Rice's COVID-19 research fund awards final grants
The Rice University COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee funds nine more faculty teams working to mitigate the effects of the new coronavirus.
Hidden symmetry found in chemical kinetic equations
Rice University researchers have discovered a hidden symmetry in the chemical kinetic equations scientists have long used to model and study many of the chemical processes essential for life.
PulseCam peeks below skin to map blood flow
Rice University engineers have found a way to use a video camera to peek below the skin and make high-resolution maps that show doctors and nurses exactly how much blood is reaching the capillaries.
Rice researchers: Help us understand COVID-19's impact
Two groups of Rice University researchers are asking for the public's help to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing policies are impacting people's lives, livelihoods and mental well-being.
Bioengineers call for scale-up of COVID-19 testing to academic labs
Rice bioengineers are calling on federal officials to draft their lab and thousands like it to rapidly scale up coronavirus testing.
'Smart' wound-healing patch: DARPA awards $22 million grant
Rice University engineers are part of a team that's developing an 'intelligent' bandage to regrow muscle tissue for wounded soldiers.
Newborn baby deaths in Africa targeted in $68M initiative
A new global health initiative with Rice University roots could save the lives of hundreds of thousands of babies.
Malawi study confirms lasting impact of life-saving technology
A new study finds Malawi made sustained improvements in the survival of babies with respiratory illness by adopting CPAP nationwide.
Feds fund creation of headset for high-speed brain link
A Rice University-led team of neuroengineers is developing nonsurgical headset technology for brain-to-brain communication "at the speed of thought."