NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Erin Burnett OutFront
Alumna Patricia Reiff, professor of physics and astronomy and associate director for outreach programs at the Rice Space Institute, joined a live roundtable discussion on Artemis II as it returned to Earth April 10.
CNN
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-cnn
High gas prices won't end even if the war does
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an op-ed.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-nyt
Oil prices rise after the US says it would block Iranian ports starting Monday
Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-ap
How governments have tried to hide information about the Iran war online
WUSF Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-wusf
Explainer: Why Trump threatens to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Xinhua News Agency
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-xna
Consumer sentiment sinks to all-time low amid cost-of-living stress from Iran war
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-nnd
Houston police union walks back pledge to not endorse Mayor Whitmire after HPD-ICE policy change
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-hpm
Fort Bend County Judge KP George suspended from office; Republican nominee Daniel Wong appointed acting judge
Covering Katy News
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-ckn
Optimism still exists for legal gambling in Texas despite primary results
Sportsline.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-s
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-kuhf
The Dr. Sky Experience
Scott Solomon, teaching professor of biosciences, is interviewed about the Artemis II mission and human beings living in space.
WABC-AM (New York)
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-wabc
Price of power: Data centers, secret deals and the fight Ohio is facing
An article features collaborative Rice research into where data centers are located. Co-authors include Tommy Pan Fang, assistant professor of strategic management.
Cleveland.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-c
University of Michigan again makes Forbes 'New Ivy' list
An article mentions that Rice made Forbes' latest list of "New Ivies."
MLive.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-m
Florida public college on 'New Ivies' list: Forbes
WFLA Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-wfla
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston's population is booming. So why are school enrollments falling?
An article features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into enrollment numbers at Houston-area schools. Courtney Thrash, researcher at the Kinder Institute, is quoted.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-c
Houston's growth map is changing and it's all moving beyond the city
A broadcast features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the population of Harris County and the surrounding suburban counties. Kevin Thomas, director of the Kinder Institute's Houston Population Research Center, is interviewed.
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-khou
Houston's push for 1 million more trees, a Pucci coup and more April party mania
An article mentions that Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and emeritus professor of sociology, was a guest speaker at Houston Health Foundation's "Every Child Deserves a Strong Foundation" fundraiser.
Paper City
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-pc
Worldfest film festival returns for its first event without founder Hunter Todd at the helm
An article mentions the Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives at Rice's Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-hc
Houston homeowners braced for another insurance gut punch in 2026
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into property insurance premiums in Harris County.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-hh
Reporter message: Black Restaurant Week, Beryl recovery, HISD enrollment
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into recovery efforts in the Houston area a year after Hurricane Beryl hit the city in July 2024.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-d
Artemis unites us all, in our love of chocolate spread | Thumbs
An article mentions Rice's Beer Bike held April 11.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-hc
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
This superconductivity dies then comes back to life
An article features collaborative Rice research that has uncovered and explained an unusual form of superconductivity that only appears under extremely strong magnetic fields. Co-authors include Andriy Nevidomskyy, professor of physics and astronomy.
Science Daily
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-sd
Superconductivity dies and then comes back to life
Digital Journal
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-dj
Can defects boost light? Study shows flaws boost energy flow in organic semiconductors
An article features Rice research into why a widely studied organic semiconductor behaves unpredictably with light, showing that tiny defects can improve its performance. Co-authors include Peter Rossky, the Harry C. and Olga K. Wiess Chair in Natural Sciences; Lea Nienhaus, associate professor of chemistry; and graduate student Colette Sullivan.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-ie
An implantable living pharmacy produces drugs in the body
An article features collaborative Rice research that engineered cells to simultaneously produce three different biologics in an implantable device. Co-authors include Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, and graduate student Chris Wright.
Chemical & Engineering News
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-cen
Scientists discover f-block metals yield new oxygen-binding chemistry
An article features Rice research that discovered a method to activate dioxygen with f-block metals, specifically neodymium. Co-authors include Raul Hernandez Sanchez, assistant professor of chemistry, and postdoctoral researcher Hong-Lei Xu.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-p
'Perfectly symmetrical' 2D perovskites boost energy transport
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a 2D semiconductor that approaches the characteristics of a "perfect" crystal. Co-authors include Aditya Mohite, the William Marsh Rice Trustee Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; alumnus and postdoctoral associate Isaac Metcalf; graduate student Jin Hou; and alumnus Faiz Mandani.
Technology.org
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-t
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Ep.6 | Engineering Belonging | Building Resilience, Access & Knowledge in a Vulnerable World | MA Laguerre
An episode of the "EMBRACE" podcast features postdoctoral associate Marc-Ansy Laguerre.
EMBRACE Ltd. on YouTube
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-e
SPORTS
Bats silenced in final game with Rice
A series of articles mentions that Rice's baseball team swept a three-game series against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte April 10-12, winning 7-5, 6-2 and 3-2.
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-uncc
Niners fall in Game 2 with Owls
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-uncc
Charlotte drops series opener with Rice
Charlotte49ers.com
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-uncc
Owls announce football award winners
An article features the Rice football team and its annual award winners, including Andrew Awe (O.J. Brigance Award), Quinton Jackson (George Martin Award), D'Andre Hardeman Jr. (Joe F. Lipscomb Award) and Micah Barnett (Billy Ed Daniels Award).
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-bvm
Zidek to lead USA Volleyball U17 National Team
An article mentions that the USA Volleyball Under-17 National Team will train at Rice May 17-23 in preparation for the U17 Pan American Cup.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/apr-13-bvm