NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
'Becoming Martian' review: A species in space
A book review features Scott Solomon, teaching professor of biosciences, and his latest book "Becoming Martian: How Living in Space Will Change Our Bodies and Minds."
The Wall Street Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-wsj
How will living on Mars change the human body and mind?
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-hpm
Effects of living in space (Feb. 19, 2026)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-hpm
US policies on Venezuelan energy and immigration collide in Houston suburb
Francisco Monaldi, fellow in Latin American energy policy at the Center for Energy Studies, fellow at the Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico and director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and lecturer in energy economics at Rice, is quoted.
Marketplace
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-m
Trump looms over Texas attorney general race
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.
Politico
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-p
Parker, Sanchez lead in Harris County judge primaries, UH poll shows
MSN (This article originally appeared in Axios.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-msn
Who's leading in the primary races for Harris County judge? New poll offers clues
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-khou
Texas Senate primaries: Harris County polls show tight races in both parties ahead of Election Day
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-khou
Foreign policy experts struggle to name Trump's vision of global affairs
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
NPR's "All Things Considered"
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-npratc
Exclusive: Riyadh wants to replace Israel with Syria for Greece fibre-optic cable route
Middle East Eye
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-mee
Exclusive: Dr. Douglas Brinkley on the case for America
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is featured.
"The Bret Baier Podcast"
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-bbp
US-Iran: Global diplomacy scholar speaks on rising tension
Richard Sindelar, nonresident scholar in global diplomacy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Fox 26 Houston Online
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-fox26
You're about to pay more for gas. Conflict with Iran is just one driver
Skip York, nonresident fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Straight Arrow News
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-san
1538 Dr Peter Hotez on the state of vaccination in America
Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy is mentioned.
"Stand Up! with Pete Dominick"
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-supd
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University lands $14.1M Space Commission grant to create Center for Space Technologies
An article mentions that Rice will launch the Center for Space Technologies within the Rice Space Institute thanks to a grant from the Texas Space Commission. Community members quoted or mentioned include David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, professor of physics and astronomy and Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy; and Fred Higgs, vice provost for academic affairs, director of the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership and the John and Ann Doerr Professor of Mechanical Engineering who will lead the new center. Alexander is also interviewed by KSTX.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-hbj
How the Space Commission divided $150M in grants, from inland launch pads to fake moon soil
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-hc
Rice snags $14.1M to launch Houston's next space tech hub
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-hh
KSTX-FM (San Antonio)
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-kstx
Massive Galveston Bay barrier system gets one step closer to construction
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 Public Media
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-hpm
Rice Business Plan Competition names startup teams for 2026 event
An article features the Rice Business Plan Competition set for April 9-11 and mentions the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-im
Houston Public Media
A broadcast mentions Rice research into communication between drivers and cyclists. Co-authors include Patricia DeLucia, professor of psychological sciences, and alumna Christine Petersen.
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-kuhf
Student protestors aren't wasting tax dollars. They're taking history to the streets. | Opinion
Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and emeritus professor of sociology, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-hc
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Stephen Wyrczynski and Ori Kam appointed professors of viola at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music
An article mentions that Rice's Shepherd School of Music has announced the appointment of Ori Kam and Stephen Wyrczynski as viola professors and that professors Ivo-Jan van der Werff and James Dunham will retire over the next two spring semesters. Matthew Loden, the Lynette S. Autrey Dean of Music, is quoted.
BroadwayWorld
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-bw
New viola professor appointments at the Shepherd School of Music
The Strad
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-ts
Climate-disaster scores can make or break a home sale — but they are often wrong. How sellers are impacted and what to do to fight a bad score
James Doss-Gollin, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is quoted.
MoneyWise.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-mw
Massive gas-powered data center in Permian Basin is latest in string of Texas AI computing hubs
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice's Baker Institute for the Public Policy, is quoted.
Oil & Gas Watch
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-ogw
Beyond amyloid plaques: Scientists reveal broader chemical disruptions in Alzheimer's
An article features Rice research that developed the first complete, label-free molecular atlas of the Alzheimer's brain in an animal model. Co-authors include Shengxi Huang, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and graduate student Ziyang Wang.
SciTechDaily.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-std
Experts raise red flags on concerning new tourist trend: 'Reason to both mourn and celebrate'
An article features collaborative Rice research into the relationships among glaciers, people and communities. Co-authors include Cymene Howe, professor of anthropology.
MSN Weather (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-msnw
Why melting glaciers are drawing more visitors and what that says about climate change: Rice University
Climate Change Daily News
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-ccdn
Scientists may have found a breakthrough way to remove PFAS from water faster than any filter you own
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.
Food & Wine
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-fw
2026 Fortune MBA ranking: Wharton wins, Stanford absent
Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business is mentioned.
Poets & Quants
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-pq
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
Calisthenics for fitness: Is body weight enough to get a good workout?
Anatolia Vick-Kregel, senior assistant director of health, fitness and well-being at Rice's Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, is quoted.
RepublicWorld.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-rw
When race becomes our faith: The religion of whiteness
Michael Emerson, the Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is featured.
Edhat.com
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-edhat
SPORTS
Rice women's basketball triumphs over South Florida 79-72
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team defeated South Florida 79-72 Feb. 17.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-bvm
Fox 26 News
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-kriv
Nick Anderson thriving in journey from Prairie View to Rice
Rice men's basketball player Nick Anderson is featured. Head coach Rob Lanier and player Trae Broadnax are quoted.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-d
'Determined' Red Sox prospect up to 98 mph with 'electric' fastball, had 37% K rate, .193 BAA at AA
Rice assistant baseball coach J.J. Altobelli is quoted.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in MassLive.com.)
http://dateline.rice/feb-20-ys