Physicists find first possible 3D quantum spin liquid
Rice physicists show cerium zirconium pyrochlore qualifies as the first possible 3D quantum spin liquid.
A cross-disciplinary team at Rice has developed a new type of electric heating element — one that looks less like a traditional metal coil and more li...
Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies continues to expand access to global professional education through its ongoing pa...
Margaret Beier's research, which examines how motivation, self-efficacy and context shape learning outcomes, led to her election as a 2026 fellow of t...
The sold-out performance drew a full house of returning attendees and families experiencing a Shepherd School concert for the first time. ...
A new $55 million grant from Kinder Foundation will empower Rice’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research for decades to come as it focuses on its bold v...
The Rice Sustainability Institute has joined the effort to reduce heat in Alief with a focus on school environments....
A team of researchers led by Rice bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been awarded up to $18.2 million in funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency f...
If you are hoping to outsmart the madness, a Rice professor may have a tiny mathematical edge for you....
The Rice women's basketball team fended off a late Charlotte rally for a program record 22nd consecutive win after a 63-56 win Tuesday night at Halton...
Offered to guests of all ages, Spring Fling extends the Moody’s mission to connect people through the arts and demonstrates the lively programming def...
Rice students, faculty and staff brought Rice Blue Friday and Texas pride together Feb. 27 as the campus celebrated Go Texan Day in true Houston fashi...
Rice is continuing a tradition that marks an eagerly anticipated moment of the year — the last day of classes. Owls will celebrate the spring term’s c...
Feds fund creation of headset for high-speed brain link
A Rice University-led team of neuroengineers is developing nonsurgical headset technology for brain-to-brain communication "at the speed of thought."
Organ bioprinting gets a breath of fresh air
Bioengineers have cleared a major hurdle on the path to 3D printing replacement organs with a breakthrough technique for bioprinting tissues.
Vardi leading new initiative on technology, culture and society
Rice University computer scientist Moshe Vardi is speaking out about the unintended ills of information technology, and he is marshaling support to directly address them through a campuswide Initiative on Technology, Culture and Society.
Computer scientist Vardi named University Professor
World-renowned computer scientist Moshe Vardi has been promoted to University Professor, Rice’s highest academic title.
Rice University announces new program to dramatically expand scholarships for middle class
Rice University has unveiled a new initiative to make higher education more affordable by dramatically expanding financial aid provided to students from low-income families to those with incomes up to $200,000.
Most British scientists cited in study feel Richard Dawkins’ work misrepresents science
Controversial British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins is well-known for his criticism of religion, but a new Rice University study of British scientists reveals that a majority who mentioned Dawkins’ work during research interviews reject his approach to public engagement
Nanotubes assemble! Rice introduces ‘Teslaphoresis’
Scientists at Rice University have discovered that the strong force field emitted by a Tesla coil causes carbon nanotubes to self-assemble into long wires, a phenomenon they call “Teslaphoresis.”
First worldwide survey of religion and science: No, not all scientists are atheists
Scientists at Rice University have discovered that the strong force field emitted by a Tesla coil causes carbon nanotubes to self-assemble into long wires, a phenomenon they call “Teslaphoresis.”