The ethics of studying ancient DNA: Rice scholar helps craft global guidelines
October 20, 2021
Geneticists and archaeologists studying ancient DNA should engage with stakeholders in the places where they conduct research, minimize damage to human remains and share their data, according to new guidelines outlined in a paper co-authored by a Rice University anthropologist and published today in Nature.
Nanoscale lattices flow from 3D printer
October 14, 2021
Rice University engineers are printing 3D lattices of glass and crystal with sub-200 nanometer resolution. The technique could make it practical to print micro-scale electronic, mechanical and photonic devices.
Leebron talks future of education in fireside chat
October 13, 2021
Rice President David Leebron regaled a crowd of local business and education leaders at a luncheon hosted by the Greater Houston Partnership with a fireside chat on the future of higher education, the COVID-19 response and more.
Former glacier inspires orchestral work
October 5, 2021
Okjökull first made international headlines when Rice anthropologists organized the first memorial service for a glacier lost to climate change.