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The Evolution Of Evolution: How Modern Science Has Built On Darwin’s Original Theory

Posted on February 7, 2019 · A Rice professor explains how far science has come since Darwin’s original theory.

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Posted on March 21, 2023 · A bill to take flood control authority away from Harris County may not pass, but it reflects a growing trend.

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Rice president: His school’s research finds state takeovers of school districts don’t necessarily work

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Posted on March 16, 2023 · Reginald DesRoches, the university's 8th president, discusses the state takeover of HISD and general developments in higher education and at Rice.

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Board president weighs in on HISD takeover (March 16, 2023)

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Posted on March 16, 2023 · On Thursday's show: The state will take control of Houston’s public schools in June and will replace the district's board. What should board members do until then? We ask their president, Dani Hernandez.

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Illegal voting, fentanyl, and a new mayoral candidate: the week in politics

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