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Scientists at Rice University created a roadside sensor the size of an orange that helps self-driving cars see hidden obstacles like pedestrians and cyclists. The device works like a second set of eyes, catching blind spots that car sensors miss.
Scientists created the first complete chemical map of an Alzheimer's brain without dyes, revealing the disease spreads unevenly and involves energy problems, not just protein buildup. The breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for a disease that kills more people than breast and prostate cancer combined.
Julia Johannesdottir shattered her month-old school record in the 60m hurdles at the American Championships, proving that personal bests are just stepping stones. The Rice University athlete clocked 8.22 seconds and qualified for Saturday's finals.
Scientists in Houston developed a new method to detect cancer-causing pollutants in water and soil in just hours instead of weeks. Using tiny nanoparticles and artificial intelligence, they're making environmental testing faster, cheaper, and portable.
Rice University's swim and dive team didn't just defend their conference championship. They dominated it with a 154-point victory that showed this winning program is here to stay.
Scientists created a cheap coating that keeps water bouncing off surfaces even at temperatures hot enough to brew coffee. The breakthrough could transform how we process food, purify water, and sterilize medical equipment.
Two Rice University track stars broke school records that had stood for more than 20 years, delivering stunning performances at meets in Arkansas and Houston. The achievements also earned both athletes recognition beyond their university.
Scientists created a new water filter that removes dangerous PFAS chemicals more than 1,000 times better than current filters, offering hope for cleaning up contaminated water supplies. The breakthrough technology works in minutes instead of hours.
A Rice University hurdler just shattered a school record that stood for nearly three decades. Christian Edgar ran the 60-meter hurdles in 7.77 seconds, beating a mark set back in 1997.
Scientists at Rice University created a material that removes toxic "forever chemicals" from water 100 times faster than current technology. The breakthrough could finally give communities a realistic way to clean contaminated drinking water.
Thomas Edison's 1879 light bulb experiments likely produced graphene, a Nobel Prize-winning material that wouldn't be officially discovered for another 125 years. Rice University scientists recreated his work and found the inventor accidentally created one of the 21st century's most important materials.
Rice University just made brain health an economic priority with a new global initiative that connects neuroscience to AI-era workforce success. The program could unlock $6.2 trillion in economic gains by 2050.