NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trump said Iran's oil pipelines will soon 'explode.' Energy experts doubt it
Mark Finley, fellow in energy and global oil in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
MSN (This article originally appeared in The Washington Post.)
http://dateline.rice/may-1-msn
Trump gets blunt fact check from oil experts on 'explosive' claim: 'Not how it works'
Raw Story
http://dateline.rice/may-1-rs
US and Iran hold economic standoff
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Hill
http://dateline.rice/may-1-th
Brent over $120 as markets see no quick end to war
Arabian Gulf Business Insight
http://dateline.rice/may-1-agbi
UAE exit leaves OPEC facing more rivals with limited buffers
Abhi Rajendran, nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The National
http://dateline.rice/may-1-tn
How China captured the Gulf while Washington forgot to send an ambassador
An article cites a report by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into Chinese energy firms' influence in the Persian Gulf and mentions Jim Krane, the Diana Tamari Sabbagh Fellow in Middle East Energy Studies at the Baker Institute. Krane is also interviewed by the Texas Standard.
MSN (This article originally appeared in Intellinews.)
http://dateline.rice/may-1-msn
Texas Standard for April 29, 2026: South Texas water crisis spreads beyond Corpus Christi
Texas Standard
http://dateline.rice/may-1-ts
New way to recycle lithium-ion batteries is faster and greener
An article features Rice research that developed a water-based method for recovering valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries in minutes. Co-authors include Pulickel Ajayan, the Benjamin M. and Mary Greenwood Anderson Professor of Engineering; Sohini Bhattacharyya, research scientist in materials science and nanoengineering; and sophomore Simon M. King.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/may-1-f
Scientists discover how plants keep their cells in balance during early growth
An article features Rice research into peroxisomes. Co-authors include Bonnie Bartel, the Ralph and Dorothy Looney Professor of Biosciences, and graduate student Nathan Tharp.
Earth.com
http://dateline.rice/may-1-e
ViaSat shares gain ground after satellite launch
An article features alumnus and trustee emeritus Mark Dankberg and his company ViaSat.
The Wall Street Journal
http://dateline.rice/may-1-wsj
SpaceX launches final ViaSat-3 satellite, completing trio of GEO satellites
SatelliteToday.com
http://dateline.rice/may-1-st
Falcon Heavy launches final ViaSat-3 terabit-class satellite
SpaceNews.com
http://dateline.rice/may-1-sn
UAE departs OPEC and OPEC+: A strategic reckoning 6 decades in making
An article cites a 2023 report by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the dynamics of OPEC.
News Central Asia
http://dateline.rice/may-1-nca
A cartel cracks: UAE walks out of OPEC
TribuneIndia.com
http://dateline.rice/may-1-t
UAE breaks from OPEC as Gulf rivalry spills into oil markets
GeoPulse
http://dateline.rice/may-1-g
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Kinder Survey reveals huge lapse in job market confidence
An article features the Kinder Houston Area Survey from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and quotes Daniel Potter, director of the institute's Houston Population Research Center. Hannah Ballard, the institute's associate director of community and public health, is interviewed by KTMD in Houston.
Fox 26 Online
http://dateline.rice/may-1-fox26
FOX 26 News
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-1-kriv
Noticiero Telemundo Houston
KTMD-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-1-ktmd
KTRH-AM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-1-ktrh
The week in politics (April 29, 2026)
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, joins a roundtable discussion about politics.
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-1-hpm
The Newsedge: Early Edition
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-1-kriv
Drug policy expert says nuanced hemp regulations could improve safety
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
KERA News
http://dateline.rice/may-1-kera
Are there more lovebugs in Houston than usual? Here's what experts say
Scott Egan, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, is quoted.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-1-hc
Houston unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer uniforms as 43-day countdown begins
Sid Richardson College freshman Alejandro Garcia is quoted.
Fox 26 Online
http://dateline.rice/may-1-fox26
New 'living pharmacy' biotech company launches out of Rice venture studio
An article features the news that RBL LLC has launched Duracyte, a biotechnology company commercializing a pioneering class of implantable “biohybrid pharmacy” devices designed to produce therapeutic proteins continuously inside the human body. Community members quoted include Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator, and Paul Wotton, adjunct professor in the practice of bioengineering and executive director of the Biotech Launch Pad.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/may-1-im
Dandelion Cafe blooms through tough restaurant climate
An article features the Dandelion Cafe and mentions that Rice has a location on its campus.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/may-1-d
Mexico's IPC below lower BB at 67,097 — MACD at minus 274 deepest of 2026
An article cites a report by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into Mexico's economics.
The Rio Times
http://dateline.rice/may-1-rt
Video: Future of Texas
Former President David Leebron, University Professor, is featured in the "Texas Talks" podcast.
The Gilmer Mirror
http://dateline.rice/may-1-gm
She helped change how Houston solves homelessness. Now she's stepping aside
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into the financial situation of Harris County residents.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-1-hc
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
US makes room-temp material with 100x stronger electric control for low-power computing
An article features Rice research that developed a room-temperature multiferroic material that shows a 10-fold increase in magnetization and a 100-fold increase in magnetoelectric coupling compared to standard varieties. Co-authors include Lane Martin, the Robert A. Welch Professor of Materials Science and Nanoengineering and director of the Rice Advanced Materials Institute, and postdoctoral associate Tae Yeon Kim.
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/may-1-ie
Room-temperature multiferroic advances low-energy computing
Mirage
http://dateline.rice/may-1-m
Multiferroic material can enable low-energy computing
ElectronicsForU.com
http://dateline.rice/may-1-efu
Room-temperature multiferroics: Unlocking the future of energy-efficient computing
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/may-1-b
Scientists at Rice University have created a material that boosts the interaction between electricity and magnetism by up to 100 times and could pave the way for much faster and more economical computers
Click Oil and Gas
http://dateline.rice/may-1-cog
FDA clears first US trial of Motif's wireless brain implant for depression
An article features Motif Neurotech, which was spun out of the lab of Jacob Robinson, professor of electrical and computer engineering and bioengineering.
MSN Health (This article originally appeared in Morning Overview.)
http://dateline.rice/may-1-msnh
FDA just cleared first wireless brain implant for severe depression
Gadget Review
http://dateline.rice/may-1-gr
Brain chip for treatment-resistant depression approved for clinical trial
Tomorrow's World Today
http://dateline.rice/may-1-twt
We could soon get wireless brain implant for treating
TechJuice.pk
http://dateline.rice/may-1-tj
ASU-led Southwest Advanced Prototyping Hub awarded $36.3M for second year of funding for microelectronics projects
An article mentions that Rice is a partner in the SMART (Scalable Modular Architecture for RF Transceivers) project funded by the Department of Defense.
Semiconductor Digest
http://dateline.rice/may-1-sd
Venezuelan crude will eventually lower US gas prices: Chevron exec
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, is quoted.
OilPrice.com
http://dateline.rice/may-1-o
Something 'breathing' under Yellowstone National Park is keeping volcanic eruption at bay
An article features collaborative Rice research into how the volcanic system under Yellowstone National Park works. Co-authors include Brandon Schmandt, professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences.
TheTravel.com
http://dateline.rice/may-1-tt
ABA: Protecting the judiciary from personal attacks
An article mentions that Chief Justice John Roberts spoke on campus at an event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy March 17.
LegalNews.com
http://dateline.rice/may-1-ln
SPORTS
Charlotte claims back-to-back American men's golf titles; Memphis' Lourenco claims individual title
An article mentions that Rice's men's golf team finished third at the American Conference Championship. Rice sophomore Daniel Zou tied for fifth individually, while senior Lukas Boandl tied for ninth.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/may-1-ta
Memphis takes lead after Day 2 of American Men's Golf Championship
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/may-1-ta