University of Rhode Island (URI)

The University of Rhode Island (commonly referred to as URI) is the principal public research as well as the land grant and sea grant university for the state of Rhode Island.

A cutting-edge nuclear thermal propulsion rocket engine for deep space missions

Rapid and accurate identification of mosquitoes that transmit human pathogens using artificial intelligence

Outlining the increasing threats posed by invasive species

A new small molecule drug could overcome cancer drug resistance

Small molecule drug may prevent chemotherapy resistance Scientists have discovered a small molecule drug that may stop cancer cells from becoming resistant to chemotherapy. Drug resistance is a major cause of cancer relapse and is responsible for as much as 90% of deaths related to the disease. The new compound, which was tested in an

A new small molecule drug could overcome cancer drug resistance

Submarines now have soft robotic arms for handling delicate sealife

A new, modular soft robotic arm gives deep-sea researchers better dexterity for embracing delicate sea life The human arm can perform a wide range of extremely delicate and coordinated movements, from turning a key in a lock to gently stroking a puppy’s fur. The robotic “arms” on underwater research submarines, however, are hard, jerky, and

Submarines now have soft robotic arms for handling delicate sealife

MIT engineers hand “cognitive” control to underwater robots

With MIT-developed algorithms, robots plan underwater missions autonomously For the last decade, scientists have deployed increasingly capable underwater robots to map and monitor pockets of the ocean to track the health of fisheries, and survey marine habitats and species. In general, such robots are effective at carrying out low-level tasks, specifically assigned to them by

MIT engineers hand “cognitive” control to underwater robots

URI researchers invent lab-on-paper for rapid, inexpensive medical diagnostics

A team of University of Rhode Island engineers led by Professor Mohammad Faghri has created a new paper-based platform for conducting a wide range of complex medical diagnostics. The key development was the invention of fluid actuated valves embedded in the paper that allow for sequential manipulation of sample fluids and multiple reagents in a

URI researchers invent lab-on-paper for rapid, inexpensive medical diagnostics

URI researchers release new biological agent to fight invasive weed

University of Rhode Island entomologists reached a milestone in their efforts to control the invasive weed swallow-wort this month with the first release of a biological agent to fight the pest. Last week, the URI scientists, led by Professor Richard Casagrande and Research Associate Lisa Tewksbury, sent 500 larvae of the moth Hypena opulenta to

URI researchers release new biological agent to fight invasive weed

Scientists Use Marine Robots to Detect Endangered Whales

Two robots equipped with instruments designed to “listen” for the calls of baleen whales detected nine endangered North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of Maine last month. The robots reported the detections to shore-based researchers within hours of hearing the whales (i.e., in real time), demonstrating a new and powerful tool for managing interactions

Scientists Use Marine Robots to Detect Endangered Whales

Four ways to harvest solar heat from roads

Image via Wikipedia Walk barefoot on an asphalt road and you’ll soon realize how good the substance is at storing solar heat – the heat-storing qualities of roadways has even been put forward as an explanation as to why cities tend to be warmer than surrounding rural areas. Not content to see all that heat

Four ways to harvest solar heat from roads

Dawn of the Frankenfish

Image via Wikipedia Fast-growing genetically modified trout and salmon could soon be the first transgenic animals on the table THE Belgian blue is an ugly but tasty cow that has 40% more muscle than it should have. It is the product of random mutation followed by selective breeding—as, indeed, are all domesticated creatures. But where

Dawn of the Frankenfish

Student creates cost-effective self-healing concrete?

Image via Wikipedia Self-healing “smart building materials” have the potential to reduce structure repair costs, lower cement-production carbon emissions and even save lives. One barrier that has kept these materials from being commercialized, however, is their potentially labor-intensive and thus expensive production process. Recently, an engineering student from the University of Rhode Island (URI) announced

Student creates cost-effective self-healing concrete?

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Sharks: URI takes kids shark fishing
WICKFORD, R.I. (WPRI) — A University of Rhode Island marine biology camp has returned after COVID-19 forced it to go on hiatus. URI Professor Brad Wetherbee said of the 13 high schoolers ...
A college freshman for governor? See who made and missed the Rhode Island ballot
Incoming URI freshman Zachary Hurwitz, 18, collected the 1,000 signatures needed to qualify for the gubernatorial ballot. See who else made the cut.
Rhode Island permits state classified employees to run for office
Classified state employees are now eligible to run for state elected offices in. The change permits a classified employee to run for the nomin ...
Tick researchers form university all star team
A landmark initiative has been launched at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Fueled by a $10 million Centers for Disease Control grant, the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne ...
Rhode Island is not a true Republic
To the Editor, Article IV Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution states, “The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government…” 181 years ...

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Rhode Island State Police Training Academy applications open
Applications for the 2024 Rhode Island State Police Training Academy Class opened on Monday. Rhode Island State Police Launch Recruitment Drive.
Kim Montelaro Murder: Where is Christopher Righetti Now?
Kim Montelaro’s trip home from university was supposed to be a fun break. However, she became the victim of rape and murder at the hands of a 16-year-old. Investigation Discovery’s ‘On the Case With ...
The Former Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at FDA, Steven Galson, Joins Elephas as Independent Director
MADISON, Wis., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elephas Biosciences Corporation (Elephas), a company developing novel cancer diagnostic solutions, announced today the appointment of Steven Galson, M ...
Meet The Two Radical Scientists Using TikTok To Make Cannabis Education Accessible
Can you feel edibles? When did you first use cannabis? Do you prefer edibles or smoking? These are just a few of the questions scientists Dr. Miyabe Shields and Dr. Riley Kirk are asking users on ...
AATCC Announces More Foundation Scholarship Winners
If you would like to fund a scholarship and make your mark in textiles, please visit to donate! The AATCC Foundation is proud to introduce this year’s scholars: I am from Pfafftown, North Carolina.