Scientists observe exotic quantum phase once thought impossible
A team of Rice researchers reported the first direct observation of a surprising quantum phenomenon predicted over half a century ago known as a superradiant phase transition, which occurs when two groups of quantum particles begin to fluctuate in a coordinated, collective way without any external trigger, forming a new state of matter.
Rice Continuing Studies prepares Houston teachers, students for success
The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies is building relationships and connections in the greater Houston area that are resulting in novel learning opportunities for both students and teachers.
Rice researchers unlock new insights into tellurene, laying the foundation for next-gen electronics
Rice researchers have published a study describing how quasiparticles called polarons behave in tellurene, a nanomaterial first synthesized in 2017 that is made up of tiny chains of tellurium atoms and has properties useful in sensing, electronic, optical and energy devices.
Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process underpinning countless physical, chemical and biological processes.
A team of researchers led by Anna-Karin Gustavsson at Rice University has developed an innovative imaging platform that promises to improve our understanding of cellular structures at the nanoscale.
Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion
Researchers at Rice have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic systems, which convert heat into electricity via light. Rice engineer Gururaj Naik and his team designed a thermal emitter that can deliver high efficiencies within practical design parameters.
Rice launches Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship, celebrates inaugural recipients
The Rice Sustainability Institute hosted a reception to introduce the inaugural cohort of the Rice Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship.
Interdisciplinary Rice graduate program earns $3M NSF grant
A research traineeship program developed by a team of Rice faculty led by Junichiro Kono has received an award of $3 million over five years from the National Science Foundation to equip a new generation of scientists and engineers with the skills needed to serve as leaders in quantum technology innovation.
Rice Sustainability Institute and Chevron partner to empower next-gen sustainable energy leaders
The Rice Sustainability Institute announces the inaugural recipients of the newly created Rice Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship.
‘Out of all the unknowns in science, we have so much to discover’
Rice’s Smalley-Curl Institute held its 38th annual Summer Research Colloquium Aug. 2 at Rice’s Duncan Hall, where undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers gave presentations covering topics in nanoscience, quantum materials and quantum information science and technology to a multidisciplinary audience.
Rice’s Emilia Morosan awarded prestigious Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship
Physicist wins Department of Defense’s most prestigious single-investigator award
Rice neuroscientists to build state-of-the-art neural recording system
Rice neural engineer Chong Xie and his team have won a $2.9 million R01 grant from the NIH to develop a state-of-the-art implantable neural electrode system that is highly biocompatible, untethered and capable of stable, long-term and large-scale neural recording and stimulation.
Future of bioelectronics takes center stage at Rice Global Paris event
The Rice Global Paris Center hosted the BioElectronic Therapeutics (BETx) conference and workshop June 27-28, the first formal event dedicated to the field of bioelectronics to be held at Rice’s Paris campus.
Rice chemist Gustavo Scuseria wins 2024 Schrödinger Medal
Pioneering Rice chemist Gustavo Scuseria has won the 2024 Schrödinger Medal from the World Association of Theoretical and Computational Chemists.
Rice study reveals insights into protein evolution
Rice University’s Peter Wolynes and his research team have unveiled a breakthrough in understanding how specific genetic sequences, known as pseudogenes, evolve. Their paper was published May 13 by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Journal.
