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After decades of decline, wild rice is making a comeback in the upper Midwest thanks to Indigenous-led restoration efforts using cutting-edge drone technology. Tribes are partnering with universities to bring back the sacred plant their ancestors have harvested for thousands of years.
Researchers in Japan discovered how magnesium moves into rice grains, opening the door to tastier, more nutritious rice for billions. The breakthrough could help farmers grow better rice even in depleted soils.
Farmers across India are growing CR Dhan 310, the country's first high-protein biofortified rice variety that delivers over 10% protein content to fight malnutrition through everyday meals. From Odisha's hills to Uttar Pradesh's plains, this quiet agricultural revolution is turning humble bowls of rice into powerful nutrition.
Wild mushrooms, sea beet, and garlic once filled British plates—now most people won't touch them. A new study shows farmers and chefs are ready to reconnect with these free, nutritious foods growing in their own backyards.
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.
Montgomery County's Kiki Rice helped UCLA defeat Texas 51-44 in the women's Final Four, securing a spot in Sunday's national championship game. The Bethesda native and former Sidwell Friends star continues her remarkable journey from local phenom to college basketball's biggest stage.
Three Indian districts just launched subsidized rice sales to ease the burden of soaring prices on everyday families. The program cuts costs by up to ₹10 per kilogram, bringing meaningful monthly savings to households struggling with rising expenses.
Wild turkeys are thriving across the Midwest after vanishing completely just decades ago, with hunters reporting more birds than they've seen in years. What was once just a dream for young hunters in the 1990s has become a conservation success story worth celebrating.
A coalition of rescue groups saved 44 mustangs from being sold for as little as $25 and shipped to slaughter in Mexico and Canada. The rescue exposed critical failures in federal wild horse protection programs.
Scientists in Japan discovered unique "good fats" in colorful rice varieties that could help regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Green and black rice contain compounds never before found in rice that may support metabolic health.
Indonesia has reached its highest rice reserves in history and declared food self-sufficiency as of December 31, 2025. Fair fertilizer distribution and improved logistics helped the nation achieve this agricultural milestone.
When a heckler disrupted his swing at a celebrity golf tournament, 63-year-old NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice showed he's still got the speed. The playful chase delighted fans and proved the legendary wide receiver hasn't lost his competitive fire.
Scientists at the University of Arkansas discovered rice plants can trap and kill armyworm caterpillars using their flowers like natural pest traps. This accidental finding could help farmers fight crop-destroying insects without toxic chemicals.
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.
A sweeping review of 24 years of research reveals wild blueberries can improve blood vessel function within hours and support heart health, gut health, and memory with regular intake. The tiny berries work through multiple pathways, with gut bacteria playing a surprising starring role.
Seventeen wild turkeys released in 1969 grew into a thriving population of 45,000 birds across Vermont. The state just honored the biologists and hunters who made one of America's greatest wildlife comebacks possible.
Rice farmers across India are breaking with tradition to adopt smarter farming methods that use half the water while producing healthier, more abundant crops. These simple changes are helping families reduce costs and grow stronger harvests even as weather becomes less predictable.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is back with his team after serving 30 days in jail for a probation violation, calling the experience a "reality check." The young player says he's mentally stronger and ready to dominate the upcoming season.
Rice University chemists coaxed a rare-earth metal into forming bonds once thought impossible, opening doors to powerful new chemical reactions. The breakthrough could give scientists alternatives to iron-based compounds used in everything from drug metabolism to industrial manufacturing.
Rice University just landed nearly $20 million to create a cloud-based lab where researchers nationwide can develop cutting-edge quantum materials using AI and robotics. The breakthrough means small startups and underfunded research groups will finally access tools once available only to elite institutions.
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