Rice researchers search for ultralight dark matter using a magnetically levitated particle
A new study led by Rice's Christopher Tunnell and Dorian Amaral sees the first direct search for ultralight dark matter using a magnetically levitated particle.
Physicists confirm elusive quantum spin liquid in new study
An international team of scientists led by Rice's Pengcheng Dai has confirmed the existence of emergent photons and fractionalized spin excitations in a rare quantum spin liquid.
DUNE-TECH boot camp at Rice ignites next generation of America’s neutrino scientists
In a milestone moment for science education and collaboration, Rice hosted its first DUNE-TECH (DUNE Training ExperienCe Hub) camp this June, drawing students, researchers and scientists from across the country into the world of neutrino physics and computing.
‘Here to work with the world’: Rice shines at inaugural SXSW London
Rice took center stage at the inaugural South by Southwest London, bringing Texas-sized ambition, pathbreaking innovation and global vision to one of the world’s premier gatherings of creative and intellectual leaders.
Xie recognized for innovation in quantum phenomena
Rice's Yonglong Xie has been recognized for his innovation in quantum phenomena.
Rice-led research team develop super material that could change electronics
A research team led by physicists Ming Yi and Emilia Morosan has developed a new material with unique electronic properties that could enable more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices.
Recently, a team of scientists and engineers at Rice discovered a phenomenon on a microscopic scale, where tiny magnetic particles driven by rotating fields spontaneously move along the edges of clusters driven by invisible “edge currents” that follow the rules of an unexpected branch of physics.
Rice engineers tackle sunlight intermittency in solar desalination
A team of Rice engineers has developed a system that could transform desalination practices, making the process more adaptable, resilient and cheaper. The new system is powered by sunlight and uses a creative approach to heat recovery for extended water production ⎯ with and without sunshine.
Spotlight from The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Naomi Halas
Rice scientist and engineer Naomi Halas was awarded the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry May 1 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Machine learning powers new approach to detecting soil contaminants
A team of researchers at Rice and Baylor College of Medicine has developed a new strategy for identifying hazardous pollutants in soil ⎯ even ones that have never been isolated or studied in a lab.
Kosmos 482’s return being watched closely by Rice experts
Rice University experts are available to discuss Kosmos 482.
Christopher Johns-Krull to serve as interim EVP for research
Christopher Johns-Krull , professor of physics and astronomy, will serve as interim executive vice president for research, beginning July 1.
Rice workshop unites global physicists to explore quantum frontiers
More than 80 scientists from around the globe gathered at Rice for the School on Electron Correlations and Topology.
‘New era in planet hunting’: Rice astronomers help capture striking images of planet formation
Astronomers, including Rice’s Andrea Isella and Charlie Gardner have unveiled new mages of planets.
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.
