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Bilayer borophene is a first

Scientists make bilayer borophene for the first time. The versatile 2D material shows promise for quantum electronics, energy storage and sensors.

‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart

Carbon nanotube thread woven into athletic shirts gathered electrocardiogram and heart rate data that matched standard monitors and beat chest-strap monitors. The fibers are flexible and the shirts are machine washable.

New book explores the different — and surprising — types of atheism in science

A newly published book argues that a significant part of the public wrongly sees scientists who are atheists as immoral elitists who don’t care about the common good.

Rice lab dives deep for DNA’s secrets

Structural biologist Yang Gao receives a five-year National Institutes of Health grant to detail how complex protein chains replicate DNA and fix errors on the fly. What they find could help treat genomic disease, including cancer.

Transnational Asian Studies expands its offerings with three new faculty members

‘A true pioneer,’ the department works across boundaries in space, time and discipline.

‘Truly magical’: O-Week welcomes new students despite pandemic pivots

Under challenging conditions, the experience remained as ‘intimate’ as ever thanks to Rice students' resilience and resolve.

Trailblazing Rice bioengineer is turning cells into disease fighters

Rice University bioengineer Isaac Hilton has been awarded an NIH Trailblazer Award to create synthetic circular DNA that can be used to reprogram cells as disease fighters.

CPRIT grant establishes Genetic Design and Engineering Center

Rice faculty members led by bioengineer Gang Bao have been awarded a $4 million CPRIT grant to establish the Genetic Design and Engineering Center.

National 2D materials research center wins NSF funding

Rice, Penn State and Boise State have won a federal grant to expand ATOMIC, a national research center that develops atom-thin 2D coatings via university, industry and government partnerships.

Woven nanotube fibers turn heat into power

Carbon nanotubes woven into thread-like fibers and sewn into fabrics become a thermoelectric generator that can turn heat from the sun or other sources into energy.

‘Truly your class is one of a kind’: Rice’s Class of 2025 matriculates as largest ever

President Leebron challenges new students to prepare for a life of boldness, courage and contribution.

Amitav Ghosh tackles the 'unthinkable' in 2021 Campbell Lecture Series on climate change

The global thinker offers parables for a planet in crisis Sep. 13 and 14. during an event that's free and open to the public.

Class of 2025 welcomed to Rice in classic O-Week spirit

An emotional move-in day greeted students and parents alike.

CAAAS asks: Has MLK’s dream been deferred?

The Very Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas will deliver annual lecture commemorating the 1963 March on Washington.

‘Smart cells’ show promise to treat disease

Laura Segatori wins NIH backing to develop synthetic biological circuits for cells that may someday sense trouble and respond by making just enough of the appropriate drugs.