Environmental Science and Engineering
Ultrathin water repellent membrane advances desalination
An ultrathin membrane enables energy-efficient freshwater production from seawater and brines at ambient temperature and pressure.
Showcasing the latest in cutting-edge research from
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.
Latest articles
Bioengineering
Self-aware biosensors boost digital health monitoring
Intelligent system actively self-checks biosensor-skin connections to secure better quality health data.
Mechanical Engineering
Cracking clean fuel combustion
Advanced computer modeling reveals the complex combustion behavior of ammonia, a promising clean-burning carbon-free fuel, potentially accelerating its role in renewable energy systems.
Bioscience
Robust workflow built for chemical genomic screening
A unified protocol for chemical genomic screening aims to improve reproducibility and collaboration in addressing antimicrobial resistance.
Plant Science
Coevolution of the microbiome with its host plant supports environmental adaptation
Soil shapes a host gene and the microbiome, enabling growth in low pH, iron-rich conditions.
Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences
Smarter MRI image analysis for the whole heart
A Bayesian approach that selects the most informative frames for manual labeling could speed up real-time heart MRI analysis.
Marine Science
Potential gains from replenishing reef fish stocks revealed
Ensuring sustainable management of coral reef fisheries could provide food security and public health benefits for generations to come.
Chemistry
Turning infrared solar photons into hydrogen fuel
Infrared-absorbing photocatalysts capture heat from sunlight to drive efficient hydrogen production.
Mechanical Engineering
Tiny sensor could transform head injury detection
After losing his brother to undetected head trauma, a KAUST researcher helped design a sensor that instantly distinguishes minor bumps from dangerous blows.
Bioscience
Cell atlas offers clues to how childhood leukemia takes hold
Blueprint of blood cell development traces molecular pathways of health and disease.
Bioscience
Hidden flexibility in plant communication revealed
Findings reveal how plants control powerful growth regulators through adaptable molecular strategies, offering new perspectives for agriculture.
Applied Physics
A single additive enables long-life, high-voltage sodium batteries
A new electrolyte additive helps sodium batteries achieve lithium-like performance, offering a practical pathway to scalable, lithium-free energy storage.
Bioengineering
Algae and the chocolate factory
Ancient algae turn chocolate factory waste and other organic matter into valuable bio-based products, supporting a sustainable circular bioeconomy.
About KAUST
Attracting and developing top talent from the Kingdom and around the world.
Research portal
The academic divisions and research centers support the University’s research mission by bringing together…
Sign up for KAUST Discovery
Stay up to date with the latest exciting research, technologies and innovations
Article collections
Browse our collection of articles and research papers