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Rice University chemists have discovered that tiny gold “seed” particles, a key ingredient in one of the most common nanoparticle recipes, are one and the same as gold buckyballs, 32-atom spherica ...

Rice University chemists have discovered that tiny gold “seed” particles, a key ingredient in one of the most common nanoparticle recipes, are one and the same as gold buckyballs, 32-atom spherical molecules that are cousins of the carbon buckyballs discovered at Rice in 1985.

Rice University chemists have discovered that tiny gold "seed" particles, a key ingredient in one of the most common nanoparticle recipes, are one and the same as gold buckyballs, 32-atom spherical molecules that are cousins of the carbon buckyballs discovered at Rice in 1985.

Gold buckyballs and the nanoparticles chemists often use as "seeds" are one and the same, report researchers.

Rice University chemists have discovered that tiny gold "seed" particles, a key ingredient in one of the most common nanoparticle recipes, are one and the same as gold buckyballs, 32-atom spherical molecules that are cousins of the carbon buckyballs discovered at Rice in 1985.

Rice University chemists have discovered that tiny gold “seed” particles, a key ingredient in one of the most common nanoparticle recipes, are one and the same as gold buckyballs, 32-atom spheres that are cousins of the Nobel Prize-winning carbon buckyballs discovered at Rice in 1985.

Feb. 22, at 4:30 p.m., via Zoom (register) — "Being Black in Bridgerton: An Examination of Race, Colorism, and Stereotyping," hosted by the Gender Equity Center. The hit Netflix series "Bridgerton" has been praised for its casting of Black characters in the roles of English royals, nobles, aristocrats and tradespeople. However, when we examine the characters and their storylines, is such casting as progressive as it seems on the surface? Join us for clips of the series and a discussion of ra...

Here are virtual events happening across campus over the month. Through Feb. 28 Selma March incentive — Students can “run, walk, bike, row, elliptical or swim” 54 miles to honor the distance of the Selma marches that took place in March 1965. The event is hosted through Campus Recreation.  “Move for Your Health” — Fitness classes will be available to teach students “the importance of movement to a student’s health” as well as educating students on...