NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
What happens in a performer's brain while playing music?
Anthony Brandt, professor of composition and theory at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-nyt
New experiments show Earth's core may hold vast 'oceans' of an essential element for life
Rajdeep Dasgupta, the Maurice Ewing Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, is quoted.
CNN Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-cnn
Earth's core may hold vast reservoir of hydrogen, rewriting planetary formation theories
Archyde.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-a
Trump-backed voter ID bill unlikely to overcome Democratic resistance, experts say
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/feb-11-nnd
Why Republicans are suddenly seriously sweating the Texas Senate race
The Independent
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-ti
In the race for lieutenant governor, Democrats could use a Goodwin | Endorsement
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-hc
Will Donald Trump make big splash in Texas Senate race?
The Dallas Morning News
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-dmn
Sen. John Cornyn battles for political life in GOP primary contest with AG Ken Paxton, US Rep. Wesley Hunt
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-hpm
Texas Republicans target Sharia Law as threat to Texas in campaign messaging for 2026 primaries
KXAN Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-kxan
New polling shows Ken Paxton, Jasmine Crockett leading in US Senate primary races
KENS 5 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-kens
Hobby School survey: Paxton, Crockett lead in US Senate race
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-uh
Ex-MLB star heavy favorite in primary to succeed longtime GOP thorn in Trump's side
Raw Story
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-rs
Battleground Texas
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-kriv
KUT News
KUT-FM (Austin, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-kut
KERA News
KERA-FM (Dallas)
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-kera
Moon city in less than 10 years from now? Elon Musk shifts SpaceX's ambitious goals
Kenny Evans, fellow in science, technology and innovation policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-nnd
Misunderstood hand signals may put cyclists in danger
An article features Rice research into communication between drivers and cyclists. Co-authors include Patricia DeLucia, professor of psychological sciences, and alumna Christine Petersen.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-f
Reno's Morning News Plus
KOH-AM (Reno, Nevada)
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-koh
Researchers build heartbeat decoy to thwart radar surveillance
An article features Rice research that developed a device that can fool radar-based heart rate trackers by feeding them a fabricated heartbeat signal. Co-authors include Edward Knightly, the Sheafor-Lindsay Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and professor of computer science, and graduate student Dora Zivanovic.
The Washington Times
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-wt
HOUSTON/TEXAS
FEMA releases draft flood maps for Harris County after years of delays. Here's what happens next
Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of Rice's Severe Storm Prediction, Education and Evacuation from Disasters Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-hc
Mexico-Texas seminar advances carbon credit standards
Mexico Business News
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-mbn
Houston Matters
Benjamin Parris, assistant professor of English and creative writing, and sophomore Abigail Proell are interviewed about technology in the classroom.
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-kuhf
New study shows how many Houston-area neighbors are relying on high-cost payday loans
An article features a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Houston-area residents' use of high-cost loans. Daniel Potter, director of the institute's Houston Population Research Center, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-abc13
Houston residents turning to costly payday loans at alarming rates for food and rent, survey finds
CW 39 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-cw39
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-ktrk
Exclusive: HISD has lost nearly 4,000 immigrant students amid ICE crackdown: 'We fear coming to school'
Erin Baumgartner, director of the Houston Education Research Consortium at Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-hc
Applications open for Texas school voucher program
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-khou
Two schools beating the postsecondary odds
Bay Area Citizen
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-bac
KUHF-FM (Houston)
Vivian Ho, the James A. Baker III Institute Chair in Health Economics at the Baker Institute's Center for Health and Biosciences and professor of economics, is interviewed about Houston's Memorial Hermann Health System.
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-kuhf
Houston Matters
Daniel Potter, director of the institute's Houston Population Research Center, is interviewed about the greater Houston area.
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-kuhf
In emerging economies, shared knowledge is key
An article features Rice research into market creation. Co-authors include Diana Jue-Rajasingh, assistant professor of strategic management.
Greater Houston Port Bureau
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-ghpb
Texas GOP lawmaker claims Dallas malls feel 'like Pakistan,' igniting backlash
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the Houston area's Asian American population.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-c
Low voter turnout plagues Texas 18th Congressional District runoff election
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into voter turnout in Harris County.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-d
'Men in Blazers' bringing live podcast to Houston ahead of World Cup
An article mentions that Rice will co-host the "Men in Blazers" podcast March 4.
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-khou
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Why melting glaciers are drawing more visitors and what that says about climate change
An article features collaborative Rice research into the relationships among glaciers, people and communities. Co-authors include Cymene Howe, professor of anthropology.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-p
Rice University team secures $1.4M to advance light-driven PFAS destruction technology
An article features Rice research developing a method to destroy "forever chemicals" in water using boron nitride powder and ultraviolet light. Co-authors include Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology, professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering and professor of chemistry, materials science and nanoengineering and civil and environmental engineering; Pedro Alvarez, the George R. Brown Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and director of the NEWT Center and WaTER Institute; Thomas Senftle, the William Marsh Trustee Associate Professor of Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering; research scientist Welman Elias; and postdoctoral associate Youngkun Chung.
Environmental Science & Engineering
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-ese
Rice University joins national team studying how energy moves through materials
An article mentions that that Boris Yakobson and Ming Tang are part of a Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative sponsored by the Office of Naval Research that will study how energy travels and changes form inside solid materials during the earliest stages of a reaction.
Technology.org
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-t
Saudi sports binge faces test as stars push back
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Sports Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-sbj
On-demand bioprinted kidneys could help address organ donor shortages
An article features news that Antonios Mikos, the Louis Calder Professor in Chemical Engineering and director of the Center for Excellence in Tissue Engineering and the J.W. Cox Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering, is part of a collaborative team of researchers awarded up to $24.8 million over five years to help address the nation's growing organ donor shortage by bioprinting on-demand kidney tissues.
Design Products & Applications
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-dpa
Strawberry guava prevents natural forest generation in Madagascar
An article features collaborative Rice research that found the invasive plant strawberry guava can prevent natural forest generation in areas of Madagascar's mountainous rainforests. Co-authors include Amy Dunham, associate professor of biosciences; Matthew McCary, assistant professor of biosciences; and graduate student Julieanne Montaquila.
Environmental News Network
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-enn
Researchers find breakthrough solution on common contaminants linked to cancer, fertility issues: 'Worked incredibly fast'
An article features Rice research that developed a layered double hydroxide material made from copper and aluminum that absorbs long-chain PFAS up to 100 times faster than commonly used filtration systems. Co-authors include Michael Wong, the Tina and Sunit Patel Professor in Molecular Nanotechnology and professor and chair of chemical and biomolecular engineering; and postdoctoral associate Youngkun Chung.
The Cool Down
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-tcd
Quantum material's dynamics remotely controlled, bridging simulator and computer worlds
An article mentions that Kaden Hazzard, associate professor of physics and astronomy and a Rice Academy Senior Fellow, contributed to the featured research.
Quantum Zeitgeist
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-qz
SPORTS
North Texas visits Rice after Ennis' 22-point outing
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team was scheduled to play the University of North Texas Feb. 10.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-ap
Owls open 3-game homestand with UNT on national TV
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-bvm
Ennis earns another spot on American honorable mention
An article mentions that Rice women's basketball player Dominique Ennis made the American Conference's weekly honorable mention list.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-bvm
Men's basketball begins homestand against Florida Atlantic
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team is scheduled to play Florida Atlantic University Feb. 11.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-bvm
Trae Broadnax earns fourth American honorable mention
An article mentions that Rice men's basketball player Trae Broadnax made the American Conference's weekly honorable mention list.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-bvm
Rice Owls secure defensive end Preston Healy for 2026 class
An article mentions that Preston Healy has signed to play football at Rice.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-bvm
Downtown Houston braces for March Madness showdown at Toyota Center
An article mentions that Rice will serve as the local host of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball South Regional March 26-28.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/feb-11-hh