

Biochar helps hold water, saves money
Biochar’s benefits for long-term storage of carbon and nitrogen on American farms are clear, but new research from Rice University shows it can help farmers save money on irrigation as well.
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...
With the 2025–26 academic year underway, Rice is taking bold steps to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in teaching, res...
Rice’s football team will open American Conference play under the Thursday night lights this week, traveling to face the University of North Carolina ...
Rice senior safety Plae Wyatt is one of 22 college football players and one head coach who have been named to the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®,...
Biochar helps hold water, saves money
Biochar’s benefits for long-term storage of carbon and nitrogen on American farms are clear, but new research from Rice University shows it can help farmers save money on irrigation as well.
Christian view of Prophet Muhammad explored in Rice sociologist’s new book
The world’s second-most-popular religion and its founder’s beliefs remain largely unknown to many people in Western society.
Odds are good for unique 2D compound
Rice University engineers make 2D materials for valleytronics, a platform for information processing and storage that relies on the manipulation of electrons’ positions in energetic “valleys.”
Phil Bedient honored by American Institute of Hydrology
Rice’s Phil Bedient has been awarded the American Institute of Hydrology's Ray K. Linsley Award in honor of outstanding contributions in surface water hydrology.
Rice Athletics Hall of Fame to induct largest class in almost 50 years
The Rice Athletics Hall of Fame will welcome its largest class of inductees since 1973 when 11 are inducted Oct. 1 at The Westin Houston Medical Center.
Targeted tumors attack not-innocent bystanders
Antibody-drug conjugates developed are found to attack not only targeted tumor cells but also nontargeted “bystanders.”
Drug doubles down on bone cancer, metastasis
Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine develop an antibody conjugate called BonTarg that delivers drugs to bone tumors and inhibits metastasis.
Women’s rights advance in Mideast, North Africa -- to a point
HOUSTON – (July 15, 2020) – Although women’s rights have undergone significant reforms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), legislative change is not enough, according to the authors of a collection of briefs released by the Baker Institute.
Enzyme from fungi shows molecules which way to turn
A small fungal enzyme could play a significant role in simplifying the development and manufacture of drugs, according to Rice University scientists.
Matthew Loden, CEO of Toronto Symphony Orchestra, returning to Rice as dean of Shepherd School
HOUSTON – (July 7, 2021) – Matthew Loden, an award-winning musician and symphony leader currently serving as the CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, will become the next dean of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music.