NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Wealthy nations pledge record release of emergency oil reserves in a bid to calm surging prices
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-ap
Natural gas prices are up in the US, but not because of Iran war
Marketplace
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-m
Iran war: Hormuz crises raises fears for global agriculture and food security
Kenya Insights
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-ki
Average San Diego County gas price rises for 21st consecutive day
KPBS Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-kpbs
Houston's energy industry looks to benefit from Iran war
Axios Houston
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-ah
Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-ap
Moon project delays among barrage of challenges for NASA
Kenny Evans, fellow in science, technology and innovation policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
UPI
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-upi
Iran has locked down a 'critical node in the global economy,' says researcher
Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
CBC Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-cbc
Oil tanker 'armada' moves to Red Sea with closure of Strait of Hormuz
Middle East Eye
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-mee
The Gulf built oil pipelines to avoid Hormuz. It's now doing the same for data
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
RestOfWorld.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-row
Good vibes or bad? Here’s what to know about the scientific evidence for trendy vibration plates
Anatolia Vick-Kregel, senior assistant director of health, fitness and well-being at Rice's Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, is quoted.
The Poynter Institute's PolitiFact
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-pf
Filibuster becomes flashpoint in Texas Senate primary
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.
CQ Roll Call
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-cqrc
Trump's attack on Iran means what for Houstonians and Texans
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-hp
On Point
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
KUOW-FM (Seattle)
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-kuow
Gas climbs 43 cents since last week: These states had bigger jumps, data shows
KXAN Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-kxan
Live Nation antitrust deal spurs questions for DOJ
An article mentions that Chief Justice John Roberts is scheduled to speak at Rice March 17.
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-th
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice scholar's 'basic neighborhood' plan aims to close Houston's 20‑year life gap
An article features research into a "universal basic neighborhood" by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Co-author Michael Emerson, the Chavanne Fellow in Religion and Public Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-hh
Researcher says life expectancy in Houston neighborhoods could improve under proposed model
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-abc13
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-ktrk
40-plus teams to pitch at annual CERAWeek clean energy competition
An article features the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and its Energy Venture Day and Pitch Competition set for March 25.
EnergyCapitalHTX
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-echtx
Houston residents in this Third Ward neighborhood sued to pause an Airbnb-style house. It worked
Steve Sherman, research scientist at the Kinder Institute, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-hc
NASA astronauts are returning to the moon. Houston's Johnson Space Center will get them there
David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, professor of physics and astronomy and Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-hpm
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-kuhf
HPD gives ICE 30-minute window to respond to warrants, mayor and police chief explain policy
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into how current U.S. immigration policies have affected Houston-area residents.
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-c2h
Houston Matters
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-kuhf
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
AI weather models show promise for hurricane forecasts, but new study finds key physical limitations
An article features Rice research that provides a comprehensive evaluation of how AI-based global weather models simulate tropical cyclones. Co-authors include Avantika Gori, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, and postdoctoral student Yanmo Weng.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-p
AI weather models show promise for hurricane forecasts, but Rice study finds key physical limitations
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction's Prevention Web
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-unodrr
Rice unveils affordable high-performance plastic heat exchanger
An article features Rice research that developed a polymer-based heat exchanger designed to provide a lower-cost and potentially lighter alternative to conventional metal systems. Co-authors include Daniel Preston, assistant professor of mechanical engineering; graduate students Richard Fontenot and Sofia Urbina; former postdoctoral fellow Anoop Rajappan; and alumni Loic Duggal and Barclay Jumet
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-m
Polymer heat exchanger could cut cooling costs
TheEngineer.co.uk
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-te
Rice scientists introduce innovative tool to observe quantum behavior in real time
An article features Rice research that developed magnetoARPES, an innovative extension of the widely used angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy technique. Co-authors include Ming Yi, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, and former postdoctoral associate Jianwei Huang.
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-b
Watching quantum behavior in action: MagnetoARPES reveals time-reversal symmetry breaking in a kagome superconductor
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-p
Rice scientists unveil new tool to watch quantum physics behavior in action
Quantum Zeitgeist
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-qz
When magnetism meets quantum electron mapping
ElectronicsForU.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-efu
Strange form of superconductivity 'stuns' scientists
An article features Rice research that describes how uranium ditelluride develops a superconducting halo when exposed to intense magnetic fields. Co-authors include Andriy Nevidomskyy, professor of physics and astronomy.
SciTechDaily
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-std
Scientists are transforming toxic chemicals into a tool to extract lithium with 99% purity, reducing environmental impact and improving batteries in a fast, water-efficient process
An article features Rice research that developed a process to use perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances to extract lithium from high-salinity brine pools. Co-authors include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, and Yi Cheng, postdoctoral associate.
Click Petroleo e Gas
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-cpg
Scientists just used some of Earth's worst chemicals to produce battery-grade lithium
Gizmodo
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-g
Rice bioengineer secures $2.2M grant to develop long-acting cell factory implants targeting HIV and malaria prevention and treatment
An article features the news that Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, has secured a $2.2 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to develop implantable cell factory platforms capable of delivering therapeutic antibodies continuously over extended durations.
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-b
Oil and gas workers find an easy segue into geothermal jobs
Jonathan Ajo-Franklin, the Trustee Professor of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences, is quoted.
Energy News Network
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-enn
Research exposes lithium-ion battery challenges
An article features collaborative Rice research that describes how lithium dendrites behave inside batteries. Co authors include Jun Lou, the Karl F. Hasselmann Professor of Materials Science and Nanoengineering; research scientist Hua Guo; alumnus Boyu Zhang; and former research scientist Qing Ai.
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-m
How lithium metal batteries can be made safer
Techzle
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-t
Researchers discover microscopic metal 'thorns' behind lithium-ion battery failures
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-b
SPORTS
Top-seeded Rice faces fifth-seeded UNT in semifinals
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team was scheduled to play the University of North Texas in the semifinals of the American Conference Championship March 13.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-bvm
Houston Business Journal presents Business of Sports 2026 | How to be there live
An article mentions that Tommy McClelland, vice president and director of athletics, will be a panelist at the 2026 Business of Sports Panel: The College Athletics Power Play — How College Sports Fuel Local Economies.
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-khou
UH isn't hosting the NCAA South regional at Toyota Center but the Cougars would like an invitation
An article mentions that Rice will serve as the host school for the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at the Toyota Center March 26-28.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/mar-13-hc