NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Lemurs love this fruit that is choking Madagascar's forests
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.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-nyt
Trump administration, lawmakers differ on definition of situation in Iran
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is featured.
CBS News Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-cbs
ICE is paying 'eye-popping' prices for warehouse detention centers
Troy Schaum, associate professor of architecture, is quoted.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-usat
Dubai real estate magnate: There could be a property cooldown, but I don't see it
Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
CNBC Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-cnbc
Dubai's influencers say Iranian strikes are nothing to worry about. What's motivating them?
The Observer
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-to
What's likely to get more expensive because of Iran war
Axios
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-a
Iran war is good for Texas oil and gas — for now
Austin American-Statesman
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-aas
Iran intensifies GCC strikes; Trump wants say in succession | Horizons Middle East & Africa March 6, 2026
David Satterfield, director of Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
Bloomberg (Satterfield joins the show at 31:00.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-b
Satterfield: Iran concessions to end war unlikely
Bloomberg
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-b
Personality, not policy, likely biggest shift with new Homeland Security secretary
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/mar-9-nnd
Talarico turns toward general as Texas GOP Senate primary heads to runoff
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-th
Strategic oil reserves gain importance amid Hormuz supply concerns
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 Istanbul Post
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-ip
Will US oil companies be big winners from Iran war?
New Age
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-na
The Iran war is driving up energy prices. These companies are profiting
Abhi Rajendran, nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Grist
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-g
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice's Kinder Institute gets $55M grant, ensuring research 'for generations'
An article features the Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Ruth López Turley, director of the Kinder Institute and professor of sociology, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-hc
Rice University's Kinder Institute receives $55 million grant for continued research
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-hpm
Rice University's Kinder Institute receives $55M grant from Kinder Foundation
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-khou
Rice economic expert fears the latest jobs report shows the economy is heading off a cliff
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, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-abc13
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-ktrk
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Upcycling waste glass to silicon carbide nanowires
An article features Rice research that developed a process that can transform discarded glass and coal waste into silicon carbide nanowires. Co-authors include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, and Yi Cheng, postdoctoral associate.
Chemical and Engineering News
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-cen
New discovery reveals previously believed quantum material as a novel nonquantum state of matter
An article features Rice research that has revealed the quantum spin liquid material cerium magnesium hexalluminate's properties arise from a novel competing interaction mechanism. Co-authors include Pengcheng Dai, the Sam and Helen Worden Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and research scientists Bin Gao and Tong Chen.
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-b
Material previously thought to be quantum is actually a new, nonquantum state of matter
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-p
Carbon nanotube 'textile' heaters could electrify industrial heating
An article features Rice research that developed a new type of electric heating element made from carbon nanotube fibers. Co-authors include Matteo Pasquali, the A.J. Hartsook Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, professor of materials science and nanoengineering and chemistry and director of Rice's Carbon Hub; Daniel Preston, Geoff Wehmeyer and Vanessa Sanchez, who are all assistant professors of mechanical engineering; and graduate student Monisha Vijay Kumar.
Technology Networks
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-tn
Carbon nanotube fiber heaters could electrify high-temperature industrial gas heating
International Business Times
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-ibt
This low-cost orange-sized sensor could be what self-driving cars need to hit public roads
An article features Rice research that developed a compact, orange-sized radar sensor for improved safety in autonomous vehicle technology. Co-authors include Ashutosh Sabharwal, the Ernest Dell Butcher Professor of Engineering, and postdoctoral associate Kun Woo Cho.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Digital Trends.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-msn
Rice appointed head of US Space Force strategic technology institute
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; Amy Dittmar, the Howard R. Hughes Provost and executive vice president for academic affairs; and David Sholl, executive vice president for research.
Scienmag.com
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-sm
The Dallas Opera unveils winners of 2026 National Vocal Competition
An article mentions graduate student Tzvi Bat Asherah; Robin Rice, professor and chair of voice; and alumna Anna Thompson.
Broadway World
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-bw
Amazon shopper frustrated after learning packaging labels were misleading: 'How can Amazon get away with [this]?'
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a low-emissions method of harvesting hydrogen from plastic waste. Co-author include James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Professor of Chemistry, and alumnus Kevin Wyss.
Yahoo! Life (This article originally appeared in The Cool Down.)
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-yl
Caregiver crisis drives $873B hidden economy — policy shifts could fuel a market breakout
An article cites a 2004 Rice study that found that women who took on caregiving roles earlier in life are 2.5 times more likely to live in poverty and five times more likely to receive Supplemental Security Income later.
AInvest
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-ai
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
LSU sports is barely in the black, with uncertain financial times ahead
Steven Rackley, professor in the practice of sport management, is quoted.
News From The States
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-nfts
Episode 340: Whitley Strieber - Communion A podcast mentions Rice's Archives of the Impossible.
"Chilluminati" Podcast
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-cp
SPORTS
Rice beats UTSA 80-71 to close out American Conference regular season
An article mentions that Rice's men's basketball team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio 80-71 March 8.
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-ap
Rice earns Senior Day victory over UTSA
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-bvm
Men's basketball takes on UTSA for Senior Day showdown
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-bvm
Field set for 2026 American Conference Women's Basketball Championship
An article mentions that the Rice women's basketball team is the top seed for the American Conference Championship set for March 10-14. The Owls will begin play in the semifinals March 13 against a team to be determined.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-ta
Rice Owls basketball faces first conference defeat to UTSA 61-52
An article mentions that Rice's women's basketball team lost to the University of Texas at San Antonio 61-52 March 7.
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-bvm
Ennis and Rice host UTSA
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-ap
Njie leads UTSA against Rice after 21-point outing
The Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-ap
Rice Owls celebrate Senior Day vs UTSA: Dominating season highlights
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-bvm
Pesky election drones and the Epstein ranch turned Christian retreat | Thumbs
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-hc
UTSA women's basketball faces undefeated Rice in season finale
BVM Sports
http://dateline.rice/mar-9-bvm