Rice chemists have developed a more environmentally friendly way to integrate chlorine into chemical building blocks.

Rice and Houston Methodist award seed grants for digital health research

The grants aim to accelerate the translation of technologies into clinical applications.

Baker Institute remembers Jimmy Carter

James A. Baker III, former secretary of state and honorary chair of Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, remembers the 39th president.

Rice University on winter break Dec. 24-Jan. 1

Rice University will be on winter break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1 and will reopen for regular operations Jan. 2.

Rice experts available to discuss threats of government shutdown

As Congress debates a funding bill and time runs short to avert a government shutdown, Rice University faculty are available to discuss the rapidly changing situation.

Rice researchers take ‘significant leap forward’ with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer

Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes.

Mexico’s relationship with US and incoming Trump administration examined by Baker Institute experts in annual report

Mexico is likely to face challenges politically, economically and diplomatically in 2025, according to the newest edition of the Mexico Country Outlook from Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy released this week. The report provides a strategic edge to investors, businesses and policymakers as they navigate Mexico’s complex, ever-evolving political and regulatory landscape as well as its relationship with the U.S. and President-elect Donald Trump.

New molecule-creation method a ‘powerful tool’ to accelerate drug synthesis and discovery

A team of chemists from Scripps Research and Rice has unveiled a novel method to simplify the synthesis of piperidines, a key structural component in many pharmaceuticals.

New evidence exists for hidden water reservoirs and rare magmas on ancient Mars

A new study explores how variations in Mars’ crustal thickness during its ancient history may have influenced the planet’s magmatic evolution and hydrological systems.

Rice slashes student costs by $650M over 5 years with free tuition program

Rice is proud to celebrate over five years of transforming access to higher education through The Rice Investment, the university’s signature financial aid program.

Supportive marriages key to caregiver well-being: Rice study reveals vital link for dementia spousal caregivers

A new study sheds light on the critical role marital relationships play in the mental and physical health of caregivers for spouses living with dementia.