NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
US women in combat: Will equality affect national security?
An article cites collaborative Rice research into how women in combat may have broader implications for women’s equality. Co-author Connor Huff, assistant professor of political science, is quoted.
Christian Science Monitor
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-huff
Jupiter and Saturn will come close enough to form first ‘double planet’ in nearly 800 years
Patrick Hartigan, professor of physics and astronomy, is quoted in an article about the Dec. 21 event in which Jupiter and Saturn will appear so close to each other in the sky they will look like a “double planet” for the first time since the Middle Ages.
The Washington Post (Subscription is required. Below is a sampling of articles that appeared in more than 200 media outlets around the world.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-hartigan
Just in time for Christmas, Jupiter and Saturn will come closer than they have since the Middle Ages
CNN
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-hartigan
Jupiter and Saturn will come within 0.1 degrees of each other, forming the first visible 'double planet' in 800 years
CBS News
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-hartigan
Worlds align for rare 'Christmas star': Look for Jupiter, Saturn in skies this December
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-hartigan
‘Christmas star’ will form when Jupiter and Saturn align for first time in 800 years
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-hartigan
'Good Morning Texas'
WFAA-TV (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-star
'Market Day Report'
RFD TV
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-star
Wealthy BLM protester Clara Kraebber arraigned on a graffiti charge
Rice is mentioned.
New York Post (This article also appeared in the Dec. 4 print edition, and it appeared online in Sports Grind Entertainment and Report Door.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-nyp
HOUSTON/TEXAS
The Arecibo radio telescope collapses after 57 years of scientific advancements
An article about the collapse of the Arecibo Observatory radio telescope mentions that it was conceived by the late William Gordon, who was a former Rice professor, dean, provost and vice president. Gordon also trained 13 Rice doctoral students to use Arecibo. Patricia Reiff, professor of physics and astronomy and the associate director of the outreach program at the Rice Space Institute, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Dec. 4 print edition, and it appeared online in MSN and the San Antonio Express-News.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-reiff-gordon
North Texas bars must close, restaurants reduce capacity as COVID hospitalizations rise
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science, fellow in political science at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and fellow at Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Fort Worth Star-Herald (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front page of the Dec. 4 print edition, and it appeared online in MSN.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-jones
Rep. Matt Krause announces bid for Texas House Republican Caucus Chair
The Texan
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-jones
Texas may look to casino gambling as a way to shore up budget
KSTE Online (This article also appeared in KFBK.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-jones
Strong push to legalize gambling in Texas
Dallas News Feed on Spreaker
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-jones
KTSA-AM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-jones (This segment aired twice.)
SSB speech and debate team makes HPU history by winning overall and debate sweepstakes
An article mentions that Rice competed in the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association's Fall Championship debate tournament.
Brownwood News (This article also appeared in the Brownwood Bulletin.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-debate
Houston Wilderness aims to restore ecosystems, increase carbon absorption through large-scale tree plantings
An article mentions that experts from Rice worked with Houston Wilderness to help mitigate the effects of urban heat islands.
Community Impact Newspaper
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-cin
New COVID antibody treatment underway at Houston Methodist may reduce hospitalizations
An article mentions the exercise path ringing Rice.
Houston Chronicle (Subscription is required. This article also appeared on the front of the Business section in the Dec. 4 print edition, and it appeared online in the San Francisco Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-hc
BROADCAST
Hydrogen fuel could be Texas’ next green energy bonanza
An article and broadcast mentions Rice research into cost-effective hydrogen fuel production.
Texas Standard (This segment also aired on more than 30 affiliate stations across Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-ts
Texas Standard for Dec. 3, 2020
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-ts
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Novel fluorescence — scientists discover delayed phenomenon in carbon nanotubes
An article features Rice research that found that single-walled nanotubes emit a delayed secondary fluorescence when triggered by a multistep process in a solution with dye molecules and dissolved oxygen. Co-authors quoted or mentioned include Bruce Weisman, professor of chemistry, materials science and nanoengineering, alumnus Ching-Wei Lin and research scientist Sergei Bachilo.
Nanowerk (This article also appeared in Phys.org.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-weisman
Yemen: Is there hope for the world’s worst humanitarian crisis?
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Boar
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-ulrichsen
2021 virtual oil and gas HPC conference opens call for participation
An article mentions that the 14th annual Oil & Gas High Performance Computing Conference, hosted by Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute, will meet virtually March 5.
HPCWire.com
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-rice-ken-kennedy
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
COMMENTARY: Some states at high risk for power disruptions if winter turns brutal
Anna Mikulska, nonresident fellow in energy studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star (This article also appeared in the Doylestown Patch and InsideSources.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-mikulska
In the spirit: Advent in a very unusual year
An article cites Anthony Pinn, the Agnes Cullen Arnold Professor of Humanities, professor of religion and founding director of Rice's Center for African and African American Studies.
The Daily News
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-pinn
Opinion | Rufus Woods: Our valley was once home to violin virtuoso Camilla Wicks
An article featuring Camilla Wicks, who died recently at 92, mentions she formerly taught at Rice.
The Wenatchee World
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-wicks
SPORTS
Rice, No. 15 Marshall set to return after extended downtime
Several articles mention that Rice's football team is slated to play Marshall University Dec. 5. Head coach Mike Bloomgren is quoted in the first article.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-bloomgren
Rice, No. 15 Marshall set to meet in rescheduled game
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-owls
'Houston's Morning Show'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-kriv
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-kriv
Undefeated Herd welcomes Rice to the Joan
MetroNews
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-mn
2020 Week 14 preview: Rice Owls at Marshall Thundering Herd
SB Nation
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-sbn
Where to watch Week 14
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-cusa
WEPM-AM (Clarksburg, West Virginia)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-wepm
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-wepm
Fiedler, Olivari lead Rice past LeTourneau 94-74
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated LeTourneau University 94-74 Dec. 3. Owls Max Fiedler, Quincy Olivari, Tre Clark, Chris Mullins and Travis Evee are mentioned.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets, and a similar article appeared in the Dec. 4 print edition of the Houston Chronicle.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-owls
WBB: Nov. 30 Players of the Week
An article features Rice basketball player Nancy Mulkey, who was named the Conference USA Player of the Week.
Conference USA
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-mulkey
UTEP football moving forward after receiving additional negative tests
An article mentions that Rice's football game against the University of Texas at El Paso Nov. 28 was postponed. Chuck Pool, assistant athletic director for sports information, is quoted by KTSM.
KTSM (This segment also aired three times on KTSM-TV in El Paso, Texas.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-pool
C-USA has only itself to blame for disastrous football season
KROD Online
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-rice-utep
UConn women's basketball: National recruiting director Shane Laflin joins Hearst CT Media podcast
Former assistant women's basketball coach Shane Laflin is featured.
The Connecticut Post (This article also appeared in more than 30 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-cp
La. Tech plays for 1st time since Halloween, tops North Texas
An article mentions that Rice's Nov. 14 football game against Louisiana Tech University was postponed.
The Associated Press (This article also appeared in more than 50 other media outlets.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-rice-unt
Monterey football primed for winner-advances-to-playoffs game with Palo Duro Dons
An article mentions that M.J. Singleton has committed to play football at Rice.
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (Subscription is required.)
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-laj
No. 10 Houston set to start seasonlong homestand
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is slated to play the University of Houston Dec. 12.
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-mbb
NEWS RELEASES
Chemists get peek at novel fluorescence
The Rice lab of Bruce Weisman, a professor of chemistry who led the pioneering discovery of nanotube fluorescence in 2002, found that single-walled nanotubes emit a delayed secondary fluorescence when triggered by a multistep process in a solution with dye molecules and dissolved oxygen.
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-news-release-weisman
Hidden structure found in essential metabolic machinery
In his first year of graduate school, Zachary Wright discovered something hidden inside a common piece of cellular machinery that’s essential for all higher order life from yeast to humans. “This is, without a doubt, the most unexpected thing our lab has ever discovered,” said study co-author Bonnie Bartel, Wright’s Ph.D. adviser.
http://dateline.rice/dec-4-news-release-wright-bartel