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Science
Physicists discovered the Hall effect in a nonmagnetic quantum material
The study opens a window into the landscape of extreme topological matter.
Space
Where did Earth’s nitrogen come from? Study finds the answer
Rice-led study shows two distinct origins of life-essential elements on the present-day planet.
Space
The study offers clues on what makes the sun’s atmosphere so hot
Scientists get the lowdown on sun’s super-hot atmosphere.
Technology
Egg-based coating extends the shelf life of perishable fruits and vegetables
Rice University scientists have created inexpensive coatings that can be used to protect fruits and vegetables. Plus, this eco-friendly, micron-thick coating solves problems both...
Technology
Mapping blood flow below in the skin in high resolution
Blood flow measurement has widespread clinical applications. Therefore, scientists at Rice University have developed PulseCam — a new camera-based, motion-robust, and highly sensitive blood...
Technology
Capsule waverider: Spacecraft that survive fire, surfs its own wave
An aerospace engineer at Rice University has designed a spacecraft called 'capsule waverider' that can survive fire and does more than catching a wave....
Technology
New phenomena for next-generation batteries
The process of developing better rechargeable batteries may be cloudy, but there’s an alumina lining.
Environment
Converting water pollution into valuable chemicals
Pollution from ammonia-based fertilizer reverts back to ammonia — with a side of rocket fuel.
Technology
Quantum-dot tattoos for accurate medical recordkeeping
Rice bioengineer reveals dissolving microneedles that also embed fluorescent medical info.
Science
Shedding new light on Alzheimer’s cause
Rice scientists synthesize fluorescent ruthenium tags to track toxic amyloids in lab.