Rice study: AI provides more accurate analysis of prehistoric and modern animals, painting picture of ancient world Dec. 11, 2023
A new Rice University study of the remains of modern African antelopes found that AI technology accurately identified animals more than 90% of the time compared to humans, who had much lower accuracy rates depending on the expert.
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Rice first responders celebrate Collegiate EMS Week Dec. 11, 2023
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Glasscock School’s Robert Bruce named president-elect of UPCEA Board Dec. 11, 2023
Robert Bruce, dean of the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University, was recently elected to serve as president-elect of the UPCEA Board of Directors.
Therapy dogs provide escape for Rice students during finals Dec. 11, 2023
As per annual tradition, the Rice Student Association and Fondren Library sponsored three sessions with therapy dogs the week of Dec. 4.
Doerr Institute, Office of the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies go ‘Owl in for Houston’ Dec. 11, 2023
Last week, the Office of the Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Doerr Institute for New Leaders became the first two divisions on campus to go “Owl in for Houston” by reaching 100% participation in this year’s Rice United Way Campaign.
Carbon nanotubes have progressed towards energy and health applications, but misconceptions remain, experts say Dec. 11, 2023
The increasing use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) — and a proposal in the European Union to ban the entire class of materials — highlights the need for an updated and standardized approach to assess human and environmental impacts of CNTs and products that contain them, according to a new collaborative study co-authored by Rice University researchers.
Houston’s potential to lead on brain health in focus at Baker Institute event Dec. 11, 2023
The Colloquium on Brain Capital Dec. 5 brought together experts from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and the university’s Office of Innovation to discuss Houston’s potential to lead brain health research.
Chance twists ordered carbon nanotubes into ‘tornado films’ Dec. 11, 2023
Rice scientists in the lab of Junichiro Kono have developed two new methods to create ordered carbon nanotube films with either a left- or right-handed chiral pattern.
Chabad at Rice ushers in Hanukkah with latkes, music and more Dec. 8, 2023
Chabad at Rice University welcomed members of the Rice community in celebration of the beginning of Hanukkah during a gathering replete with hot latkes, donuts, music and festivities Dec. 7 at Ray Courtyard.
New NASA-funded Rice research will examine how uncrewed aircraft fleets can navigate safely and efficiently Dec. 8, 2023
If you’re one of the many people who watched The Jetsons and envisioned a future of flying cars and delivery vehicles, your dreams might not be far off.
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Rice’s toy drives are making the season bright Dec. 7, 2023
Two campus departments are working to make the holiday season merry and bright: Rice University’s Housing and Dining department and the Rice University Police Department.
Rice’s legal team receives Mansfield Certification in nod to diverse leadership initiatives Dec. 7, 2023
Rice University’s Office of General Counsel joined more than 60 other legal teams across the country by achieving 2023 Mansfield Certification. Designed by Diversity Lab, this structured certification process helps ensure that everyone at participating law firms and legal departments has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership positions.
