NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump says US will control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
Francisco Monaldi, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
UPI
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-upi
The US-Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know
NPR Online
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-npr
Furore grows as Venezuela defends US oil deal with Trump
South China Morning Post
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-scmp
Trump Venezuela oil deal draws criticism from government allies, opposition
Investing.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-i
Can Venezuela's oil deal with US help Delcy Rodríguez tighten her grip on power?
Money Control (This article originally appeared in Bloomberg.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-mc
'Business Today'
BBC World News America
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-bbc
Democrats lead Republicans in 5 states Trump won by double digits: Map
Rice political science professor Mark Jones is quoted.
Newsweek
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-n
Texas Senate race could become nation's most expensive as Democrats eye upset
The National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-nnd
Texas GOP stunned as Democrat flips 30-year Republican stronghold Trump won by 17 points
MSN (This article originally appeared in the Daily Independent Memphian.)
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-msn
Pentagon pours $135.6M into Louisiana Alumina plant, Alaska copper push
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the Defense Production Act of 1950.
Hoodline Washington, D.C.
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-hwdc
6 months into war with Iran, refinery bottlenecks keep gas prices high
Skip York and Jim Krane, fellows at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, are quoted.
Straight Arrow News
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-san
Hormuz deal presses pause on Iran conflict, but fears of 'forever war' remain
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
South China Morning Post
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-scmp
Going it alone
Rice English and creative writing professor Andrea Bajani and his latest novel "The Anniversary" are featured.
The Winnipeg Free Press
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-wfp
Oxford University business ethics award won by US professor
Rice management professor Anastasiya Zavyalova is mentioned.
Oxford Mail
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-om
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University has expanded to almost 9,500 students. Can its close-knit culture survive the growth?
Rice is featured. President Reginal DesRoches, art history professor Leo Costello, Latin American studies professor Luis Duno Gottberg, freshmen Raymundo Martinez, Chidalu Aniekwenagbu and Santiago Alvarado Flores and seniors Joanna Zhao and Nat Pujet are quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-hc
FEMA still hasn't approved most disaster aid for Texans hit by this year's July floods
Rice sociology professor Jim Elliott, co-director of the Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-tt
'What's Your Point?'
Bill King, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, joined a roundtable discussion on politics and local events.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-kriv
'Battleground Texas'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-kriv
NASA's Roman Space Telescope is on its way to uncover the universe's biggest mysteries
Rice physics and astronomy professor Megan Reiter is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-hc
Spring Branch nonprofit unveils workforce center, boutique to fight Houston poverty
An article cites research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the number of children under 18 living in poverty in Harris County.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-hh
West Houston's Lucky Village Buffet reopens with $213K glow-up, higher prices
Rice Business is mentioned.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-hh
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Automated X-ray workflow speeds up defect mapping in diamond semiconductors
An article features Rice research that developed a custom Python-based software tool to rapidly analyze data from high-resolution X-ray diffraction, which probes a material’s internal crystal structure.
Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-immm
Tiny wrinkles in graphene turn it into a battery, physicists find
An article features Rice research that shows tiny wrinkles in graphene can change the material's electrical properties, providing evidence for flexoelectricity. Co-authors include engineering professor Pulickel Ajayan and alumnus Sathvik Ajay Iyengar.
Science Alert
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-sa
What's 'FOBO'? And why are so many workers afraid of it?
Rice psychological sciences professor Margaret Beier is quoted.
Human Resources Director
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-hrd
Tesla considers $10.1B solar manufacturing facility near Needville, seeks tax incentives
John Diamond, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
EV Shift
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-evs
Ponatinib dose adjustments preserve potency and improve toxicity in CML
Hagop M. Kantarjian, fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured.
OncLive.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-ol
How you remember stuff may change your memories
An article features Rice research into how memories can change. Psychological sciences professor Marc Coutanche and doctoral student Amy Qi are quoted.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-f
New survey suggests Gen Z are more likely to believe in aliens — how UFO media may be shaping a generation
Rice philosophy and religion professor Jeffrey Kripal is quoted.
The Debrief
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-td
Out of sync: How competing demands shape the cancer patient experience
An article features collaborative Rice research into how sociological factors affect cancer treatment. Co-authors include sociology professor Corey M. Abramson.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-mx
Iran War reshapes global energy: Why China, EVs, renewables are emerging winners and where does India stand
An article cites Rice research into the Middle East energy industry.
NDTV Profit
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-ndtv
SPORTS
Blackwell and Gaier lead offense; Rice rallies back for 5-set win
A series of articles mentions that Rice's volleyball team went 3-0 at the Jaguar Classic, defeating South Alabama 3-2, Georgia State 3-1 and Mississippi State 3-1 Aug. 28-30.
USAJaguars.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-usaj
Panthers drop 4-set decision to Rice
GeorgiaStateSports.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-gs
Bulldogs drop final match of Jaguar Classic
HailState.com
http://dateline.rice/aug-31-hs