Rice University

Rice University is a private research university located in Houston, Texas. Recently, it has been featured in news reports for two distinct reasons. First, Chief Justice John Roberts delivered a speech at Rice University addressing what he termed "dangerous" hostility directed towards judges. This speech gained national attention due to its implicit rebuke of criticisms leveled against the judiciary. Second, researchers at Rice University have developed a new filtration technology that shows promise in removing PFAS "forever chemicals" at a significantly higher rate than existing methods. This development is potentially a game-changer in pollution control and remediation efforts, although scaling the technology for industrial use remains a challenge. These events highlight Rice University's role as a venue for important public discourse and as a center for innovative scientific research with real-world implications.