Natural Sciences

New CPRIT chemistry professor to enhance cancer research at Rice

Rice’s Department of Chemistry will soon welcome Professor David Sarlah.

Researchers discover new flat electronic bands, paving way for advanced quantum materials

A team of scientists led by Qimiao Si predicts the existence of flat electronic bands at the Fermi level.

Exploring climate change through wine

Among the courses recently offered at the Rice Global Paris Center was “Climate Change, Economics and the Wine Industry,” which brought students to Paris for three weeks in May.

Rice to host ISU space robotics competition June 21

Space industry professionals from around the world are set to compete in a space-themed robotics competition at Rice.

Rice hosts International Space University’s Space Studies Program as attendees prepare to explore moon, Mars and beyond

More than 200 space industry professionals gathered at Rice for the opening ceremony of the International Space University’s Space Studies Program.

Rice researchers uncover surprising role of opioid receptors in gut development

Researchers at Rice have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system.

Rice and Houston Community College collaborate to diversify access to biomedical research training

Rice and Houston Community College collaborate to diversify access to biomedical research training through program funded by a $1.8M NIH grant.

Amid projections of active hurricane season, Rice experts available to discuss variety of storm-related topics

Rice University experts are available to discuss a variety of hurricane-related topics with the media.

Provost announces newly promoted and tenured faculty

Provost Amy Dittmar announced Rice faculty member promotions who demonstrated excellence in scholarship, teaching, mentoring, service and leadership. Promotions are effective July 1.

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.

Chemist Julian West makes C&EN magazine’s ‘Talented 12’ list

Rice University chemist Julian West is one of a dozen up-and-coming young scientists featured in Chemical & Engineering News’ (C&EN) 2024 Talented 12, an annual issue of the weekly news magazine that highlights rising stars across all chemistry research disciplines.

Swedish delegation visits Rice campus with eye on space exploration

A delegation from Sweden visited Rice to forge new pathways for collaboration and growth in space education and research.

Rice researchers stride to unlock mysteries of human development

A research team from Rice University led by Aryeh Warmflash has made strides in understanding the processes that guide human embryonic development. The group’s findings were published in the scientific journal Cells Systems May 15.

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.

Rice undergraduates win coveted Goldwater Scholarship

Rice University students Emma Codianne and Daniel Wang have won the Barry Goldwater Scholarship , an annual award that recognizes pioneering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) undergraduates in the United States.