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BrieflocalSep 3, 2026

UH, Rice professors receive nearly $3M grant from Department of Energy to build better magnets with AI

The Trump Administration has emphasized a push to invest in rare Earth magnets domestically, rather than rely on foreign territories like China that mine such materials. Researchers at the University of Houston are using a federal grant to create a stronger magnet with feasible materials. For the last several decades, a single type of powerful magnet has dominated the market [1].

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Sources

  1. houstonpublicmedia.org · UH, Rice professors receive nearly $3M grant from Department of Energy to build better magnets with AI Sep 8, 2026
  2. uhcougars.com · Cougars Move Up to #22 in AP, Coaches Polls Sep 8, 2026
  3. thedailycougar.com · Moving up: Houston ranked No. 22 in the AP poll after first week Sep 8, 2026
  4. uhcougars.com · Cougar Q&A: All-American Lineman Shadre Hurst Sep 7, 2026
  5. thedailycougar.com · Houston stand strong against Oregon State in the season opener 33-20 Sep 6, 2026
  6. uhcougars.com · Football Rolls in Season-Opening Win over Oregon State Sep 5, 2026
  7. thedailycougar.com · UHPD, METRORail partner to provide free game day transportation Sep 5, 2026
  8. uhcougars.com · Know Before You Go: Oregon State Sep 4, 2026
  9. uhcougars.com · Heat Management Plan in Effect Saturday, Sept. 5 Sep 3, 2026
  10. uhcougars.com · What’s New at TDECU: Parking Pricing Reductions Sep 3, 2026

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