Houston to be world leader in brain health and more biz news
Editor’s note: The most-read Houston innovation news this month is centered around brain health, from the launch of…
Project Metis to position Houston region as brain health hub
Leaders in Houston’s health care and innovation sectors have joined the Center for Houston’s Future to launch an…
Two Rice University students robbed at gunpoint, suspects still at large
Two students were robbed at gunpoint last night near West Lot 2 on Rice University’s campus, according to…
Rice, Houston Methodist developing sleep cap for brain health research
Researchers and scientists at Rice University and Houston Methodist are developing a “sleep cap” that aims to protect…
US scientists show light can move atoms in 2D semiconductors
Light isn’t just illuminating materials anymore, it’s moving them. Scientists at Rice University have discovered that beams of…
New AI Tool Reveals Genetic Link Between Memory Cells and Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new computational tool developed by researchers has uncovered genetic evidence directly linking Alzheimer’s disease to the…
These 3 Houston-area universities made WalletHub’s 2026 top 10 best colleges in Texas
HOUSTON – With college-application deadlines fast approaching and tuition costs soaring, a new report is giving Texas students…
Light-vibration coupling opens new path for future electronics
Scientists have found a way to make atoms dance with light, quite literally. In certain crystals, vibrations called…
Quantum entanglement offers clues to nature’s fast energy flow
Photosynthesis and other natural processes depend on energy moving quickly and efficiently across molecules. When sunlight strikes a…
October 2025 Houston business and innovation events
Editor’s note: Houston’s October calendar is packed with informative and impactful events—plus a few fun ones, too. From…