Pre-quake changes seen in rocks Jul 13, 2008
The team - which includes researchers from Rice University and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - measured significant changes in seismic wave speed just before two small earthquakes ... "We are very encouraged by these pre-seismic signals and are planning a series of experiments to expand on them, so that we may further understand their timing and physical basis," said lead author Fenglin Niu of Rice University. (BBC News -- Science)
New Logic: The Attraction Of Magnetic Computation Jul 13, 2008
9, 2006) In a research first that could lead to a new generation of hard drives capable of storing thousands of movies per square inch, physicists at Rice University have decoded the three-dimensional. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Two-ton, 500 Million-year-old Fossil Of Stromatolite Discovered In Virginia, U.S. Jul 13, 2008
(May 12, 2003) Using fossil meteorites and ancient limestone unearthed throughout southern Sweden, marine geologists at Rice University have discovered that a colossal collision in the asteroid belt some 500. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Nanoscale Lithographic Technology: Finer Lines For Microchips Jul 13, 2008
20, 2003) Chemists at Rice University have demonstrated that disordered assemblies of gold nanowires and conductive organic molecules can function as non-volatile memory, one of the key components of computer. (June 17, 2008) Researchers have developed a new fabrication technique called 'nanoglassblowing' that creates nanoscale fluidic devices to isolate and study single molecules in solution, including individual DNA. (Science Daily)
Stress Meter Detects Quake Hours In Advance Jul 13, 2008
Scientists from Rice University in Texas, the Carnegie Institution in Washington, and the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, conducted the experiment. Results of the test were published in the Thursday issue of the science journal Nature. (AHN)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Jul 13, 2008
A lot depends on local leadership, says Katharine Donato, associate professor of sociology at Rice University. She did a study in the 1990s of several towns in southern Louisiana that began to see growing numbers of Hispanic immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
Lula May Increase Brazil's Take From Oil Fields as Tupi Spurs Rules Review Jul 13, 2008
Such agreements don't always lead to the best result, said , a Rice University economics professor and resident scholar at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy in Houston. Producer Incentives. (Bloomberg)
A stress meter for fault zones Jul 13, 2008
BERKELEY, CA For the first time, scientists from Rice University, the Carnegie Institution of Washington, and the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have measured in the field rather than in the laboratory how changes in stress in rocks affect changes in the speed of seismic waves at depths where earthquakes begin ... "The goal of our project was to develop a method for measuring stress changes, especially at depths where earthquakes... (EurekAlert!)
Gas cost widens drilling's appeal Jul 6, 2008
"The political debate is a bit misinformed," said Ken Medlock, an economist and energy expert at Rice University in Houston. Would drilling help. (News & Observer)
IIT-B Golden Jubilee in New York Jul 5, 2008
Former US Ambassador to In 00004000 dia, David Leebron, President Rice University, Aneesh Chopra, Secretary of Technology State of Virginia, and many others from business, academia, government and NGOs are also expected to participate. The seminar will be co-chaired by Victor Menezes, retired senior Vice Chairman, Citigroup, and Nandan Nilekani, Co-Chairman, Infosys. (India Times)
Novel hydrogel systems for dentin regeneration Jul 5, 2008
Speaking today during the 86th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, a team of investigators from Baylor College of Dentistry (Dallas), the University of Regensburg (Germany), and Rice University (Houston) presents its preliminary data describing the results of studies on hydrogels made of peptide amphiphiles, where a short peptide sequence is attached to a fatty acid, which provides the driving force for self-assembly. However, they recently applied a different... (EurekAlert!)
New Tool Developed To Study Genes Jul 4, 2008
26, 2007) Statisticians and genetic epidemiologists from Rice University and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have used computer simulations to trace genetic changes over thousands of. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Political Participation Is Partially Rooted In Genetic Inheritance Jul 4, 2008
A Rice University professor found that identical twins were more likely to agree on political issues than were fraternal. . (Science Daily)
Lifetime of memories in four weeks Jul 4, 2008
On opening day Fresno State whupped fifth-ranked Rice University 17-5. That was followed with two wins in three games over second-ranked North Carolina. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Creek-ex Padron enjoying Florida pro ball Jul 4, 2008
While a junior, Padron transferred to Rice University, where he played in the College World Series as a junior and a senior ... He is about one year shy of earning a bachelor s degree from Rice University. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Pricey Chemicals Gleaned From Biodiesel Waste Jul 3, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 2, 2008) In a move that promises to change the economics of biodiesel refining, chemical engineers at Rice University have unveiled a set of techniques for cleanly converting problematic biofuels waste into chemicals that fetch a profit ... The research was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Science Foundation, Rice University and Glycos Biotechnologies. (Science Daily)
Did Missing Texas University Student Intend To Disappear? Jul 3, 2008
(July 2, 2008)--Police say they found books and notes on how to assume a new identity in the abandoned car of missing Rice University Matthew Wilson. Police found Wilsons 2004 Dodge Neon in mid June on a street in Berkeley, Calif. (KWTX.com, TX)
Missing Rice students car contained notes on how to change identity Jul 3, 2008
HOUSTON -- The abandoned car of a Rice University student who went missing in December , cluttered with books and notes on how to assume a new identity. Rice University. (KHOU.com, TX)
Police: Missing Rice Student May Not Want To Be Found Jul 3, 2008
HOUSTON -- New clues found in the vehicle of a missing Rice University student are making investigators wonder whether he wants to be found, KPRC Local 2 reported Wednesday ... Rice University police said the only things that appeared to be missing from Wilson's apartment were his backpack and his car ... Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS or Rice University police at 713-348-6000. (Click2Houston, TX)
Cardinals Ninth-Round Pick Luna Signs Jul 3, 2008
Date: Jul 3, 2008 According to reports, the St. Louis Cardinals have signed their ninth-round draft pick, outfielder Aaron Luna from Rice University. to read the rest of this story. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE: Offshore drilling worthy of debate Jul 2, 2008
Rice University expert Kenneth Medlock has it right when he states that the nation needs a "portfolio" of solutions as it shifts to renewables. Nuclear energy and what may be the most potent tool of all - conservation by consumers - should all be part of a countrywide conversation on energy as the presidential election draws near. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Cross Country Announces 2008 Schedule Jul 1, 2008
The Cougars will open the season as hosts of the Johnny Morriss UH Invitational on Aug. 29, and stay in Houston for the Rice Invitational at Rice University Sept. 20. Houston will then travel to Baton Rouge for the LSU Tiger Festival, Sept. 27 and Orlando, Florida for the Disney World Classic, Oct. 11. (Uhcougars.com)
Physicists Create Millimeter-sized 'Bohr Atom' Jul 1, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 1, 2008) Nearly a century after Danish physicist Niels Bohr offered his planet-like model of the hydrogen atom, a Rice University-led team of physicists has created giant, millimeter-sized atoms that resemble it more closely than any other experimental realization yet achieved ... (Credit: Jeff Mestayer / Rice University). (Science Daily)
Homosexual Behavior Largely Shaped By Genetics And Random Environmental Factors Jul 1, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 30, 2008) Homosexual behaviour is largely shaped by genetics and random environmental factors, according to findings from the world's largest study of twins. Writing in the scientific journal Archives of Sexual Behavior, researchers from Queen Mary's School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, and Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm report that genetics and environmental factors (which are specific to an individual, and may include biological processes such as different hormone... (Science Daily)
Cancer 'Cure' In Mice To Be Tested In Humans Jul 1, 2008
(June 22, 2004) A revolutionary new form of cancer therapy in development at Rice University and its licensee, Nanospectra Biosciences Inc., has proven effective at eradicating tumors in laboratory animals during. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Cora helps provide a reliable backup plan Jun 29, 2008
"Special deliveryDavid Aardsma's dad, Dave, threw out a ceremonial first pitch, with his son standing on the mound beside him. The elder Aardsma is a senior vice president of sales and marketing with Waste Management in Houston. His son was the closer on the Rice University team that won the College World Series in 2003. Aardsma pitched an inning of relief last night, allowing two earned runs . . . Francona said he has never stepped inside the Yankees clubhouse in Yankee Stadium. As manager of... (Boston Globe)
Running Strong Jun 29, 2008
For two weeks spread over February and March, Herr and a team of experts in biomechanics and physiology performed tests on Pistorius at Rice University in Houston. The tests done in that school's locomotion laboratory showed that the Cheetahs did not enable the double amputee to conserve energy or provide a mechanical advantage when sprinting. (Boston Globe)
Best Cities For Recent College Grads Jun 29, 2008
"We tell students to look at a city's fit," says Jackie Hing, a career counselor at Rice University. "In general, industry is going to limit your options.". (Forbes)
Crisp suspension reduced to five games Jun 28, 2008
The Sox signed Rice University righthander Bryan Price, their first-round sandwich pick (45th overall) in the amateur draft. They have now signed three of their top five picks, including righthander Stephen Fife of Utah and righthander Kyle Weiland of Notre Dame. (Boston Globe)
Building battle: Heights residents opposed to planned high-rise Jun 28, 2008
They said they plan to fight the proposed development as strongly as homeowners living near Rice University have. We don t want to be another Montrose. (KHOU.com, TX)
Daniels named to ESPN/CoSIDA academic first team Jun 27, 2008
Rice University distance runner Marissa Daniels has been selected to the prestigious 2008 ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team for women's track and field and cross country ... She also was a 2007 and 2008 C-USA Academic Medal recipient; Rice University President's Honor Roll member for fall 2005, spring 2006, fall 2006, fall 2007, and spring 2008 ... A member of 2005 and 2006 Women's Intercollegiate Cross Country Coaches Association Academic All-America team; 2006 and 2007... (Pearland Journal, TX)
Tethered Molecules Act As Light-driven Reversible Nanoswitches Jun 26, 2008
The research results, obtained by a team led by Paul S. Weiss, distinguished professor of chemistry and physics at Penn State University and James M. Tour, Chao professor of chemistry at Rice University, are reported in the June 2008 issue of the journal Nano Letters. Until now, progress was impeded because, when such molecules were attached to surfaces, they no longer could be switched back and forth, as they could be when they were in solution. (Science Daily)
GOP and Democrats split on how to expand offshore drilling Jun 26, 2008
"All the partisan ideas that are being offered fall short of producing the huge amount of barrels of oil we need," said Amy Myers Jaffe, an oil expert at Rice University. "There's no guarantee to drilling, but it could make a contribution eventually the same way alternative energy and conservation may help.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Are Black Muslims Sunni or Shiite? Jun 26, 2008
Explainer thanks Ibrahim Hooper of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Jamillah Karim of Spelman College, Lawrence H. Mamiya of Vassar College, and Anthony B. Pinn of Rice University. Related in SlateDavid Plotz described in the American consciousness, and Daniel Engber explained in Iraq. (Slate)
TRENTONIAN EDITORIAL: Tolerance marks believers' views Jun 26, 2008
"The survey shows religion in America is, indeed, 3,000 miles wide and only three inches deep," commented D. Michael Lindsay, a Rice University sociologist whose scholarly research focuses on the practice of religion. Huffed Roger Oldham, of the Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee: "If by tolerance we mean we're willing to to engage or embrace a multitude of ways to salvation, that's no longer evangelical belief." The survey revealed, regarding Catholics, that many "do not know or... (The Trentonian, NJ)
Huffman represented at All-Star games at Rice Jun 26, 2008
The two were rewarded with bids to play in last week s Houston All-Star Games at Reckling Park on the campus of Rice University. Center fielder Kyle Meadows and infielder Jeff Schmidt both contributed positively to the game before rain cut the contest short in the fourth inning of play. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Tiny Refrigerator Taking Shape To Cool Future Computers Jun 25, 2008
19, 1999) Yale and Rice University scientists have demonstrated molecular devices that act as reversible electronic switches, making it possible to build smaller computers that are less expensive. (Jan. (Science Daily)
Americans: My Faith Isn't the Only Way to Heaven Jun 25, 2008
"The survey shows religion in America is, indeed, 3,000 miles wide and only three inches deep," said D. Michael Lindsay, a Rice University sociologist of religion. "There's a growing pluralistic impulse toward tolerance and that is having theological consequences," he said. (Fox News -- Politics)
Hybrid car sales jump along Gulf Coast Jun 25, 2008
The Rice University professor said she s a high-tech environmentalist and bought the car to reduce emissions. In fact she s planning, on buying her third Pirus later this year and giving the older model to her son. (KHOU.com, TX)
Study finds most in U.S. reshape religion Jun 25, 2008
"Religion in America is 3,000 miles wide, but it's only 3 inches deep," said Professor D. Michael Lindsay, a sociologist and religion demographer at Rice University. "The issue is not that Americans don't believe in anything. It's that they believe in practically everything. It's possible for Americans to hold together contradictory beliefs at the same time.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Religion survey says Texans more devout than most Jun 24, 2008
"Religion in America is like a spiritual salad bar," said Michael Lindsay, assistant professor of sociology at Rice University and author of Faith in the Halls of Power. "Americans pick and choose their beliefs and religiou 00000452 s practices in a custom-designed faith system. I don't have a judgment call on whether it's good or bad. It's just the way it is.". (Houston Chronicle)
Survey shows broad U.S. religious tolerance Jun 24, 2008
"It's not that Americans don't believe in anything," said Michael Lindsay, assistant director of the Center on Race, Religion and Urban Life at Rice University. "It's that we believe in everything. We aren't religious purists or dogmatists.". (International Herald Tribune)
Survey: More have dropped dogma for spirituality in U.S. Jun 24, 2008
"Americans believe in everything. It's a spiritual salad bar," says Rice University sociologist Michael Lindsay. Rather than religious leaders setting the cultural agenda, today, it's Oprah Winfrey, he says. (USA Today)
Sprinters Closest To Starter Pistol Have Advantage Over Those Farther Away, Says Study Jun 23, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 22, 2008) On your marks, get set. Researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton studying the connection between loud sounds and reaction time are reporting findings that may have sprinters thinking twice about lane assignments at the upcoming Olympics. (Science Daily)
Reflecting on Roosevelt Jun 23, 2008
Guest scholars include keynote presenter Douglas Brinkley, author and history professor at Rice University, Houston; Dan Flores, history professor at the University of Montana-Missoula; Robert Morgan, English professor at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.; and Donald Worster from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan. Clay Jenkinson, director of the DSU Theodore Roosevelt Center Project, will serve as symposium moderator and will appear as Roosevelt in Old Four Eyes. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Lancaster Flying High Jun 21, 2008
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Cards' pick Bradford has 'sinking' feeling Jun 21, 2008
The two couldn't pick one, but the right-hander acknowledges the Tigers' comeback victory over Rice University on Tuesday was one of his favorite. What's glaring to Bradford, however, is that when he looks back at his memories, he can always turn to the 2008 season. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
OSHA Investigates Fatal Building Collapse Jun 21, 2008
HOUSTON -- Construction crews who had been building new student dormitories on the campus of Rice University had Friday off, one day after a wall collapsed and killed a worker, KPRC Local 2 reported ... Investigators from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration took control of the job site on Sunset Boulevard near Rice University. (Click2Houston, TX)
Houston, We Have No Problems Jun 21, 2008
4 million town houses that have replaced student apartment buildings near Rice University. In 2001, when Enron imploded, 100 of the 1,600 homes in River Oaks, a tree-lined haven where old and new money coexist, were on the market, says Tim Surratt, a broker with Greenwood King. (Slate)
Collapse at Houston construction site kills 1 Jun 20, 2008
Several walls collapsed at a dormitory under construction at Rice University on Thursday, killing one worker and injuring seven others, fire officials said ... (This version CORRECTS that the dorm was at Rice University, instead of near. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Batesole Named National Coach of the Year Jun 20, 2008
The Bulldog baseball team will play in the College World Series beginning Sunday at 11 a.m. PT against Rice University. The game can be heard in the Valley on KMJ Radio and seen nationally on ESPN.. (Gobulldogs.com)
Low Cost Quantum Dots For Biological Research Produced Through Microwave Synthesis Jun 20, 2008
9, 2005) In an important advance toward the large-scale manufacture of fluorescent quantum dots, scientists at Rice University have developed a new method of replacing the pricey solvents used in quantum dot. (May 4, 2007) Scientists have developed a new method for cost-effectively producing four-armed quantum dots that have previously been shown to be particularly effective at converting sunlight into electrical. (Science Daily)
Andy Smith Receives 2008 C-USA Sportsmanship Award Jun 20, 2008
Along with Smith, Geoffrey Handsfield of East Carolina University and Tara Watts of Rice University were recognized for the 2007-08 season. Smith is a veteran offensive lineman for the Tigers football team who completed his playing eligibility during the 2007 season. (Gotigersgo.com)
Better than war: Sue OPEC Jun 20, 2008
Two years ago, Amy Myers Jaffe, an energy expert at Rice University, estimated that the real production cost was $15 a barrel, at a time when the price was approaching $60. Recently, an OPEC spokesman said the price could be $70 a barrel - a little more than half the current price - if speculation and manipulation could be eliminated. (International Herald Tribune)
Post-Katrina, New Orleans coming back more Hispanic Jun 20, 2008
A lot depends on local leadership, says Katharine Donato, associate professor of sociology at Rice University. She did a study in the 1990s of several towns in southern Louisiana that began to see growing numbers of Hispanic immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)
One Dead, Seven Injured In University Building Collapse Jun 20, 2008
(June 19, 2008)(June 19, 2008)--One worker was killed and seven others were injured Thursday when several walls collapsed at a dormitory that was under construction at Rice University. The collapse happened around 4 p.m.. (KWTX.com, TX)
One killed, 7 hurt when dorm collapses on Rice University campus Jun 20, 2008
HOUSTON -- Houston firefighters rushed to the Rice University campus Thursday afternoon where a building collapsed during a severe thunderstorm. Raw video: Aerials of dorm collapse. (KHOU.com, TX)
1 Killed, 7 Hurt In Rice University Building Collapse Jun 20, 2008
HOUSTON -- One person was killed and at least seven others were hurt when a building at Rice University collapsed on Thursday, KPRC Local 2 reported. Houston firefighters said several concrete walls on the second floor of a building that was under construction on Sunset Boulevard near Rice Boulevard collapsed at about 4:15 p.m.. (Click2Houston, TX)
Rangers take center stage in 2008; now headed for college Jun 20, 2008
Marshall has a commitment to Rice University to play ball for Head Coach Wayne Graham. He also has his option open as the New York Yankees wait in the wings after selecting Marshall in this years 2008 MLB Draft. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
Georgetown High School Class of 2008 plans Jun 19, 2008
Thu Jun 19, 2008, 09:37 AM EDT. Scott Barta, Plymouth State College Andrew Barba, University of Massachusetts at Amherst William Barrett, Grove City College Kaela Barta, UMass-Amherst Leanne Bird, University of Vermont Kyle Brennan, University of Maine at Orono Ashley Brigham, University of Massachusetts at Boston Melanie Cannon, Fairfield University Emily Carlson, University of New Hampshire Vanessa Coolidge, Bridgewater State College Elizabeth Correnti, Northeastern University Amanda Cronin,... (Georgetown Record, MA)
From Canada To The Caribbean: Tree Leaves Control Their Own Temperature, Study Reveals Jun 18, 2008
17, 2008) The temperature inside a healthy, photosynthesizing tree leaf is affected less by outside environmental temperature than originally believed, according to new research from biologists at the University of Pennsylvania. Surveying 39 tree species ranging in location from subtropical to boreal climates, researchers found a nearly constant temperature in tree leaves. (Science Daily)
Races of the Week Jun 18, 2008
A graduate of Rice University and the University of Texas Law School, Olson was commissioned a naval officer on the same day he took his bar exam. In taking on Lampson, the conservative hopeful s message is succinct: strong national security, securing the borders, energy independence ( The best solutions come when government gets out of the way and American ingenuity is turned loose ) and a health care system that permits small businesses to pool together and decrease costs. (Human Events Online)
Hughes has great camp at SMU Jun 18, 2008
comDate: Jun 17, 2008 It appears that Southern Methodist University is battling Rice University and the season hasnt even started yet. Houstons Ben Hughes admitted Monday that its between those two schools for his services. (CollegeInsiders.com)
College Park ex gets top 10 finish at AJGA event Jun 17, 2008
Mitchell, a Rice University signee who recently concluded his high school career at College Park, shot a 12-over-par 83 over the 6,745-yard Ram Rock course to wind up with a 54-hole total of 232. Mitchell began the day in a four-way tie for first place after shooting a 76 in the first round and a 73 in the second. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
John Lott: Is It Really a '$3 Trillion War'? Jun 17, 2008
a professor at Rice University who specializes in energy economics, told FOX News that in fact the opposite was more nearly the case: Almost all oil experts would disagree. Hartley said that the increase in prices from the war is only temporary. (Fox News)
