NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world
Suzanne Kemmer, associate professor of linguistics and cognitive science, is quoted.
NPR Online
http://dateline.rice/may-29-npr
4 questions to ask before taking college advice on social media
Rice is mentioned.
Forbes
http://dateline.rice/may-29-f
Living bandage speeds up healing
An article features Rice research that developed a factory patch designed to continuously produce and deliver therapeutic cytokines directly to chronic wounds. Co-authors include Omid Veiseh, professor of bioengineering and faculty director of the Rice Biotech Launch Pad accelerator; Christian Schreib, assistant research professor in bioengineering; and graduate student Elizabeth Kelley.
Futurity
http://dateline.rice/may-29-f
Living bandage accelerates healing across multiple wound types
Medical Xpress
http://dateline.rice/may-29-mx
New 'living bandage' continuously delivers therapeutic proteins to speed wound healing
Interesting Engineering
http://dateline.rice/may-29-ie
US oil companies are drilling more. For drivers, gas price relief remains elusive
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.
Straight Arrow News
http://dateline.rice/may-29-san
Justice Amy Coney Barrett targeted by attempted 'swatting' incident
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.
NOTUS
http://dateline.rice/may-29-n
'Here is your opportunity' to contribute — President Ali tells diaspora on investment
An article mentions that Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali spoke at an event hosted by Rice's Baker Institute for the Public Policy.
iNewsGuyana.com
http://dateline.rice/may-29-ing
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Houston Ship Channel bridge honors Dr. Richard Tapia, National Medal of Science recipient
An article features the late Richard Tapia, University Professor, the Maxfield-Oshman Professor in Engineering and professor of computational and applied mathematics.
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/may-29-c2h
One of Houston's most recognizable bridges now has a new name
KHOU 11 Online
http://dateline.rice/may-29-khou
Wake Up! With SallyMac & Lina
KTXH-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-29-ktxh
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-29-ktrk
Ken Paxton win gives Texas Democrats new hope of ending their statewide losing streak
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.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-29-hc
Fort Bend County voting glitch sparks questions about election safeguards and voter confidence
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/may-29-c2h
Texas US Senate race heats up after Paxton secures GOP nomination
Fox 7 Austin Online
http://dateline.rice/may-29-f7
Letitia Plummer wins Democratic nomination for Harris County judge
Axios Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-29-ah
Texas primaries bolster Trumpism and galvanize Democrats in the battle for the Senate
CE Noticias Financieras
http://dateline.rice/may-29-cenf
KPRC Channel 2 News
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-29-kprc
Court protection for Delta-8 sales in Texas expired Thursday
Katharine Neill Harris, the Alfred C. Glassell III Fellow in Drug Policy at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
KUT Online
http://dateline.rice/may-29-kut
KUT-FM (Austin)
http://dateline.rice/may-29-kut
KPRC Channel 2 News
Daniel Potter, director of the Kinder Institute for Public Policy's Houston Population Research Center, is interviewed about housing affordability issues in the Houston area.
KPRC-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-29-kprc
Houston Pride Guide 2026: Drag brunches, superstar DJs, an early parade and more throughout June
An article mentions that Rice's Moody Center for the Arts will host its Pride Happy Hour June 5.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/may-29-hc
Briones turns Precinct 4 hubs into summer lifelines for hungry Houston families
An article cites a study by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into food insecurity in the Houston area.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-29-hh
Sunnyside sees 1st new park in half a decade; experts say green spaces essential for quality of life
An article mentions research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into parks and green spaces in the Houston area.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/may-29-abc13
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/may-29-ktrk
Houston rent crunch shoves middle-aged locals into roommate life
A broadcast features research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into rent prices in Houston.
Hoodline Houston
http://dateline.rice/may-29-hh
4 Houston-area institutions get $8M for cancer research facilities
Rice is mentioned.
InnovationMap
http://dateline.rice/may-29-im
A healthy foundation
An article mentions that Stephen Klineberg, founding director of Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research and emeritus professor of sociology, was the keynote speaker at Houston Health Foundation's "Every Child Deserves a Strong Foundation" luncheon.
The Buzz Magazines
http://dateline.rice/may-29-bm
Closing early learning gaps: Melanie Johnson shares her mission
An article mentions that Rice hosted the Collab Kid U event for young learners.
Defender
http://dateline.rice/may-29-d
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
New model reveals how chromosomes reorganize during cell replication
An article features Rice research into the replication process of chromosomes. Co-authors include Peter Wolynes, the D.R. Bullard-Welch Foundation Professor of Chemistry, and postdoctoral associate Zhiyu Cao.
News-Medical.net
http://dateline.rice/may-29-nm
New model reveals DNA packaging dynamics during replication
Bioengineer.org
http://dateline.rice/may-29-b
New model shows how packaged DNA changes shape during replication
BrightSurf.com
http://dateline.rice/may-29-bs
Several major universities have picked new presidents
An article features the news that Peter Rodriguez, the Houston Endowment Dean of Rice's Jones Graduate School of Business and Virani Undergraduate School of Business and professor of strategic management, has been named the next president of Wake Forest University. He will begin July 1.
University Business
http://dateline.rice/may-29-ub
New room-temperature technique could revolutionize future photonic chips
An article features Rice research that developed a new chip-making technique that exploits a material's crystal structure to create nanoscale patterns at room temperature directly onto hard materials used in devices. Co-authors include Hae Yeon Lee, assistant professor of materials science and nanoengineering.
Knowridge
http://dateline.rice/may-29-k
Innovative room-temperature method may transform photonic chip tech
Digital Phablet
http://dateline.rice/may-29-dp
Heat exchangers get a polymer makeover
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.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
http://dateline.rice/may-29-asme
HMN 2026: How weight loss drugs may lead to stigma
An article features collaborative Rice research into how people judge different weight loss paths. Co-authors include Erin Standen, assistant professor of psychological sciences.
Health Medicine Network
http://dateline.rice/may-29-hmn
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
The next era of Atlantic hurricanes could be far more destructive
An article mentions Rice research into how damage from wind, rainfall and storm surge would change under a moderate global warming scenario. Co-authors include Avantika Gori, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering.
Yale Climate Connections
http://dateline.rice/may-29-ycc
Garden Club of Inverness awards 3 scholarships
Lovett College senior Divya Saikumar is mentioned.
Daily Herald
http://dateline.rice/may-29-dh
SPORTS
Texans' Bill Walsh coaching fellowships include Darren Sproles, Jordan Hicks, former DeMeco Ryans teammates
An article mentions Brian Brown, the Rice football team's outside receivers coach.
Click2Houston.com
http://dateline.rice/may-29-c2h
Former Rice star quarterback lands role as softball coach at Texas college
Bert Emanuel, alumnus and former Rice football player, is featured.
Chron.com
http://dateline.rice/may-29-c