Collagen structures get the royal reveal
An algorithm by Rice University scientists predicts the structures and melting temperatures of collagen, the triple helix that accounts for about a third of the body’s proteins and forms the fibrous glue in skin, bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Luminescent windows generate energy from inside and out
Rice engineers design and build windowpanes that redirect sunlight or illumination from indoors to edge-band solar cells.
Moody celebrates Rothko Chapel’s 50th anniversary by pairing past with present
Exploration of Houston landmark’s enduring influence includes intricate recreation of iconic 1975 Rice exhibition.
Mark Torres wins Geochemical Society’s Clarke Award
Mark Torres with water samples collected from Iceland's Efri Haukadalsá River in 2016. (Photo by Woodward Fisher)
Celebrations at home will sweeten America’s pandemic Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day consumer spending will look different this year, according to an expert from Rice’s Jones Graduate School of Business.
Restaurant recommendation system wins Rice Datathon
A restaurant recommendation system to support small Houston businesses during the pandemic wins this year’s Rice Datathon.
Better transit, emergency response, broadband access top post-pandemic priorities
The United States must focus on improving infrastructure as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the top priorities include increasing broadband access, expanding public transportation, and improving emergency response and health care facilities, according to a new survey and report from Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research.
New CRISPR tech targets human genome’s complex code
Rice bioengineers harness the CRISPR/Cas9 system to program histones, the support proteins that wrap up and control human DNA, to manipulate gene activation and phosphorylation. The new technology enables innovative ways to find and manipulate genes and pathways responsible for diseases.
‘Defective’ carbon simplifies hydrogen peroxide production
Rice scientists introduce a new catalyst to reduce oxygen to widely used hydrogen peroxide.
"Screenspace" at Anderson Hall mimics the Turrell Skyspace, but with a more ominous message.
Rice presents new mission for former Marine
Transfer student Thomas Avalos — and family — receive a warm Rice welcome.
Failed storage tanks pose atmospheric risks during disasters
Rice engineers model hypothetical threats from toxins released when aboveground storage tanks fail during a storm.
Rice Public Art app designed by students available now
Take a self-guided tour of campus art with the newest Rice Apps creation.
Research could dramatically lower cost of electron sources
Rice University engineers have discovered technology that could slash the cost of semiconductor electron sources, key components in devices ranging from night-vision goggles and low-light cameras to electron microscopes and particle accelerators.
Historian Brinkley to discuss future of American presidency in wake of insurrection
Free Feb. 3 town hall to take place via Zoom
