Woven nanotube fibers turn heat into power
Carbon nanotubes woven into thread-like fibers and sewn into fabrics become a thermoelectric generator that can turn heat from the sun or other sources into energy.
Rice has entered into a research partnership with Locksley Resources Ltd....
Semyon Malamud, senior chair at the Swiss Finance Institute and associate professor of finance at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, will host ...
To recognize a growing investment in the visual arts and creative writing, Rice’s School of Humanities is changing its name to the School of Humanitie...
The Rice Owls defeated Charlotte 28-17 in its American Conference opener on Thursday night....
For decades, researchers believed that Homo habilis — the earliest known species in our genus — marked the moment humans rose from prey to predators, ...
Researchers led by Rice’s Yong Lin Kong have developed a soft but strong metamaterial that can be controlled remotely to rapidly transform its size an...
Rice scientists’ custom, large-scale neurorecording array sheds light on how the brain keeps the world looking familiar. ...
The Shepherd School of Music’s newest faculty members are already making their mark on Houston’s vibrant arts scene. ...
Rice's César A. Uribe is developing computational tools to help scientists better understand ecosystems with recent studies using AI to glean new insi...
Rice’s Grand Hall was filled with students, music and festivities Sept. 15 as the university began its many celebrations as part of Hispanic Heritage ...
New research using NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered strong evidence that Mars’ Jezero Crater experienced multiple episodes of fluid activity — ...
For the first time since the 2021 season, the Rice soccer team is nationally ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, earning the 25th spot in...
People, papers and presentations for Aug. 16, 2021
The Baker Institute for Public Policy’s Kelsey Norman, fellow for the Middle East and director of the Women’s Rights, Human Rights and Refugees Program, has been awarded the 2021 Emerging Scholars Policy Prize
‘Truly your class is one of a kind’: Rice’s Class of 2025 matriculates as largest ever
President Leebron challenges new students to prepare for a life of boldness, courage and contribution.
Amitav Ghosh tackles the 'unthinkable' in 2021 Campbell Lecture Series on climate change
The global thinker offers parables for a planet in crisis Sep. 13 and 14. during an event that's free and open to the public.
Class of 2025 welcomed to Rice in classic O-Week spirit
An emotional move-in day greeted students and parents alike.
CAAAS asks: Has MLK’s dream been deferred?
The Very Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas will deliver annual lecture commemorating the 1963 March on Washington.
The Way I See It: The state of quantum computing
Ken Kennedy Institute Executive Director Angela Wilkins discusses the development and future of quantum computing.
DesRoches, Nakhleh, others tour startup Syzygy Plasmonics
Rice's provost, dean of engineering and others toured chemical manufacturing startup Syzygy Plasmonics last week.
‘Smart cells’ show promise to treat disease
Laura Segatori wins NIH backing to develop synthetic biological circuits for cells that may someday sense trouble and respond by making just enough of the appropriate drugs.
With support from Rice’s Passport to Houston program, the Graduate Student Association gave away 50 tickets to the Aug. 6 Houston Astros game against the Minnesota Twins.