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Magnetene’s ultra-low friction explained

Rice scientists help make the first measurements of ultra-low friction in 2D magnetene.

Rice Business ranked No. 1 for entrepreneurship by Princeton Review

Rice Business is ranked the No. 1 graduate entrepreneurship program in the United States for 2022 by the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine. This is Rice Business’ third No. 1 ranking in a row, its sixth year in the top three and the 13th year in which it has ranked in the top 10 on this prestigious list.

Big data privacy for machine learning just got 100 times cheaper

Rice University computer scientists have discovered an inexpensive way for tech companies to implement a rigorous form of personal data privacy when using or sharing large databases for machine learning.

Houston must take steps now to preserve affordable housing for future, report says

Houston’s supply of affordable housing is on the decline, and a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research says the city must take advantage of community, state and federal support to reverse the trend.

Rice Transportation adds on-demand night shuttle service to new transit app

Thanks to the blossoming partnership between Rice and transit software company TransLoc, the Rice Transportation Department recently unveiled a new smartphone app with more ways than ever to help the Rice community get across campus and beyond quickly and safely.

Private equity-acquired hospitals focus on increasing provision of technology-intensive, profitable services, study says

As a growing number of hospitals face unprecedented financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is concern that they might become acquisition targets by private equity firms. New research from Duke University and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy indicates those hospitals are significantly more likely to offer services that maximize profit and cut those that don't.

Rice’s new arts building will be Sarofim Hall, designed by internationally acclaimed firm

Architecture team led by Rice alumnus will create new gateway to campus

Morín’s new book of poetry, “Machete,” roars onto the scene

Assistant professor’s latest book of poetry incredibly intimate, rebelliously joyful

Rice lab first to mimic molecule found in poppies

A Rice undergraduate leads the discovery of a way to synthesize a rare molecule drawn from poppies.

Rice United Way Campaign surpasses 80% of $250,000 goal

In just five weeks, the annual Rice United Way Campaign has raised a whopping $201,880, hitting 81% of its $250,000 goal.