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A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium-ion batteries

A new study led by researchers from the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice has introduced an innovative solution that could impact electrochemical energy storage technologies.

Rice professor Menachem Elimelech receives Sidney Loeb Award for groundbreaking work in water purification

Menachem Elimelech was honored with the Sidney Loeb Award at the European Desalination Society Conference held in Porto, Portugal, April 28.

Light-based data made clearer with new machine learning method

Rice researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels at interpreting optical spectra, potentially enabling faster and more precise medical diagnoses and sample analysis.

Journey Towards Justice: Rice students walk the path of civil rights history

A cohort of Rice University undergraduates boarded a bus bound for Alabama — not for vacation, but for a deeper understanding of America’s legacy of racial justice.

Houston’s hidden financial divide: Thousands remain unbanked and unprepared for retirement

A report from Rice’s Kinder Institute highlights critical gaps in banking access, retirement savings and financial literacy.

Karen Lozano, Eduardo Salas elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Rice professors Karen Lozano and Eduardo Salas have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the oldest and most prestigious learned societies in the nation.

African Development Forum sparks fresh thinking on sustainable growth in Africa

More than 200 students, scholars and development professionals gathered at Rice for the 2025 African Development Forum.

‘Visionary leader’ Rodi Guidero joins external board of Rice's Doerr Institute for New Leaders

Rice’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders has appointed Rodi Guidero, executive director of Breakthrough Energy, to its external board.

Rice, HISD partnership is helping Sunrise Centers support students and families

A collaboration between Rice and Houston Independent School District is helping strengthen its Sunrise Centers.

From lab to launch: Rice WaTER Institute is catalyzing the future of water innovation

In a city defined by innovation and resilience, the Rice Water Technologies Entrepreneurship and Research (WaTER) Institute hosted its distinguished lecture and panel discussion in Houston April 16, drawing together industry leaders, venture capitalists, researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs to tackle one of the most urgent challenges of our time: water.

Rice announces historic enrollment growth, expanding access and free tuition

Rice will increase access by growing the university’s student body, marking an unprecedented growth trajectory that began earlier this decade. The expansion is part of Rice’s commitment to access and is aligned with a strategic vision to solidify its position as a global leader in both teaching and research.

Rice scholar examines Pope Francis’ legacy of interfaith relations, human rights and a more representative Catholic Church

Following Pope Francis’ death, Craig Considine, a senior lecturer in sociology at Rice, scholar of religion and interfaith dialogue is available to discuss the late pontiff’s life and legacy.

Rice experts available to discuss environmental research, insights ahead of Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches April 22, Rice University experts are available to provide insight into their research on a range of environmental topics.

Global innovation takes center stage at Rice as undergraduate teams tackle health inequities

At the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies’ 15th annual Undergraduate Design Competition, the future of global health innovation was on full display.

Rice scientists uncover quantum surprise: Matter mediates ultrastrong coupling between light particles

A team of Rice researchers has developed a new way to control light interactions using a specially engineered structure called a 3D photonic-crystal cavity that could enable transformative advancements in quantum computing, quantum communication and other quantum-based technologies.