Dateline Rice for June 10, 2026

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NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL

Dubai reinvented itself. Now a war is testing its endurance
Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/june-10-nyt

How a trip to New Orleans radicalized young Abraham Lincoln
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, participated in a Q&A. Brinkley is also interviewed about President Donald Trump on WHYY.
National Geographic
http://dateline.rice/june-10-ng
'Studio 2'
WHYY-FM (Philadelphia)
http://dateline.rice/june-10-whyy

Major bank advises investors that the market is near its peak
James Weston, the Harmon Whittington Professor of Finance, is interviewed about the U.S. financial industry.
Marketplace
http://dateline.rice/june-10-m

The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 — what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
John Diamond, the Edward A. and Hermena Hancock Kelly Fellow in Public Finance and director of the Center for Tax and Budget Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, authored an article.
The Conversation
http://dateline.rice/june-10-tc

Colombia's beleaguered oil sector eyeing comeback in Venezuela
Luis Pacheco, nonresident fellow at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Financial Post
http://dateline.rice/june-10-fp

When baking chocolate chip cookies, a little chemistry can go a long way
Lesa Tran, associate teaching professor of chemistry, is quoted.
WBUR Online
http://dateline.rice/june-10-wbur
'Here and Now'
WGLT-FM (Normal, Illinois)
http://dateline.rice/june-10-wglt

Cyprus promotes regional energy cooperation in Washington
Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy is mentioned.
Cyprus Mail
http://dateline.rice/june-10-cm
Greece, Cyprus, US and Israel to launch East Med Energy Center
EKathimerini.com
http://dateline.rice/june-10-e

What city in the US has the largest Nigerian population?
An article cites research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into African immigrants in Houston.
The Guardian Nigeria
http://dateline.rice/june-10-tgn

The 50 private colleges that are most worth the price tag, based on data
Rice is mentioned.
KISS 104.1 FM Online
http://dateline.rice/june-10-kiss
America's 50 best big college towns, according to data
KIRO 7 Online
http://dateline.rice/june-10-kiro

HOUSTON/TEXAS

An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what's planned near you
Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience, is quoted.
The Texas Tribune
http://dateline.rice/june-10-tt

How grocery stores influence neighborhoods (June 8, 2026)
Rachel Kimbro, dean of the School of Social Sciences, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences and professor of sociology, is interviewed about how grocery stores impact neighborhoods.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/june-10-hpm

Who will be on Artemis III? NASA names astronauts assigned to the mission
Alumna Patricia Reiff, professor of physics and astronomy and associate director for outreach programs at the Rice Space Institute, is quoted.
ABC 6 Online
http://dateline.rice/june-10-abc6
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KIAH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-10-kiah

Houston knows how to survive hurricanes. But what about preparing for one?
Jim Blackburn, professor in the practice of environmental law, co-director of the SSPEED Center and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-10-hc

New World screwworm gets political in Texas governor's 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.
Fox 7 Austin Online
http://dateline.rice/june-10-fox7
Hays Co. judge seeks emergency pause on water-demanding projects, including data centers
CBS Austin Online
http://dateline.rice/june-10-cbsa

Medical Branch's brain economy initiative is an exciting prospect
An article mentions that Rice is collaborating with Project Metis.
The Galveston County Daily News
http://dateline.rice/june-10-gcdn
West Health collaborates with Metis to launch brain health systems transformation initiative
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/june-10-b

Ismaili Center's new art gallery and 9 more openings to see in Houston
An article mentions that Patrick Masterson, lecturer in art, will be featured in the "Ink & Image" exhibition at Archway Gallery through July 2.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/june-10-cmh

Houston Metro buses will be way better during World Cup. Let's make that permanent | Opinion
An article cites the Kinder Houston Area Survey from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-10-hc

TRADE/PROFESSIONAL

Rice University students harness AI to transform the front desk
An article features a startup formed by Rice students who developed an AI-powered patient intake platform designed specifically for dental practices. Student team members include juniors Adhira Tippur and Sanjana Kavula.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
http://dateline.rice/june-10-ddh

Should hitters adjust their swing according to the count? Rice study provides insight
An article features collaborative Rice research into how Major League Baseball hitters adjust with two strikes. Co-authors include Scott Powers, assistant professor of sport management and statistics.
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/june-10-b
Rice University study analyzes impact of two-strike swing adjustments on hitter performance
Gene Online
http://dateline.rice/june-10-go

Rice University receives CPRIT funding to advance cancer research
An article features Rice's relationship with the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas.
News-Medical.net
http://dateline.rice/june-10-nm
New CPRIT grants propel expansion of cancer research at Rice University
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/june-10-b

Study reveals Earth's life-supporting ingredients came from inner solar system
An article features collaborative Rice research that reconstructs the distribution of phosphorus and nitrogen across the solar system. Co-authors include Rajdeep Dasgupta, the Maurice Ewing Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, and graduate student Debjeet Pathak.
NDTV
http://dateline.rice/june-10-ndtv

Blood test method tracks gene activity in living brain tissue
An article features Rice research that developed a way to map DNA transcription profiles in living brain tissue based solely on a blood sample. Co-authors include Jerzy Szablowski, assistant professor of bioengineering, and Sho Watanabe, postdoctoral research associate.
Technology Networks
http://dateline.rice/june-10-tn

The working class are rallying to oppose data centers at 5 times the rate of wealthy neighborhoods — the great unifier is helping workers punch up, and it's super effective
An article mentions collaborative Rice research into where data centers are located. Co-authors include Tommy Pan Fang, assistant professor of strategic management.
TechRadar.com
http://dateline.rice/june-10-tr

OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

Jackson State University hosts third annual STEM camp focused on algorithms and energy
Rice's Tapia Center is mentioned, and Paul Hand, executive director of the center, is quoted.
Jackson State University News
http://dateline.rice/june-10-jsu

Why Houston is a booming hub for mobile app development in 2026
Rice is mentioned.
Vents Magazine
http://dateline.rice/june-10-vm

SPORTS

Underdogs run faster: Small schools represented at NCAA outdoor nationals
An article features sophomore Julia Johannesdottir, member of Rice's women's track and field team.
Yahoo! Sports (This article originally appeared in Flosports.)
http://dateline.rice/june-10-ys

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