NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Nebraska Senate race hinges on accusations of trying to 'trick' voters
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.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/may-13-usat
Nebraska votes in primary election filled with undercover plants
The New Republic
http://dateline.rice/may-13-tnr
New documents reveal details about the Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt's latest DWI arrest
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/may-13-abc13
Reality check: Why experts say local results mean little for November
Axios Dallas
http://dateline.rice/may-13-ad
Christian Menefee leads Al Green by 7 percentage points in latest poll ahead of TX-18 Democratic runoff
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/may-13-hpm
UH report: Menefee leads Green in 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff
University of Houston News
http://dateline.rice/may-13-uh
KUHF-FM (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-13-kuhf
US oil rush into Venezuela tests Trump's democracy promises
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.
Politico
http://dateline.rice/may-13-p
Study confirms measles wastewater testing provided early warning during New Mexico's outbreak
An article mentions that Rice helped the New Mexico Department of Health test wastewater samples for measles in 2025.
Source NM
http://dateline.rice/may-13-snm
News Channel 3 Midday
A broadcast mentions collaborative Rice research into how people judge different weight loss paths. Co-authors include Erin Standen, assistant professor of psychological sciences.
KEYT-TV (Santa Barbara, California)
http://dateline.rice/may-13-keyt
Lost weight with a GLP-1? People might secretly be judging you, study finds
Gizmodo
http://dateline.rice/may-13-g
May 12, 2026 Full Show — Have we seen the last of The Jays? | Rumor-mill is running wild
The Greg Hill Show (Rice is mentioned beginning at the 43:15 mark.)
http://dateline.rice/may-13-ghs
Trump to visit Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi amid global tensions
An article cites a study by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into China's oil industry.
Forbes Middle East
http://dateline.rice/may-13-fme
Valor brings leaders together to debate geopolitics, trade and AI
An article mentions that Abhi Rajendran, nonresident fellow in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, was scheduled to participate in Summit Valor Brazil-USA in New York May 13.
Valor International
http://dateline.rice/may-13-vi
Turkish researcher reveals lunar dust to be key building material for space
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a method to use lunar dust for building materials. Co-authors include Denizhan Yavas, assistant teaching professor of mechanical engineering.
Anadolu Agency
http://dateline.rice/may-13-aa
Guyana is a predictable partner for global energy investment
An article mentions that Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali spoke at an event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for the Public Policy.
Guyana Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-13-gc
Guyana offers unmatched security for O&G investments — President Ali
iNewsGuyana.com
http://dateline.rice/may-13-ing
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Rice University on track to expand faculty hires by 30% amid student enrollment growth goal
An article features Rice. President Reginald DesRoches and Amy Dittmar, the Howard R. Hughes provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, are quoted.
Houston Business Journal
http://dateline.rice/may-13-hbj
Rice races to hire 200 profs as Houston campus swells
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-13-hh
Houston's Morning Show
Richard Sindelar, nonresident scholar in global diplomacy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about the Iran war.
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-13-kriv
Fox 26 News
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-13-kriv
Fact check: Is President Trump right that gas prices came down 'substantially' last week?
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.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-13-hc
Houston residents rank economy as biggest problem, new Kinder survey shows
An article features the Kinder Houston Area Survey from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Daniel Potter, director of the institute's Houston Population Research Center, is quoted.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/may-13-im
Houston inflation rises as gas prices post biggest 2-month surge in nearly 50 years
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-13-hc
MFAH's blockbuster modern art exhibit and 7 more openings in Houston this month
An article mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts will feature Masako Miki's "Shapeshifts, Sprites and Spirits" from May 29-Aug. 15.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-13-cmh
Elissa Cuellar continues to impress
An article mentions that Elissa Cuellar played the role of narrator in "Spill" performed at Rice's Moody Center for the Arts.
Houston Press
http://dateline.rice/may-13-hp
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Climate patterns may shape where violent conflict risks are amplified
An article features Rice research into how climate variability influences the risk of armed conflict. Co-authors include Frederi Viens, professor of statistics; Sylvia Dee, associate professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences and civil and environmental engineering; doctoral student Tyler Bagwell; and undergraduate researchers Anna Stravato and Divya Saikumar.
Phys.org
http://dateline.rice/may-13-p
By fueling drought, El Niño raises the risk of violent conflict
Yale Environment 360
http://dateline.rice/may-13-ye
Is climate change fuelling wars and conflicts across nations? Yes, says science
India Today
http://dateline.rice/may-13-it
Some climate shocks can increase the likelihood of war
Inside Climate News
http://dateline.rice/may-13-icm
Is climate change fuelling wars and conflicts across nations? Yes, says science
BytesEU.com
http://dateline.rice/may-13-beu
Climate patterns amplify conflict risk in drought regions
Environment+Energy Leader
http://dateline.rice/may-13-eel
AI-powered handheld microscope aims to spot cancer earlier
An article features collaborative Rice research that developed a compact, AI-powered handheld endomicroscope named PrecisionView. Co-authors include Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor, professor of bioengineering and co-director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies; Ashok Veeraraghavan, professor of electrical and computer engineering; and postdoctoral associates Jimin Wu and Huayu Hou.
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/may-13-mx
Rice and MD Anderson develop handheld AI microscope
Let's Data Science
http://dateline.rice/may-13-lds
AI-enhanced portable microscope for cancer detection developed by Rice University and MD Anderson
Gene Online
http://dateline.rice/may-13-go
Implantable cytokine factories advance cancer immunotherapy
An article features collaborative research by Rice into a novel cell-based platform for localized delivery of interleukin-2.
Life Technology
http://dateline.rice/may-13-lt
Implantable IL-2 cytokine factories tested in first in-human trial for advanced ovarian cancer
Gene Online
http://dateline.rice/may-13-go
Rice University's Boniuk Institute receives $2.9M to study religion's role in shaping AI and biotechnology
An article features Rice's Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance. Elaine Howard Ecklund, the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences and professor of sociology, director of the Boniuk Institute and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
Complete AI Training
http://dateline.rice/may-13-cait
Damon Runyon and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital award 2026 fellowships
An article mentions postdoctoral associate Abigail Clvenger has been awarded a research fellowship from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Michael King, the E.D. Butcher Professor of Bioengineering, and Julea Vlassakis, assistant professor of bioengineering, are mentioned.
Cancer Health
http://dateline.rice/may-13-ch
End of water scarcity: Scientists create technology to transform seawater into potable water, while countries build billion-dollar plants to desalinate the ocean
An article features collaborative Rice research into removing boron from seawater after desalination. Co-authors include postdoctoral associate Weiyi Pan.
Click Oil and Gas
http://dateline.rice/may-13-cog
US innovator crosses the bridge from powdered milk to SAF
An article mentions that Syzygy Plasmonics' technology is based on Rice research. Naomi Halas, University Professor and the Stanley C. Moore Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Peter Nordlander, the Wiess Chair in Physics and Astronomy, are mentioned.
Clean Technica
http://dateline.rice/may-13-ct
Metallium advances Texas e-waste recycling
An article mentions that experts at Rice pioneered flash Joule heating.
Metal Tech News
http://dateline.rice/may-13-mtn
Amazon, Transaera deal highlights new focus on desiccant-based humidity control for energy efficiency
An article mentions that Helix Earth Technologies was spun out of Rice.
Facilities Dive
http://dateline.rice/may-13-fd
US university fair to be held in Quezon City, Davao City
An article mentions that Rice will participate in the Quezon City University Fair.
Business Mirror
http://dateline.rice/may-13-bm
EducationUSA brings 11th University Fair to Quezon City, Davao
ThePhilBizNews.com
http://dateline.rice/may-13-tphn
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
NYT bestselling author to serve as undergraduate commencement speaker
An article features Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, and mentions that he will give the keynote speech at the University of Scranton's undergraduate commencement May 24.
Celebrity Land!
http://dateline.rice/may-13-cl
The best cities for public art in the US
An article mentions the James Turrell "Twilight Epiphany" Skyspace on Rice's Suzanne Deal Booth Centennial Pavilion.
TimeOut.com
http://dateline.rice/may-13-to