For some time, researchers have explored flammable ice for low-carbon or alternative fuel or as a place to store carbon dioxide.

Rice researchers show ocean could have contained enough methane to cause drastic climate change.

Their critics weren't convinced the first time, but Rice University researchers didn't give up on the "ice that burns."

Two scientists describe their research on the fate of massive methane releases from the Gulf oil spill during the summer and fall of 2010.

Methane is an extremely potent greenhouse gas.