An approach that reduces the computational power required to analyze huge amounts of DNA data for identifying new microbes and their proteins could be used for manufacturing anything from new antibiotics to plastic-degrading enzymes.

A mixed-precision approach for modeling large geospatial datasets can achieve benchmark accuracy with a fraction of the computational run time.

Perfecting the dimensions of chemical separation membranes is a step toward a sustainable chemical industry.

Machine learning accelerates the search for promising Moon sites for energy and mineral resources.

Honing a growth chamber cultivation technique leads to the identification of novel bacteria from Red Sea mangrove sediments.

The twin technologies of unmanned aerial vehicles and wireless sensors could be the ideal combination to counter forest fires.

Conquering a chemical challenge to control the structure of a polymer opens a path to better biosensors.

A layer of hierarchically three-dimensional porous graphene greatly suppresses a problem holding back the development of lithium-sulfur batteries.

Electrical and computer engineers take on complex modeling questions that can further our understanding of virus spread in small spaces.

New lateral flow test Vigilant is cheaper, easier to use and as reliable as the current gold standard PCR test for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Ultrathin needles for probing plants could help keep crop health in check.

3D models of bone formation provide a tool for tissue engineering, biomedical research and drug testing.

An extended epidemic model that accounts for uncertainty and the latest data can better predict the evolution of pandemics.

Honeybees bring back more than just nectar from their floral feasts and these microbes may help them survive turbulent times.

A single-molecule layer that helps to channel electrical charge into an electrode can outperform the best conventional material.

Trends in heat discomfort are more subtle than expected across Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Geologic structures and deposits below planetary surfaces can be mapped faster than ever.

The system offers an economical way to source essential battery material.

Ozone depletion following the Toba eruption around 74,000 years ago compounded the ensuing volcanic winter and caused a human population bottleneck.

Detailed and extensive genome sequencing of a subspecies of rat-infecting malaria parasites should instruct human malaria research.

An enigmatic bacterium proves a useful ally for the synthesis of single-atom catalysts to split hydrogen from water.

New diagnostic technique could help contain the spread of COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks.

A lot happens and changes within a thin one-meter-thick transition layer between deep Red Sea water and an expansive underlying brine lake.

The tightly defined ratios of metals in metallic organic frameworks makes them ideal starting materials for novel catalyst creation.

Pure red-light micrometer-scale emitting devices made from a nitride semiconductor reaches excellent efficiency.

Calculations predict that atom-thin sheets of carbon chalcogenides will grow wider when stretched in any direction.

Combining expertise has shed new light on how cells self-destruct during microbial infection. 

Mixed-cation single crystals narrow the gap between perovskite and top-performing semiconductor solar cells.

The chemical concept of aromaticity is inspiring new developments in the area of catalysis.

The weird and wonderful genome of dinoflagellates looks nothing like other eukaryotic genomes.

Coral ancestors had the genetic toolkit to make skeletal structures and only took simple evolutionary steps to begin building reefs.

A detailed analysis combining seafloor mapping and earthquake and gravity data shows that the oceanic crust under the Red Sea is older than previously thought. 

The intense sparks that occasionally accompany charged sandstorms can arise from turbulent movements of airborne dust.

The evolving periodicity of the brightness of certain types of stars can now be described mathematically.

New method can simultaneously diagnose cases, track variants and detect co-infections.

A neural network that mimics the biology of the brain can be loaded onto a microchip for faster and more efficient artificial intelligence.

Heat stress disrupts the physiological processes of corals prior to clear signs of bleaching, with implications for adaptation strategies for coral reefs in a warming climate. 

The statistics used to understand social networks reveal the diversity of functional connections in the brain.

National lockdowns have provided a unique opportunity to assess the effects of human activity on wildlife, which could translate into new attitudes and better policies.

Optimizing network communication accelerates training in large-scale machine-learning models.

Predicting areas of the Red Sea most susceptible to overheating by the end of the century could help conservation efforts to protect its precious coral reefs.

For the sake of marine life, international collaboration is required to reduce undersea sounds.

A printable hydrogel made of ultrashort peptides could help shape cells into viable tissues.

Technologies that use the metabolic properties of microbial communities to treat wastewater and generate energy will transform water reuse.

Researchers have made unparalleled ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors through temperature and timing, just like baking bread.

Large-scale analysis of pedestrian data from three European cities examines how building density and street design influence pedestrian behavior.

Flying drones connected by a cable tethered to a ground station could be a flexible solution for enhancing wireless connectivity in temporary hotspots.

Coating crop seeds with bacteria found on a desert shrub boosts yields in hot fields.

Researchers show how bacteria have adapted a sensing mechanism that allows them to live in different environments. 

Rational molecular design produces air-stable polymer-based semiconductors to better exploit waste heat for electricity. 

A mutational change of an enzyme’s dynamics increases its activity on a chromatin histone, ultimately causing a common lung cancer.

Nanoclusters with a copper-hydrogen core provide new structure-activity insights. 

Combining two light-absorbing materials and optimizing the flow of current improves the performance of solar cells.

A diverse category of porous materials can separate and purify key industrial chemicals at low temperatures.

Modeling shows the true cost of heat on PV system performance.

Metal organic framework helps silver catalyst to turn greenhouse gas into useful chemical feedstock.

Catalyst nanoparticles trap an unprecedented range of wavelengths of light to convert carbon dioxide into methane. 

Fluid injection of perovskite semiconductors creates microwires to build different optoelectronic devices on a single silicon chip.

A low-cost diagnostic tool can detect a range of viruses without the need for expensive materials or facilities.

Providing corals with cocktails of natural probiotics could enhance their tolerance to stress and reduce mortality in coral bleaching events.

An interactive platform helps users visualize where SARS-CoV-2 mutations start, how wide they spread and how infectious they are.

Solar-powered brine crystallization could alleviate the environmental impacts of seawater desalination.

Volatile alkanes can rapidly acquire oxygen atoms in a free radical chain reaction, a process significant for fuel combustion and air pollution.

Sophisticated geometry design gives rise to a new form of crystalline material.

Tiny light-emitting probes give researchers a better option for noninvasive imaging of living tissue.

A focus on the fundamental physics of cloud formation leads to highly realistic simulations of different types of clouds.

An antibody loaded onto a porous metal organic framework is released by the acidic environment that surrounds tumors, avoiding the adverse effects of administering the antibody alone.

The timing of phytoplankton blooms in the Red Sea could help determine next year’s fish catch.

A pioneering framework will monitor groundwater use for agricultural irrigation across Saudi Arabia.

A new analysis of satellite data gives a detailed view of how extreme dust events have changed over time.

Red Sea atlas of algal blooms reveals the need for more sustainable fish farming.

A new protocol brings the precise standards of engineering to the realm of synthetic biology. 

A database of newly generated stem cell lines could provide the key to understanding the genetic factors that drive Klinefelter syndrome and related diseases.

Advanced laser-printing techniques prove ideal for creating tiny optical communication devices with complex internal structures.

Nanostructure-templated electrochemical polymerization enhances speed and selectivity in organic membrane-based processes.

Shower spray is like water off a duck’s back to bathroom flies.

An assistive technology uses magnetic skin to support freedom of movement for people with quadriplegia. 

Some organisms evolve an internal switch that can remain hidden for generations until stress flicks it on.

Computer models efficiently and accurately simulate the magnetic responses of ferrofluids by considering only the fluid’s surface.

Tackling climate change in marine ecosystems requires diverse strategies, from protecting coasts to farming kelp and restoring whale populations.

An electrochemical method for stabilizing a reactive molecule can help the development of higher efficiency solar cells.

Roads installed with wireless charging technology could become an integral feature of our cities in an electric vehicle future.

A single semiconducting material can produce white light by emitting light across the visible spectrum.

A high-frequency model developed using data from new high-precision rain gauges gives fresh insight into the dynamics of rain and runoff events.

Microbiologist Peiying Hong explains current research into COVID-19 monitoring and surveillance using wastewater.

Researchers uncover an overlooked process enhancing the carbon-removal potential of mangroves.

A prediction model that considers multiple landslides over time in a given region may improve the accuracy of early warning systems.

A highly selective and sensitive laser sensor can pick up low-level benzene emissions in ambient air.

Ultrathin porous films that can pluck out specific nanoscopic molecules could refine oil purification and drug development.

The balance of the sexes in marine turtle hatchlings may be disrupted by high sand temperatures at nesting sites around the Red Sea.

A reverse form of host-guest chemistry could upend the way the chemical industry approaches challenging, energy-intensive molecular separations.

Little of the organic carbon in the Red Sea could be reaching the depths necessary for long-term storage.

Soft, stretchy, slimline and strong electronics could accelerate the arrival of artificial skin.

A model for the southeastern California lithosphere suggests that a strong upper crust overlies weaker lower rock layers.

Small molecules could hold the key to enhancing the efficiency of organic solar cells.

Harnessing the power of deep learning leads to better predictions of patient admissions and flow in emergency departments. 

Chemistry computer algorithm does more with less experimental data to reveal the optimal way to make green materials.

Modeling shows that volcanic eruptions can cause changes in global climate, if the timing is right.

A polyelectrolyte coating enables clean seawater desalination systems without harmful chemicals.

An all-inclusive climate model for the entire Red Sea region is supporting Saudi Arabia’s plans for a sustainable future.