Algorithm turns cancer gene discovery on its head
Jan 20, 2020
Prediction method could help personalize cancer treatments and reveal new drug targets.
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Steep learning in mathematics of big waves
Jan 19, 2020
A better mathematical understanding of how big waves form could lead to better prediction of tsunami impacts.
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A pure twist on optical data transfer
Jan 16, 2020
The finding that light can be twisted very precisely may offer fresh options for communications infrastructure.
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AI uses your imagination
Jan 14, 2020
The psychology of human creativity helps artificial intelligence imagine the unseen.
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Arabian Peninsula a trap for summer dust
Jan 12, 2020
Summer dust has been increasing over the Arabian Peninsula for the past decade with global implications.
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Chlorine could increase antimicrobial resistance
Jan 8, 2020
Ultraviolet light could thwart antimicrobial resistance by damaging DNA material in wastewater.
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LD Motif Finder locates ancient hidden protein patterns
Jan 6, 2020
A machine learning method has identified highly elusive amino acid sequences involved in cell morphogenesis and adhesion and in diseases like cancer.
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Power dressing
Jan 5, 2020
Sensors that are worn on the skin could soon be powered by our own body heat.
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Harnessing hot carriers for high efficiency solar cells
Dec 30, 2019
Materials that can slow the cooling of highly energetic hot carriers could capture extra energy from the Sun.
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Better anchor roots help crops grow in poor soils
Dec 26, 2019
A newly discovered plant metabolite that promotes anchor root growth may prove valuable in helping crops grow in nutrient-deficient soils.
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Flexible thinking on silicon solar cells
Dec 22, 2019
Combining silicon with a highly elastic polymer backing produces solar cells that have record-breaking stretchability and high efficiency.
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Patterned optical chips keep secrets perfectly safe
Dec 20, 2019
Chaos could help put cyberhackers out of business with a patterned silicon chip that will be uncrackable even in the future.
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Plastic biosensor finds sweet success
Dec 16, 2019
Medical diagnostic device extracts energy from sugars naturally present in the body to drive its glucose-sensing circuitry.
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A flaky option boosts organic solar cells
Dec 16, 2019
Tungsten disulfide helps to channel charge in flexible photovoltaics.
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Drones deliver on internet connectivity
Dec 12, 2019
Hovering airborne vehicles could connect smart sensors to the internet of things.
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Chemical enlightenment behind reflected shockwaves
Dec 9, 2019
Studying the wake of reflected shockwaves reveals the cascade of chemical reactions involved in combustion processes.
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A second wind for turbine design
Dec 8, 2019
Better prediction of extreme winds at sparsely observed locations could help optimize the design of wind farms.
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Conferring leaf rust resistance in cereal crops
Dec 5, 2019
Identifying genes that confer resistance to leaf rust infections could help generate durably resistant cereal crops.
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Testing barley's salt tolerance is a numbers game
Dec 2, 2019
Factors influencing the tolerance of barley to saline soils have been uncovered using an advanced robust statistical technique.
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Using electronics to solve common biological problems
Dec 1, 2019
What do an electrical engineer, an organic chemist, a materials scientist and a cell biologist all have in common? They invent and improve applications at the interface of biology and electronics.
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A combat strategy for purple witchweed
Nov 27, 2019
Plant scientist Salim Al-Babili and his team are working across many fronts to save sub-Saharan African cereal crops from a menacing weed.
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Regulator of plant immunity tagged
Nov 26, 2019
Discovery of signaling intermediary could lead to more pest-resistant crops.
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Smart reactions through online design of catalytic pockets
Nov 26, 2019
Mapping the three-dimensional structure of catalytic centers helps to design new and improved catalysts.
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Machine learning models gather momentum
Nov 24, 2019
New methods for training machine learning models are quicker and more accurate than current approaches, previously considered state-of-the-art.
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Designer lens helps see the big picture
Nov 20, 2019
An innovative optical component and a reconstruction algorithm provide more detailed images.
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Stabilizing ligands make nanoclusters brighter
Nov 18, 2019
Large cylindrical ligands increase stability and enhance light emission of silver nanoclusters.
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When bubbles bounce back
Nov 13, 2019
Ultrapure solvents prove there is more than meets the eye when oil and water mix.
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Magnetic skin ensures the force is with you
Nov 12, 2019
A magnetic skin that is safe and comfortable to wear could open the door to a wide range of wireless, remotely controlled applications.
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Pushing perovskite solar stability
Nov 10, 2019
Solar perovskite materials could be spiked with organic cation dopants to suppress decomposition and degradation.
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Catalyst switching means four become one
Nov 7, 2019
Catalyst switch strategy is the key step in the production of a four-component crystalline tetrablock quarterpolymer.
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Shark skin microbiome resists infection
Nov 3, 2019
No evidence of infection found in the bacterial community around shark wounds.
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AI reveals nature of RNA-protein interactions
Oct 30, 2019
A deep learning tool could help in structure-based drug discovery.
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Flexing for success from Saudi Arabia to Silicon Valley
Oct 29, 2019
Asrar Damdam is setting up her own biotech company in Silicon Valley while pursuing a Ph.D. at KAUST
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Argonaute proteins help fine-tune gene expression
Oct 27, 2019
A protein, with a name reminiscent of legendary Greek sailors, has an unexpected role inside the human nucleus.
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Baby steps for transparent electronics
Oct 27, 2019
Stretchy, see-through, silver nanowire sheet combines optical transparency with excellent electrical conductivity.
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Shaking up the landslide model
Oct 23, 2019
Areas without earthquake monitoring systems could model the tremors by using data from local landslides.
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Waste plastic converted into filtration membranes
Oct 21, 2019
Discarded PET bottles could find a new life in the chemical industry.
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Symbol of change for AI development
Oct 20, 2019
Bridging the knowledge gap in artificial intelligence requires an embedding function that helps step between different types of "thinking."
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Less chat leads to more work for machine learning
Oct 15, 2019
Deep analysis of the way information is shared among parallel computations increases efficiency to accelerate machine learning at scale.
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Perfect conditions for precision nanostructures
Oct 14, 2019
Protein-folded DNA nanostructures offer a new building material for biotechnology.
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Taking 2D materials to the MAX
Oct 10, 2019
A class of atomically thin 2D compounds, known as MXenes, have a unique combination of properties that are useful for electronic and sensing applications.
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A cool alternative to air conditioning
Oct 8, 2019
An inexpensive passive cooling technology could be used to cool buildings in cities, reducing energy consumption.
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A symbiotic boost for greenhouse tomato plants
Oct 6, 2019
The colonization of tomato plants with a beneficial desert root fungus protects against effects of salt stress.
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A touch of zirconium to better catch the sun
Oct 2, 2019
Zirconium-doped transparent electrodes boost the power conversion efficiency of perovskite-based tandem solar cells.
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Expanding the scale of dangerous weather prediction
Sep 29, 2019
A more accurate and efficient method of capturing the local factors that lead to extreme rainfall enables better flood prediction across larger regions.
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Speeding up the machine learning process
Sep 26, 2019
A new approach for training algorithms makes the machine learning process faster and more accurate.
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Giant clams trap marine plastics
Sep 25, 2019
Microplastics in the water column are ingested by clams and become attached to their shells.
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Building approach for optoelectronics stacks up
Sep 24, 2019
A precise method for stacking semiconductor thin films enhances optoelectronic device performance using quantum effects.
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Quantum destabilization of a water sandwich
Sep 18, 2019
When a thin layer of water is squeezed between two hydrophobic surfaces, the laws of classical physics break down.
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Honing in on hotspots in spatial data
Sep 15, 2019
More accurate detection of hotspot clusters provides new insights into the behavior of air pollution.
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Database to support infectious disease research
Sep 11, 2019
Linking disease pathogens to clinical signs and symptoms through a database could support research into the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases.
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The movers and shakers of wastewater treatment
Sep 9, 2019
The dynamics behind microbial communities in granular-based wastewater treatment systems.
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Date palms picky about bacterial partners
Sep 5, 2019
Cultivated date palms have co-evolved with desert bacteria for so long that their roots attract the microbes that provide the best chance for a long and healthy life.
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Corals take control of nitrogen recycling
Sep 3, 2019
Corals use sugar from their symbiotic algal partners to control them by recycling nitrogen from their own ammonium waste.
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AI learns complex gene-disease patterns
Sep 1, 2019
A deep learning model improves the ability to identify genes potentially involved in disease.
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Testing the blind spots in artificial intelligence
Aug 29, 2019
Understanding the situations when artificial intelligence can fail is critical for application of future autonomous vehicles and medical diagnostics.
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Fair compare of desalination puts heat on energy sources
Aug 27, 2019
Accounting for the quality of energy needed to run a desalination plant shows benefits of using waste heat.
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Tiny tweaks for big wins in solar cells
Aug 26, 2019
Changes in composition are shown to affect light-harvesting layer crystallization and perovskite solar cell efficiency.
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Finding ways to feed the world
Aug 22, 2019
Genome editing techniques have the power to transform crop yields and plant resilience to feed the growing global population.
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Measuring solar stores of the Arabian Peninsula
Aug 20, 2019
Mapping variations in sunlight across the Arabian Peninsula reveals a bright future for solar energy in the region.
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Statistics plot pollution to inform policy
Aug 18, 2019
The spatial variation in different air pollution components helps identify possible targets for pollution control.
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Seaweed sinks deep, taking carbon with it
Aug 5, 2019
Macroalgae is shown to be a major global contributor to carbon sequestration.
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A breath of fresh information to help diagnosis
Aug 4, 2019
A communications concept could pinpoint a person infected with a deadly, contagious virus in the middle of a crowded airport.
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Third step boosts solar cell performance
Jul 31, 2019
A three-component light-harvesting layer boosts performance in an organic solar cell.
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Flat lenses with a twist
Jul 30, 2019
Overlaying two film layers patterned with a nanoscale array can manipulate the propagation of light to create a powerful ultrathin lens.
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Single-electrode material streamlines functions into a tiny chip
Jul 28, 2019
Ruthenium oxide is used to integrate energy-storing microsupercapacitors and thin-film electronics at the transistor level.
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Quenching scientific curiosity with single-molecule imaging
Jul 24, 2019
New experimental insights allow researchers to probe protein-DNA interactions with greater precision.
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Solving the salt problem for seismic imaging
Jul 22, 2019
Automated imaging of underground salt bodies from seismic data could help streamline oil and gas exploration.
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Epilepsy study shows the shape of things to come
Jul 21, 2019
Pyramidal graphs resulting from statistical analyses of EEG recordings can improve our understanding of epileptic seizures.
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Spilling the story of oil in the Arabian Gulf
Jul 18, 2019
Sediment libraries show marine ecosystems are accumulating oil pollution faster than ever.
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Tending the future of data analysis with MVApp
Jul 16, 2019
New app aims to improve the statistical analysis of large datasets in plant science and beyond.
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Mastering a prickly problem in ferrofluids
Jul 14, 2019
Computer simulation accurately captures the beguiling motion of a liquid magnetic material.
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A crystal clear step closer to commercial solar cells
Jul 11, 2019
Record-breaking, high-efficiency single crystals bring perovskite solar cells closer to market.
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Solar power with a free side of drinking water
Jul 10, 2019
An integrated system seamlessly harnesses sunlight to cogenerate electricity and fresh water.
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Using an embryonic pause to save the date
Jul 7, 2019
A date palm seedling can pause its development to boost its resilience before emerging into the harsh desert environment.
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Accelerating the grapevine effect
Jul 3, 2019
Gossip is an efficient way to share information across large networks and has unexpected applications in solving other mathematical and machine-learning problems.
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Red Sea temperatures to cool in coming decades
Jul 2, 2019
Exploring the links between natural climate cycles and the sea-surface temperature of the Red Sea reveals a cooling trend during the next few decades.
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Bionic catalysts to produce clean energy
Jul 1, 2019
A biohybrid material that combines reduced graphene oxide with bacterial cells offers an eco-friendly option to help store renewable energy.
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Insects inspire greener, cheaper membranes for desalination
Jun 28, 2019
Insect-inspired design principles lead to first-ever water-repellent membranes made from water-wet materials.
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Energy-harvesting nanomaterials created cool
Jun 27, 2019
A low-temperature method for making high-performance thermoelectric materials could recapture lost energy.
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Querying big data just got universal
Jun 23, 2019
A universal query engine for big data that works across computing platforms could accelerate analytics research.
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Simulating Red Sea water exchanges
Jun 23, 2019
Powerful computer simulations are revealing new insights into water exchanges between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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Directed evolution comes to plants
Jun 19, 2019
Accelerating plant evolution with CRISPR paves the way for breeders to engineer new crop varieties.
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Changing how we predict coral bleaching
Jun 18, 2019
A remote sensing algorithm offers better predictions of Red Sea coral bleaching and can be fine tuned for use in other tropical marine ecosystems.
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Turning up the heat on pathogenic bacteria
Jun 16, 2019
Protein found in gut-dwelling pathogens changes shape under human body temperatures, leading to toxins responsible for diarrheal disease.
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Benchmarks to better catch the sun
Jun 11, 2019
Simulations unveil efficiency targets and design rules to maximize the conversion of light into electricity using organic solar cells.
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Casting a net for a sustainable water network
Jun 11, 2019
Global water challenges addressed through improvements to desalination techniques and limits to waste.
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Ready, jet...print!
May 30, 2019
Inkjet printing could produce high-efficiency organic solar cells with commercial potential.
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Remote sensing of toxic algal blooms
May 27, 2019
Algal blooms in the Red Sea can be detected with a new method that accounts for dust storms and aerosols.
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Imperfection is OK for better MOFs
May 26, 2019
Imaging defects in MOF crystals, and monitoring how they develop, will allow control of defect formation to design better MOFs for many applications.
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Bending the norm on nanowires
May 23, 2019
Arranging nanowires in bent configurations may make them less likely to fail inside electronic devices.
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Growth and death in bacterial communities
May 19, 2019
Predation, not resource availability, limits the abundance of coastal Red Sea bacteria.
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Better racing car design through an industry partnership
May 19, 2019
The Formula 1 race track is the ultimate testbed for a KAUST researcher's latest work.
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Global study links newly named syndrome with other disorders
May 16, 2019
Mutations in a repetitive protein motif are responsible for a rare cognitive disorder.
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West Africa warms but airborne dust keeps the Red Sea cool
May 15, 2019
World-class computing facilities at KAUST enable researchers to tackle complex questions in climate science and oceanography.
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Mangrove forests trap floating litter
May 13, 2019
Marine plastic pollution accumulates in mangrove forests and is a danger to sea life.
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Colorful solution to a chemical industry bottleneck
May 7, 2019
A graphene-oxide membrane design inspired by nature swiftly separates solvent molecules.
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Smart pill bottle keeps drugs safe
May 5, 2019
Low-cost, stretchy sensors can be assembled inside the lid of a drug container to help monitor patient safety.
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Taking aim at outliers
May 5, 2019
Automatic detection of uncharacteristic data sequences could change the way data is processed and analyzed.
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Eddy currents affect flux of salt more than heat
May 2, 2019
Modeling the 3D structure of Red Sea eddies shows how transport of energy and biochemical materials influences circulation patterns in the Red Sea.
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A leap forward in estimating crop water use
May 1, 2019
High-resolution imaging data collected by small satellites could transform how we monitor freshwater use in agriculture.
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Armbands do a health check while you work out
Apr 24, 2019
Nanotech-powered electrodes help solve the challenges of using sweat to assess biological conditions in real time.
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Putting the sense in materials
Apr 24, 2019
An interdisciplinary initiative is helping KAUST be at the forefront of a digital revolution, where sensors can find a use just about anywhere.
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"Marine Skin" dives deeper for better monitoring
Apr 22, 2019
A pioneering tagging system that monitors the movement and local environment of sea animals reaches deeper depths and higher sensitivities.
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Tiny, fast, accurate technology on the radar
Apr 17, 2019
A tiny, portable radar device could allow visually impaired people, or unmanned moving devices, to detect objects in real time.
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Bacterial mix helps predict future change
Apr 15, 2019
Understanding how bacterial metacommunities homogenize could help scientists predict future changes to ecosystems.
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Conducting Fab lessons in a virtual clean room
Apr 14, 2019
A virtual platform makes learning how to fabricate a semiconductor device easier, safer and more interactive.
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Global study shows exotic species are a complex threat
Apr 8, 2019
Researchers disentangle the effects of introduced species on the marine environment.
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MOFs can sense and sort troublesome gases
Apr 7, 2019
Fluorinated metal-organic frameworks make excellent materials for selective sensing and removal of toxic gases.
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Solar-powered cup brews better brine treatments
Apr 7, 2019
Unique membrane design prevents salt crusts from being produced during the distillation of brine water.
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Clustering helps unlock secrets of the human brain
Mar 31, 2019
The latest statistical methods from research on complex high-dimensional environmental data also yield powerful tools for interpreting brain activity.
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Turbocharging the switch to efficient engines
Mar 27, 2019
Predicting capricious pre-ignition combustion events could enable automakers to build powerful yet more efficient engines.
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A fail-safe mechanism for DNA repair
Mar 24, 2019
Single-molecule fluorescent measurements provide fresh insights into a process for keeping errors out of our genomes.
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A drone on crop resources
Mar 17, 2019
Aerial imaging of plant heights could help farmers manage field crops more effectively to increase yields and preserve resources.
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Speargrass recruits sandy microbes for help
Mar 13, 2019
In the harsh sand of the Namib Desert, the sheaths of speargrass roots co-opt any growth-promoting bacteria they can find.
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The fiddlers influencing mangrove ecosystems
Mar 11, 2019
The types of bacteria living in and around fiddler crab burrows vary widely between mangroves, but their functional activities are remarkably similar.
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Cleaning up with cellulose
Mar 10, 2019
Environmentally friendly method for making membranes adds greener options for processing industrial waste.
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Stressing the genetics in salt-tolerant crops
Mar 5, 2019
Unravelling the genes behind salt tolerance in crop plants is made easier using the latest sequencing and phenotyping technologies.
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Driving water down nanohighways
Mar 3, 2019
Self-assembled channels in a polymer membrane could greatly enhance extraction of water from gases.
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Probing water's skin
Feb 27, 2019
Electrosprays of water cannot reliably probe the air-water interface.
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Metabolite stimulates a crop while suppressing a weed
Feb 25, 2019
A metabolic compound that regulates growth of rice plants and limits witchweed infestation could boost crop yields.
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Rules of inheritance rewritten in worms
Feb 21, 2019
Laboratory model breaks laws of heredity, opening up new research possibilities in genetics and synthetic biology.
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Causal disentanglement is the next frontier in AI
Feb 19, 2019
Recreating the human mind’s ability to infer patterns and relationships from complex events could lead to a universal model of artificial intelligence.
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Tweaking tools to track tweets over time
Feb 17, 2019
Computer model learns to identify Twitter users’ evolving interests by analyzing their Tweets.
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Trouble on the surface begins with a wave of tiny bubbles
Feb 12, 2019
Rapid-fire photography reveals how even a nanoscale amount of surface roughness can unleash microbubbles that may interfere with coating technology.
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Lactate triggers genes that modify brain activity
Feb 10, 2019
Study illustrates the links between brain energy metabolism and neuronal activity.
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Mining bacteria from the desert
Feb 6, 2019
Desert bacteria protect food crops from salt toxicity.
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Marine sensor gets to grips with salt
Feb 3, 2019
Laser-induced graphene formation creates tailor-made sensors for monitoring ocean creatures and ecosystems.
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Crystal clear solvent filtration
Jan 30, 2019
Covalent organic crystal networks generate high-selectivity and high-flux membranes for organic solvent filtration.
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All-in-one transparent transistors
Jan 28, 2019
Small tweaks in component ratios generate electronically different layers from the same material to create transparent transistors.
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A broader bandwidth for electrical devices
Jan 22, 2019
Combining a polymer and microparticles enables a new type of capacitor that could mimic the way the brain processes information.
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New moves for polymer chain dynamics
Jan 21, 2019
A Nobel-winning method for observing single molecules in action provides the basis for unprecedented insights into polymer chain dynamics.
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Catalysis captured in a pincer movement
Jan 15, 2019
Hydrogen-powered cars and recycling CO2 are just two of the myriad of applications that could spring from catalysts based on a new ligand platform.
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3D-printed cube dials into energy harvesting
Jan 13, 2019
Ambient energy emitted by cellular phones and modems can be captured and converted into electricity using unusually shaped technology.
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Combining forces to combat E. coli PI-7
Jan 7, 2019
A combined treatment may help tackle the rise of E. coli PI-7 in Saudi Arabia’s wastewater systems.
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Visualization of brain structures helps to model function
Jan 3, 2019
State-of-the-art techniques and software help researchers recreate cellular brain structures and model biochemical processes that support the brain’s energy demands.
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Lighting the way to the underwater Internet of things
Jan 2, 2019
An optical system for monitoring underwater sensor positions could enable large networks of devices to be deployed for ocean measurements.
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Boosting immunity in the fight against bacteria
Dec 31, 2018
A key protein is shown to be responsible for activating and controlling plant immune responses to bacterial infection.
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Paper sensors remove the sting of diabetic testing
Dec 20, 2018
Inkjet-printed device helps monitor a patient’s blood sugar levels without painful needles.
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Understanding the growth of coral reefs
Dec 16, 2018
Determining the growth dynamics of Red Sea coral reefs has enabled researchers to establish a baseline to assess the effects of environmental change.
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One switch to rule them all
Dec 16, 2018
Inkjet-printed switches make multiple frequency bands easier and cheaper to manage in wireless devices.
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Windows to a sustainable future
Dec 12, 2018
For researchers seeking entrepreneurial opportunities, KAUST can provide the perfect springboard.
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Brighter blue lights for faster communication
Dec 11, 2018
High-performance blue-light-emitting diodes could boost white-light, high-speed data transmission.
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Sensitive robots feel the strain
Dec 10, 2018
Flexible skin for soft robots, embedded with electrical nanowires, combines conductivity with sensitivity within the same material.
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Weaker pressure systems in the Arctic cause warm winters in the Arabian Peninsula
Dec 10, 2018
Investigating links between surface air temperatures and large-scale circulation patterns builds understanding of climate variability in the Arabian Peninsula.
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Carbon emissions smoked
Dec 9, 2018
Helpful microbes inhale CO2 through a porous cylindrical electrode and exude useful chemicals.
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Capturing spray from flash-boiling liquid jets
Dec 4, 2018
Ultrafast video capture of droplet cloud formation should help minimize the risk of gas-leak explosions.
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Chasing spatial patterns
Dec 2, 2018
A more accurate way of resolving spatial patterns in weather could lead to better predictions of climate change.
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Drinking water sucked from the dusty desert air
Nov 25, 2018
An inexpensive hydrogel-based material efficiently captures moisture even from low-humidity air and then releases it on demand.
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Biodiesel by-product helps fuel come clean
Nov 22, 2018
A compound made from the glycerol by-product of biodiesel production could promote cleaner burning in vehicle engines.
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Surface science concepts are up for revision
Nov 19, 2018
Immersion could become the ultimate test for assessing the wetting properties of coating-free microtextured surfaces.
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Plankton communities warm response to nutrient availability
Nov 14, 2018
Investigating plankton communities' reaction to rising water temperatures may improve modeling of marine ecosystem responses to global warming.
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Putting the squeeze on soot
Nov 11, 2018
Understanding the effect pressure has on soot production during fuel combustion could help reduce polluting emissions.
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The Indian summer monsoon keeps the Arabian Peninsula hot and dry
Nov 7, 2018
Modeling shows that the Indian summer monsoon can trigger heatwaves and sandstorms on the Arabian Peninsula.
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New stats apps show a virtual reality
Nov 5, 2018
Harnessing the power of virtual reality will help to visualize data and improve statistical models.
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Making collective sense of brainwaves
Oct 31, 2018
A new statistical tool for collectively analyzing large sets of brainwaves promises to accelerate neurofunctional research.
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Crystals that clean natural gas
Oct 29, 2018
A metal-organic framework that selectively removes impurities from natural gas could allow greater use of this cleaner fossil fuel.
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Polymers offer a better view
Oct 24, 2018
A window opens for analyzing the distribution of small molecules in biological and medical tissue samples.
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Stimulating deeper insights into brain function
Oct 18, 2018
Modeling changes in brain activity over time provides deeper insights into learning and behavioral responses.
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Basking in a quantum efficiency glow
Oct 15, 2018
Printable solar materials could soon turn many parts of a house into solar panels.
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Computing solutions for biological problems
Oct 14, 2018
Xin Gao’s research is building bridges between computer science and biology.
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Thin films for more efficient solar cells
Oct 8, 2018
Tantalum nitride as thin layers improves the extraction of electrons from silicon solar cells.
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Mining Red Sea bacteria for industrial potential
Oct 4, 2018
Genome sequencing of two Red Sea bacteria highlights their potential as industrial workhorses.
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Reining in computational complexity
Oct 2, 2018
A more efficient approach to modeling spatial data involving thousands of variables keeps computation time in check.
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Smart mud to smooth the way for drilling wells
Sep 30, 2018
A comprehensive model for simulating mudcake growth during oil extraction could transform well-drilling protocols.
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Cryptic coral reef creatures show cross-shelf biodiversity patterns
Sep 26, 2018
Composition in cryptic fauna assemblages changes across a shelf gradient, a recent study of the Red Sea shows.
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Science for society: innovation and translation research
Sep 24, 2018
KAUST places great emphasis on translating university know-how into real-world impact, say Kevin Cullen, vice president of Innovation and Economic Development, and John Tannaci, associate vice president for research.
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Attempting to tame plasmas in fusion
Sep 24, 2018
A numerical study reveals how to reduce instabilities in the complex flow of plasma in converging geometry of particles in fusion reactions.
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Solving real-world problems
Sep 19, 2018
A tool developed by Håvard Rue has transformed data analysis, interpretation and communication. It has been applied broadly: from modeling the spread of infectious diseases to mapping fish stocks.
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Novel carbon source sustains deep-sea microorganism communities
Sep 16, 2018
A carbon source stemming from daily fish migrations is implicated in the global carbon cycle.
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Shells absorb light from all directions
Sep 12, 2018
Nanoparticles with a shell structure improve the performance of zinc-oxide photodetectors.
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Reusing water to grow quality food in cities
Sep 9, 2018
Research to optimize aquaponics systems could inform a new era of urban food production.
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Bio-inspired materials decrease drag for liquids
Sep 6, 2018
Tiny nature-inspired cavities that trap air can stop liquids from sticking to surfaces without the need for coatings.
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The holistic approach to catalyzing change
Sep 6, 2018
Rethinking industry-scale catalytic processes could slash global energy consumption and even turn carbon dioxide into a valuable commodity.
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How extreme weather exacerbates air pollution
Sep 4, 2018
Simultaneously modeling air pollutants and weather under extreme conditions highlights the potential for serious health risks.
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Quantifying Red Sea plastics from coasts to fish
Sep 2, 2018
While drones scan beaches to assess plastic litter, microplastics are found in the digestive tracts of one in every six Red Sea fish.
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Anemones rely on epigenetics during symbiosis
Aug 16, 2018
Epigenetic mechanisms adjust gene expression in anemone symbiosis.
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Solar fuels working well under pressure
Aug 12, 2018
Computer analysis aids the formulation of methanol-based renewable fuels that can operate under compression ignition conditions.
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Hybrid nanomaterials bristle with potential
Aug 7, 2018
Triple-layered nanoarray electrode promises to boost battery performance and enhance other electrochemical processes.
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Renewables could drastically cut tailpipe emissions
Aug 5, 2018
Ethanol and related gasoline replacement fuels produce fewer smog-causing chemicals.
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The dynamic molecular changes of homing
Aug 5, 2018
Molecules reorganize to slow stem cells down, giving them a chance to adhere to and eventually cross the inner lining of blood vessels into the bone marrow.
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Bacteria that boost plant pumps against drought
Jul 29, 2018
Adding certain types of bacteria to soil could help protect plants against drought by activating a proton pump in root cells.
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Lasers write better anodes
Jul 29, 2018
Laser-scribed disordered graphene significantly improves sodium-ion battery capacity.
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Red Sea flushes faster from far-flung volcanoes
Jul 22, 2018
Volcanic eruptions in Mexico and the Philippines can lead to atmospheric changes that favor the ventilation of deep water in the Red Sea.
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Lighting the way to harvest water from air
Jul 22, 2018
A low-cost method for collecting water from the atmosphere could be used to provide potable water to dry, inland regions.
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Taking the lead toward witchweed control
Jul 19, 2018
A compound that binds to and inhibits a crucial receptor protein offers a new route for controlling a parasitic plant.
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Keeping up with sea-level rise
Jul 15, 2018
Maintaining a balance between rising sea levels and soil accumulation will rely on careful management of coastal regions.
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Searching for wind for the future
Jul 15, 2018
The first quantification of wind energy in Saudi Arabia points to high wind power potential for many decades to come.
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Water desalination picks up the pace
Jul 15, 2018
A membrane made of porous carbon-fiber structures grown on a porous ceramic substrate is more efficient than similar existing membranes at filtering seawater.
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Mysterious gentle giants gather off Saudi coast
Jul 8, 2018
Investigations of prey patterns fail to explain why whale sharks aggregate off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
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Superior seismic imaging for better drilling
Jul 8, 2018
Software could transform underground imaging of fossil fuel reserves by providing unprecedented detail in record time.
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Putting gas under pressure
Jul 8, 2018
Understanding the response of gas flames to acoustic perturbations at high pressure should make next-generation turbines safer and more efficient.
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Scanning in the fourth dimension
Jul 1, 2018
A novel imaging method makes it possible to capture object deformation in three dimensions over time with unprecedented accuracy.
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Future for crop breeding is CRISPR and clear
Jul 1, 2018
Precision molecular tools derived from bacterial defence systems are transforming the theory and practice of genetic modification.
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Remote corals pay the price of climate change
Jul 1, 2018
Corals, even in the most far-flung locations, are being affected by climate change but fare better in marine protected areas.
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Sustainability hinges on water and energy use
Jun 24, 2018
A plant scientist, a water specialist and a petroleum engineer walk onto a panel, “how do you define sustainability?” one asks.
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Simple swap for a greener toolkit
Jun 24, 2018
A metal catalyst that gives distinct carbon-based molecular skeletons upon ligand change may unlock cost-effective, green synthetic routes.
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Bacteria proven to be worth their salt
Jun 24, 2018
Bacteria isolated from desert plants could provide the key to maintaining productive agriculture in arid regions.
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Detecting metabolites at close range
Jun 22, 2018
Pairing a conjugated polymer with a redox enzyme generates a fast, selective and sensitive electrochemical biosensor for metabolites.
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Anemones take the heat with a little help from their friends
Jun 17, 2018
Research reveals the genetic response to heat stress and highlights symbiotic algae’s role.
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Fuel chemistry distilled
Jun 17, 2018
A new conceptual model for describing a fuel’s composition can accelerate and simplify combustion simulations.
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Electronic skin stretched to new limits
Jun 15, 2018
A metal carbide within a hydrogel composite senses, stretches and heals like human skin for use in medicine and robotics.
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Robots learn by checking in on team members
Jun 10, 2018
Innovative drone designs and software enable a team of drones to work together in a coordinated approach.
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Boring down on boron
Jun 10, 2018
Learning how boron evaporates will help to improve water desalination technologies.
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Coral tricks for adapting to ocean acidification
Jun 7, 2018
A molecular process that signals distress could also help corals adapt to climate change.
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Solar energy tapped for clean water
Jun 3, 2018
A 3D solar-steam generator design squeezes every last drop of energy from sunlight to produce fresh water.
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Making loudspeakers resonate like atoms
Jun 3, 2018
Tiny loudspeakers can efficiently produce low-frequency sounds due to effects similar to the quantum physics governing atoms.
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Synchronized swimming for seal migrations
May 27, 2018
Adding sound to elephant seal migration data reveals high levels of coordination when swimming long distances.
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The long and short of DNA replication
May 27, 2018
An unexpected two-step mechanism occurs when cells copy DNA.
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A metallic meeting in the middle
May 27, 2018
The interface between two tin-oxide semiconductors can exhibit unexpected metallic properties.
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Point patterns help to predict landslides
May 20, 2018
Rainfall simulations in statistical models could allow accurate prediction of dangerous landslides.
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Finding Nemo’s genes: reef fish genome mapped and shared
May 20, 2018
Nemo’s genome has been deciphered and made publicly available, helping researchers further investigate fish ecology and evolution.
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Combing light for tell-tale chemical fingerprints
May 20, 2018
Spotting signatures of potential pollutants made easier with quantum lasers that emit tunable infrared light.
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Enzyme adopts dynamic structure to function in hot, salty sea
May 13, 2018
Protein analysis could lead to new advances in DNA sequencing technologies.
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Connecting the dots to unlock brain structure
May 13, 2018
Mapping genetic influences on connections between neural networks could lead to a better understanding of brain organization and behavior.
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Mimicking a sweet solution to mop up pollution
May 11, 2018
A fast and safe method to prepare a 3D porous material that mimics the shape of a honeycomb could have broad applications from catalysis to drug delivery or for filtering air to remove pollutants or viruses.
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A seismic shift in oil exploration
May 6, 2018
Advanced analysis of seismic data could lead the next wave in oil exploration.
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Mapping movements of ocean creatures great and small
May 6, 2018
Big data shows that large marine vertebrates move differently, but consistently, through coastal and ocean waters.
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A clearer future for underwater exploration
May 6, 2018
An optical communication system could revolutionize underwater exploration and discovery.
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Smart skin for flexible monitoring
May 3, 2018
An electronic tag that stretches and flexes while it records location and environmental data can monitor marine animals in their natural habitat.
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Controlling the crystal structure of gallium oxide
Apr 29, 2018
Precise control of the atomic structure of gallium oxide layers improves the development of high-power electronic devices.
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Later tropical blooms could affect marine life
Apr 29, 2018
Color changes in the northern Red Sea indicate rising sea temperatures could significantly impact tropical marine ecosystems.
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Lining MOF pockets to detect noxious gases
Apr 29, 2018
Custom-made gas-sensing material could lead to inexpensive devices for real-time air-quality analysis.
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Surface engineering gets the red light
Apr 22, 2018
Perovskite particles could improve the performance of solar cells and light-emitting diodes via a simple process to stabilize the nanocrystal surface.
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Microbial communities have a seasonal shake-up
Apr 22, 2018
Turbulence and nutrient availability drive changes in Red Sea microbes.
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Energy efficiency on a roll
Apr 22, 2018
Ultrathin films curve up into long, light and cost-effective heat-harvesting tubes for high-power generation.
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Computer models combat malaria
Apr 15, 2018
A new malaria metabolic model may uncover better ways to treat a highly deadly disease.
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Building crystals on a very hot surface
Apr 15, 2018
An innovative chemical reactor for depositing semiconductors at very high temperatures draws on the strength of Saudi Arabia’s chemical industry.
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Shielding oxygen production to keep hydrogen coming
Apr 15, 2018
A porous cerium-based coating boosts the durability of oxygen-forming catalysts while maintaining their inherent water-splitting activity.
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The raw power of human motion
Apr 8, 2018
Standalone power modules that harvest and convert vibrations from their surroundings into electricity could soon fuel future microsystems.
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Powering the bottom line
Apr 8, 2018
A risk-based optimization scheme boosts confidence and profitability for future mixed-technology power plants.
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Tuning in to magnetic ink
Apr 1, 2018
A new ink containing iron oxide nanoparticles can be turned into fully printed and versatile components for cellular networks.
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Minding the gap ahead of future fuels
Apr 1, 2018
Oil expert Tadeusz Patzek aims to ensure that efficient recovery of oil and gas remains feasible whilst scientists find alternative green energy sources.
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Low pressure reduces bubble trouble
Mar 25, 2018
Spray coating and inkjet-based electronics manufacture are among the industrial applications in which liquid droplets are applied to a surface. But minuscule air bubbles that get trapped beneath the droplet as it lands can affect the coating’s quality and uniformity.
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Hussain is taking a flexible approach
Mar 25, 2018
From farming to healthcare, there are few areas of our lives that couldn’t be enhanced by incorporating flexible CMOS electronics.
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Grime does pay when it comes to wastewater filters
Mar 25, 2018
A grimy layer on wastewater filters could slow the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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Zooming in on brain function
Mar 18, 2018
Faster computations will allow researchers to see the finer details of brain activity in functional brain imaging.
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Potential for a cleaner blend of fuel
Mar 18, 2018
A technique modeling the combustion characteristics of gasoline blended with biofuels for cleaner and more efficient fuels.
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New eyes in the skies
Mar 18, 2018
The availability of high-resolution data collected by miniaturized satellites heralds a turning point in Earth and environmental sensing from space.
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DNA imaging made easy
Mar 11, 2018
New method offers a means of efficient and high-throughput technique to study the structure of DNA.
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Marine exploration sensing with light and sound
Mar 11, 2018
Unveiling new strategies to improve future wireless underwater sensing networks for marine research and communication.
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Glaciers provide clues to combat desertification
Mar 4, 2018
Understanding how bacteria help convert glacier bedrock into soil could help address desertification.
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Cleaning nanowires to get out more light
Mar 4, 2018
A simple chemical surface treatment improves the performance of nanowire ultraviolet light-emitting diodes.
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A light touch for revealing atomic frameworks
Mar 4, 2018
Materials that normally become damaged inside electron microscopes can now be imaged with atom-scale resolution.
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High salinity protects corals from heat stress
Feb 25, 2018
Corals living in highly saline waters may be more tolerant to rising water temperatures.
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Challenging statistics of weather extremes
Feb 25, 2018
More accurate statistical modeling of extreme weather will improve forecasting and disaster mitigation.
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Layered oxides for rechargeable zinc batteries
Feb 25, 2018
A technique of microwave synthesis of layered oxides enables high-capacity aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
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Pulling rank on spatial statistics
Feb 18, 2018
A technique that uses the power of computing could solve statistical problems cheaper and faster than current methods.
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A delivery platform for gene-editing technology
Feb 18, 2018
Nanomaterial coating enables efficient delivery of CRISPR-Cas9 machinery into the cell.
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Giving seagrass its due
Feb 18, 2018
Seagrass meadows play a pivotal role in protecting coasts against rising sea levels.
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Wiser ways with water
Feb 11, 2018
Safety assurance is the first step in bringing valuable wastewater into use, says Peiying Hong.
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Making data more accessible
Feb 11, 2018
Ying Sun is a multi-award-winning statistician who is inspired by the value of statistics in solving real-world problems.
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Khashab harnesses nature’s genius for tiny deliveries
Feb 11, 2018
2017 recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Award Niveen Khashab builds nanoscale ‘miniature machines’ with diverse applications.
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Bacterial superheroes may save the day for crops
Feb 4, 2018
Genetic analyses of a desert bacterium show it could help to improve crop production in arid lands.
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Round-the-clock power from smart bowties
Feb 4, 2018
Innovative diode design uses ultrafast quantum tunneling to harvest infrared energy from the environment.
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Super-adsorbent MOF to control humidity
Feb 4, 2018
A metal-organic framework that can take up twice its weight in water and then release it when humidity falls.
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Flexing for the next silicon wave
Jan 28, 2018
Ultrathin, rigid silicon segments that are wired through interdigitated metal contacts produce ultraflexible high-performance solar cells.
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Revealing hidden relationships in data
Jan 28, 2018
A method to visualize hidden statistical structure helps make sense of environmental data.
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Coral lifestyles reflected in their genes
Jan 28, 2018
A comparison of the genomes of two species of coral demonstrates unexpected genetic diversity.
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Rocking the cradle of humankind
Jan 21, 2018
Geophysical modeling of one of the world’s most important fossil sites reveals the history of the site where early humankind evolved.
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Taking control at the junction
Jan 21, 2018
Fine tuning the composition of nitride alloys can further the development of optical and electronic interface devices.
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Not just a stem cell marker
Jan 21, 2018
The protein CD34 is predominantly regarded as a marker of blood-forming stem cells but it helps with migration to the bone marrow too.
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Enzyme from briny deep resurrected in the lab
Jan 14, 2018
Genomes of single microbial cells isolated from the Red Sea could yield a goldmine for biotechnology.
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Making waves for ultrahigh definition displays
Jan 14, 2018
Wavy transistors that vertically gain width without increasing their on-chip footprint could drive future flexible displays.
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Under pressure—modeling human-induced earthquakes
Jan 14, 2018
A model incorporating the physics of ruptures provides valuable information about human-induced earthquakes.
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A burning ambition for clean fuel
Jan 10, 2018
The transition to renewables will take decades, so we must rush to clean up conventional fuel combustion, says Mani Sarathy.
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Trawl of Red Sea surface waters finds little plastic
Jan 7, 2018
The Red Sea has relatively low amounts of floating plastic debris in its surface waters due to fewer sources or faster removal.
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Putting some skin in the turbulence game
Jan 7, 2018
Theoretical simulations reveal how subtle changes in friction on an object’s surface can have a large effect on drag.
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Modeling where the wind blows
Jan 7, 2018
A new statistical technique could be used to more accurately locate global wind resources.
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Something in the air
Jan 1, 2018
Synchrotron study reveals oxygen’s influence on the chemistry that surrounds us.
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One bad apple can spoil a robot swarm
Jan 1, 2018
Coordinated robot swarms can achieve amazing feats, but even a single faulty unit can have serious consequences.
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Ancient jumping genes may give corals a new lease on life
Dec 24, 2017
Jumping genes could make an alga, and its coral host, more tolerant to warming sea temperatures.
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Carving out circuits that click into place
Dec 24, 2017
An easy and reliable assembly approach, inspired by building blocks, challenges the current fabrication of electronic systems.
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Fish’s rapid response to climate change
Dec 18, 2017
Some species of fish have special adaptive mechanisms that could improve their chances of surviving the greenhouse effect.
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A green separation for industry
Dec 17, 2017
Tailor-made membranes offer a cleaner method for the industrial-scale separation of chemical mixtures, says Suzana Nunes. But first we need to make their manufacture greener.
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Giant air pockets win the drag race
Dec 17, 2017
Creating teardrop-like gas cavities around metal spheres enables practically friction-free travel through liquids.
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The universal truth about sticky surfaces
Dec 17, 2017
Trapping molecules on custom-designed porous surfaces becomes easier with a new model that unifies previous theories of adsorption.
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Wet plasma makes a nano-sized splash
Dec 10, 2017
Silicon microelectronics and biomedical fields could benefit from a safe and cost-effective way to synthesize nanoparticles.
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Unleashing ultraviolet brings visible improvement
Dec 10, 2017
High-speed communication systems based on ultraviolet radiation are now in sight.
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Clear leads to fully transparent devices
Dec 3, 2017
Large-area, two-dimensional semiconductors wired through transparent oxide conductors produce high-performance see-through electronics.
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Transforming how we think about soils—from the ground up
Dec 3, 2017
A new soil classification system, and tools to implement it, helps understanding of the properties of the ground underpinning geo-engineering projects.
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Igniting future fuel research
Nov 26, 2017
Simple two-component mixtures are good surrogates for studying the ignition properties of next-generation gasolines.
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Tiny speakers break a barrier for sound
Nov 26, 2017
A loudspeaker design could allow small devices to produce powerful low-frequency sounds.
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Separation a sweet success
Nov 19, 2017
Cone-shaped sugar structures can be connected together to form selectively porous nanofiltration membranes.
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Physics forecasts for fracking and fuels
Nov 19, 2017
Physicists are playing unexpected roles in meeting future global energy challenges by modeling technologies such as fracking.
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Diagnosing the impacts of health policy
Nov 19, 2017
Study design allows more rigorous evaluation of complex healthcare interventions.
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Semiconductors with an aligned interface
Nov 12, 2017
Efficiency gains come from tuning the properties of semiconducting materials by combining layers of different composition.
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Sunny solution for killing E. coli
Nov 12, 2017
Treating wastewater with solar irradiation shows promise in reducing two E. coli strains but a resilient strain persists.
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A simple soak for a solar tune-up
Nov 12, 2017
A mild post-fabrication doping approach can boost the solar conversion of quantum dot-based photovoltaic cells.
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Simple statistics can be good enough
Nov 5, 2017
Study of the mismatch between spatial environmental data and a commonly used statistical analysis suggests simpler statistics are sufficient in many cases.
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Simple green synthesis is a breath of fresh air
Nov 5, 2017
A method for creating nanoparticles without using solvents could lead to environmentally friendly electronics.
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Briny pool bacteria can clean up and power up
Nov 5, 2017
Promising electrochemical technologies for cleaning wastewater are boosted by discovery of extremophilic microbes in the Red Sea.
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Cutting datasets down to size
Oct 29, 2017
A powerful statistical tool could significantly reduce the burden of analyzing very large datasets.
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Red Sea is warming faster than global average
Oct 29, 2017
The world’s warmest sea is heating up faster than the global average, which could challenge the ability of the Red Sea’s organisms to cope.
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Flexible batteries a highlight for smart dental aids
Oct 25, 2017
Redesigned lithium-ion batteries could help improve the efficiency of orthodontic devices.
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Streamlining space structures
Oct 22, 2017
A new computational framework marries ideas from computer graphics with civil engineering to reduce times and costs of constructing frame-based structures.
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Knowledge of larval fish just a drop in the ocean
Oct 22, 2017
A combination of morphological and molecular approaches gives researchers a first glimpse of Red Sea larval fish communities.
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A kite that might fly
Oct 15, 2017
Wind turbines suspended high in the sky have potential as an alternative power source for Saudi Arabia.
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Ocean atmosphere rife with microbes
Oct 15, 2017
Microbes are dispersed widely over the oceans with islands acting as stepping-stones to help transport of land-based organisms.
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Think laterally to sidestep production problems
Oct 15, 2017
The side-by-side deposition of atomically flat semiconductor sheets enhances solar cell conversion efficiency.
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Missing atoms in a forgotten crystal bring luminescence
Oct 8, 2017
A perovskite crystal’s powerful light-emitting capabilities could be due to missing atoms in its structure.
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Dataset size counts for better predictions
Oct 8, 2017
A statistical technique for modeling large datasets improves interpretation of climate and environmental data.
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Giant bacteria make algae easy to stomach
Oct 8, 2017
Symbiotic giant bacteria enable Red Sea surgeonfish to specialize their diets.
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A radical solution comes from mixing tools
Oct 1, 2017
The molten surface of a sodium-based material could assist the direct conversion of methane to useful building blocks.
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Red Sea gene pool follows water flow
Oct 1, 2017
Satellite imagery shows how currents shape the Red Sea ecosystem.
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Good vibrations for the future of computing
Oct 1, 2017
A vibration-driven logic gate could form the basis for the next generation of efficient, low-power computers.
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A little tension yields enormous solar crystals
Sep 25, 2017
New evidence of surface-initiated crystallization may improve the efficiency of printable photovoltaic materials.
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Bringing signals into phase
Sep 25, 2017
A novel type of electronic component made from a blend of polymer materials could enable more effective circuitry.
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The sky’s the limit for Earth observation
Sep 17, 2017
Emerging technologies are poised to transform how we observe the Earth.
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Fueling a cleaner combustion
Sep 17, 2017
Insight into the thermal decomposition of a potential fuel additive shows it could promote cleaner and more efficient combustion.
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A simple additive to improve film quality
Sep 17, 2017
Simple chemicals called glycol ethers help make better perovskite thin films for solar cells.
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No strings attached for underwater video system
Sep 14, 2017
An underwater wireless optical communications system for streaming high-quality, live video.
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Visualization helps science to see the unexpected
Sep 10, 2017
Advances in how science is presented means that visual tools can inspire research, as well as make its results accessible to the world.
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Gazing into the flames of ionic winds
Sep 10, 2017
New 3D visualizations that reveal how flames respond to electric fields could help improve combustion efficiency and reduce pollution.
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Letting the data speak for itself
Sep 3, 2017
A new statistical approach for environmental measurements lets the data determine how to model extreme events.
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Looking both ways for new-style semiconductors
Sep 3, 2017
Introducing asymmetry across the two sides of atomically thin materials brings new opportunities in semiconductors.
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Can coral reefs change with the times?
Sep 1, 2017
Coral ecosystems may be able to adapt rapidly to climate change through natural plastic responses.
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Dark materials squeeze green fuel from sunlight
Aug 27, 2017
Metallic nanostructures that slow down light dramatically can triple the efficiency of solar-based hydrogen fuel generation.
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Helping corals to cope with pressure
Aug 27, 2017
When faced with high salinity, the tiny plant cells within coral tissue alter their metabolites to better cope with stress.
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Shape-shifters soak up sunshine
Aug 27, 2017
Photosensitive perovskites change shape when exposed to light.
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Blink and you'll miss it
Aug 20, 2017
A faster approach for computer detection of moving objects in video takes us a step closer to mimicking the reflexive detection ability of the animal visual system.
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3D particle tracking? There's an app for that
Aug 20, 2017
Smartphones put state-of-the-art 3D particle tracking in the hands of the masses.
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Fewer defects from a 2D approach
Aug 13, 2017
Flatter materials have fewer imperfections, which makes for better solar cells and light sensors.
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Vapor harvesting gets the edge
Aug 13, 2017
Surface wettability has little effect on atmospheric water gathering, but edge structure is crucial.
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MOF keeps humidity in the Goldilocks zone
Aug 6, 2017
Dual-functioning MOF material autonomously ensures indoor humidity is just right.
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The awesome scope of big data
Aug 6, 2017
Sifting through huge amounts of data may bring better understanding of whale shark social structures, protein targets for drug therapies and disease-causing genes.
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Herbal medicine shows potential to treat cancer
Aug 6, 2017
Herbal remedy plants native to Saudi Arabia are shown to have potential as treatments for cancer.
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More rain for the Red Sea if El Niño breezes in
Jul 30, 2017
Modeling leads to a better understanding of the role El Niño plays in increasing rainfall along the coast of the Red Sea.
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Nature provides a key to repelling liquids
Jul 29, 2017
A nature-based technique paves the way for cheaper and environmentally friendly liquid-repellent materials.
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Smart sensors could save lives
Jul 22, 2017
3D-printed, disposable sensors capable of detecting noxious gases and changes in temperature and humidity could revolutionize environmental monitoring.
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Shaping up against pathogens
Jul 22, 2017
Plants can reprogram their genetic material to mount a defensive response against pathogens, which may have applications for agriculture.
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A firefly's flash inspires new nanolaser light
Jul 15, 2017
Synchronized emissions from innovative on-chip lasers create possibilities for inexpensive artificial neural networks.
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A blue carbon future
Jul 15, 2017
Mangroves, seagrass meadows, seaweeds and saltmarshes, the forests of the sea, perform a vital and often overlooked role in storing carbon and mitigating the effects of climate change.
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Going to extremes to predict natural disasters
Jul 8, 2017
A systematic approach to selecting and configuring statistical models improves predictions of extreme events.
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Nanoparticles take a bite out of infections
Jul 8, 2017
Spiky-shaped additives help antimicrobial coatings sense and inhibit bacteria growth on dental devices.
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Keeping the heat out
Jul 1, 2017
Insights into the thermal behavior of metal-nitride nanowires could open new avenues in optical electronics.
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Marine reserves offer protection
Jul 1, 2017
Protection zones for coasts and oceans are an effective way to help marine and human communities to adapt to climate change.
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Mushroom-like corals get their genomes mapped
Jun 24, 2017
The genome sequences of two "false" corals offer a window into the evolution of calcification, which may help their reef-building cousins.
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Splitting water for the cost of a nickel
Jun 24, 2017
A simple treatment of nickel to make it an efficient catalyst for water splitting.
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Using sunlight to the max
Jun 17, 2017
A floating membrane that uses sunlight to evaporate water shows potential for water purification.
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Winds and waves winding down
Jun 17, 2017
Wind intensities and wave heights in the Red Sea are decreasing over time—potential for a significant impact on its ecosystem.
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Short regulatory gene spotted
Jun 10, 2017
Two proteins produced by a single gene interact to keep the genome in check.
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A changing climate affects plankton populations
Jun 10, 2017
Data from a global oceanographic expedition predict how rising temperatures influence increase in plankton populations.
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The hidden order in DNA diffusion
Jun 6, 2017
The movement of DNA molecules seemingly explained by random motion conceals a more orderly march.
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Keeping the hydrogen coming
Jun 5, 2017
A coating of molybdenum improves the efficiency of catalysts for producing hydrogen.
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Fixing the role of nitrogen in coral bleaching
Jun 3, 2017
A unique investigation highlights how excess nitrogen can trigger coral bleaching in the absence of heat stress.
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Engines fire without smoke
May 27, 2017
Car manufacturers could clean up vehicle exhausts using a new model of gasoline combustion developed using experimental data.
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A bright future for sustainable agriculture
May 27, 2017
Passionate plant scientist Mark Tester conducts ground-breaking research into plants that could one day help feed the world.
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Catalytic teamwork transforms propane
May 20, 2017
Tungsten and titanium compounds join forces to turn a common alkane into other hydrocarbons.
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An inflammatory inference
May 20, 2017
The surface proteins responsible for navigating immune cells to sites of inflammation are identified.
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MOFs provide a better way to remove water from gas
May 17, 2017
A breakthrough in generating water-stable metal-organic frameworks allows efficient removal of water from gases.
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The brighter side of twisted polymers
May 15, 2017
Conjugated polymers designed with a twist produce tiny, brightly fluorescent particles with broad applications.
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Conservation in the smartphone generation
May 13, 2017
A remarkable collaboration, drawing parallels between human and animal ecology, uses data from smartphones to protect vulnerable species.
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Interdisciplinarity helps unravel the protein puzzle
May 6, 2017
The work of a small group specializing in demystifying proteins is having far-reaching effects.
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The crest of waveforms for next-gen radar
May 6, 2017
A new method for shaping the waveform generated by multi-antenna radar systems is inexpensive and practical.
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Potential for Saudi Arabian coral reefs to shine
Apr 29, 2017
Careful marine management and stricter fishing laws could enable Saudi Arabia’s coral reefs to thrive.
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Algorithm scours datasets to diagnose medical mysteries
Apr 29, 2017
A new tool uses genetic and clinical information to find the root cause of unexplained illnesses.
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Deep thinking brings underwater robot to life
Apr 24, 2017
An international, multidisciplinary collaboration that led to the world’s first underwater robotic avatar.
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Augmented reality at your fingertips
Apr 24, 2017
A flexible, carbon-based device that responds to humidity in two ways can sense 3D objects without touching them.
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Plastic pollution reaches the final frontier
Apr 18, 2017
Atlantic surface circulation transports high loads of plastic debris to remote Arctic waters.
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Smart healthcare uses stats to spot a stumble
Apr 15, 2017
Statistical monitoring technology can detect serious falls and immediately warn healthcare providers.
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Tweaking the transcriptome to tackle stress
Apr 15, 2017
Stressed dinoflagellates rewrite their genes during transcription.
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Setting regenerable polymer traps
Apr 15, 2017
Stable and recyclable materials synthesized using intrinsically porous polymers selectively retain CO2 from exhaust emissions and natural gas.
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Feeling the heat in cells
Apr 8, 2017
New nano-sized sensors provide unprecedented data on how heat diffuses in and out of living cells.
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New energies in gas sensing
Apr 8, 2017
An ultrathin semiconducting sheet showing gas-responsive electronic properties may lead to highly sensitive gas sensors.
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Glowing report on plant hormone function
Apr 8, 2017
A biological sensor can identify and quantify the activity of a little-known class of plant hormones, strigolactones.
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Making use of flat surfaces for catalysis
Apr 1, 2017
Using a plasma to alter the atomic composition of two-dimensional materials could make them better catalysts.
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The carpenter enzyme gives DNA the snip
Apr 1, 2017
Enzyme follows a two-step verification system before cutting and repairing DNA damage.
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Gold standards for nanoparticles
Mar 26, 2017
Understanding how small organic ions stabilize gold nanoparticles may allow for better control.
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Information storage with a nanoscale twist
Mar 25, 2017
Discovery of a novel rotational force inside magnetic vortices makes it easier to design ultrahigh capacity disk drives.
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Sharing expert experimental knowledge to expedite design
Mar 25, 2017
A repository of metabolic information provides a quick reference tool for designing useful synthetic biological systems.
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Getting a visual on complex data
Mar 18, 2017
A new method for visually presenting complex data distributions provides a much-needed tool for management, analysis and interpretation.
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Stretching toward energy efficiency
Mar 18, 2017
Deformable thermoelectric materials add a new twist to the design of energy-scavenging devices.
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Seeking adaptation for corals in times of stress
Mar 18, 2017
The Red Sea provides opportunities to coral bleaching and inform future practices to help safeguard the world’s coral reef ecosystems.
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Levitation trick gives drag the slip
Mar 11, 2017
Plunging hot spheres into viscous liquids reveals a way to reduce fluid resistance without complex engineering procedures.
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Warming to a new direction for perovskites
Mar 11, 2017
Controlling the orientation of hybrid perovskite crystals offers large-scale structural purity and new properties.
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A simple nose for noxious gases
Mar 4, 2017
Tunable porous MOF materials interface with electrodes to sound the alarm at the first sniff of hydrogen sulfide.
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Improving connections for spatial analysis
Mar 4, 2017
A statistical model that accounts for common dependencies in spatial data yields more realistic results for studies of temperature, wind and pollution levels.
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Signaling success for 5th gen communications
Mar 4, 2017
An efficient wireless signal optimization scheme achieves peak performance for next-generation mobile communications.
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Coffee-ring effect leads to crystallization control in semiconductors
Mar 2, 2017
Varying the thickness of crystallizing materials facilitates control over the patterns and properties of crystals.
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A safe sweep of weather data
Feb 25, 2017
A statistical technique for automatically cleaning erroneous data from weather-balloon observations will improve the accuracy of weather forecasting.
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Blind matchmaking for more efficient wireless networks
Feb 25, 2017
Autonomously pairing network users could expand the capability of the next generation of wireless networks
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First detection of an artemisinin-resistant malaria parasite contracted in Africa
Feb 21, 2017
Africa now joins Southeast Asia in hosting parasites partially resistant to the first-line antimalaria drug, artemisinin.
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High-sensitivity cameras reveal the atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks
Feb 19, 2017
Highly sensitive electron cameras allow researchers to see the atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks.
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Valley polarization gets a magnetic boost
Feb 18, 2017
Access to valley-polarized charge carriers by magnetic doping could transform electronics.
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Gene sequences reveal secrets of symbiosis
Feb 18, 2017
Genome sequences of dinoflagellate algae indicate how they maintain their symbiotic relationship with corals.
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Up in the air over Arabia
Feb 18, 2017
Studying dusty air, especially in the Middle East, which is part of the Earth’s notorious dust belt, has both local and global significance.
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Tracking superbugs for antibiotic resistance
Feb 11, 2017
An antibiotic resistant strain of bacteria found circulating in Jeddah’s municipal wastewater could have severe implications for public health.
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Better biosensors on edge
Feb 11, 2017
Inscribing porous, carbonized patterns into a polymer creates sensitive electrodes that detect biological molecules.
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A warm relationship between corals and bacteria
Feb 9, 2017
The close association between corals and bacteria may help protect coral from heat stress and bleaching.
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Quinoa—quest to feed the world
Feb 7, 2017
The high-quality sequencing of a quinoa genome brings new potential for global food security.
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Anderson's model holds for 2D materials
Feb 4, 2017
A simple model is shown to accurately predict the electronic properties of a combination of 2D semiconductors.
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Giving power to demand-driven electricity
Feb 4, 2017
A new approach to analyzing household electricity: smart-meter data could improve the performance and efficiency of national power grids.
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Keeping antennas at peak performance
Jan 28, 2017
Sensitive detection of partial faults in antenna systems could prevent performance degradation in wireless networks.
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A new path to fixing genes in living organisms
Jan 28, 2017
A gene-editing method shows promise for using targeted gene-replacement therapy in living organisms.
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The tipping point for marine agriculture
Jan 22, 2017
“Historians will look back on this era as the tipping point for marine agriculture,” said Carlos Duarte.
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Extracting more from wastewater
Jan 21, 2017
A material made by combining a metal and a polymer can help generate hydrogen and fresh water from wastewater.
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Catalysis with a light touch
Jan 21, 2017
Pairing two catalysts in a single, illuminated reaction flask proves to be a light-bulb moment for organic synthesis.
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The power of attraction
Jan 14, 2017
Hybrid organic-inorganic materials can self-assemble into tiny doughnut-like structures.
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The intersection of folding and function
Jan 14, 2017
The dynamic three-dimensional organization of chromosomal structure can profoundly influence plant gene expression.
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Taking graphics cards beyond gaming
Jan 9, 2017
A highly efficient mathematical solver designed to run on graphics processors gives scientists and engineers a powerful new tool for a common computational problem.
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An ordered route to improved performance
Jan 7, 2017
Reliable processing of an efficient solar cell material depends on how the solvent is removed.
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Rolling out an e-sticker revolution
Jan 2, 2017
High-speed fabrication developed at KAUST can turn out adhesive and flexible electronic devices in any shape imaginable.
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Divide and conquer pattern searching
Dec 27, 2016
A new data-mining strategy that offers unprecedented pattern search speed could glean new insights from massive datasets.
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Closer ties for silver clusters
Dec 18, 2016
Surrounding silver nanoclusters with hydrogen-rich shells offers new opportunities in catalysis and opto-electronics.
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Clownfish adapt for population survival
Dec 17, 2016
Identification of candidate pathways in clownfish shows they can control responses to population alterations.
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Assessing Red Sea potential for alternative energy
Dec 11, 2016
Advanced numerical models are helping researchers identify potential sites to exploit offshore wind and wave energy in the Red Sea region.
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Thinking outside nanocluster's box
Dec 11, 2016
Research at KAUST finds that silver atoms can be crafted into a box-shaped nanocluster by careful selection of ligand molecules.
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The promise of greener power generation
Dec 3, 2016
The characterization of compounds produced in combustion could lead to cleaner, more efficient power stations.
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Reconstructing the Red Sea's climate patterns
Dec 3, 2016
An advanced numerical model is helping researchers better understand the variability of the Red Sea’s climate patterns.
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Getting the jump on industrial failures
Nov 26, 2016
A statistics-driven method for the early detection of emerging problems in industrial processes could improve industrial safety, reliability and productivity.
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The race for more efficient engines
Nov 26, 2016
New technique lays the foundation for greener transport fuels and next-generation engines.
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Color-changing coatings ready for the big time
Nov 19, 2016
Wafer-thin, scratch-proof films can generate a rainbow of colors using random metallic nanostructures.
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Delivering a power punch
Nov 19, 2016
Microscale energy storage units for wearable and miniaturized electronic devices are improved using porous materials.
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Exploring how rice could survive salt stress
Nov 16, 2016
Real-time genetic detailing of rice plants highlights the roles of different loci in response to salt stress during growth.
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An international language for solar energy fields
Nov 12, 2016
Standardized reporting of energy conversion efficiency could help to develop photocatalysts to produce renewable fuels.
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Driven to diffraction
Nov 9, 2016
Optical elements that diffract light could lead to smaller and more powerful cameras.
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Keeping pollution under control
Nov 5, 2016
Sophisticated statistical methods can detect ozone pollution hot spots and monitor instrument failure.
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A blossoming field of precision agriculture
Nov 5, 2016
KAUST researchers are working to find new ways of monitoring irrigation, crop health and yields.
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Snapshots help nanomaterials harvest light
Oct 29, 2016
Fleeting bursts of light and electrons reveal traps that hamper solar cells and sensors.
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Solid progress in carbon capture
Oct 22, 2016
New heights reached for solids that capture carbon dioxide at low concentrations in gas mixtures.
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Mechanism for sodium storage in 2D material
Oct 22, 2016
Tin selenide is an effective host for storing sodium ions, making it a promising material for sodium ion batteries.
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A modern way to heal old wounds
Oct 15, 2016
Smart bandage technology provides instant updates on the condition of chronic wounds through a mobile phone app.
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Pure clear polymers
Oct 15, 2016
A clean, green, metal-free approach to making high-performance polycarbonates.
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Shape detection at fault
Oct 8, 2016
Software that automatically recognizes surfaces within complex three-dimensional images can benefit petroleum extraction.
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Helping computers to see who we really are
Oct 8, 2016
Algorithms that train computers to automatically detect human activity in videos can improve online searches and real-world surveillance systems.
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Against the flow of drug resistance
Oct 1, 2016
Certain bacteria-based water treatment systems may help prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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Fiery explosions of hot metal on water
Oct 1, 2016
Images of from a high-speed camera reveal a microbead formation process during the vapor explosion of liquid metal dropping into a pool of water.
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The first genome of a coral reef fish
Sep 24, 2016
A genome for the blacktail butterflyfish may illustrate how reef fish adapt to challenging conditions in the Red Sea.
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Gentle sensors for diagnosing brain disorders
Sep 24, 2016
New sensor design paves the way for safer and more effective brain monitoring.
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Tunable sound transmission shapes up
Sep 24, 2016
Carefully designed crystal structures can now be tuned to control how they transmit acoustic waves.
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Leukemia treatment offers hope
Sep 17, 2016
Antibodies directed against cancer stem cells could help patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
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Self-assembled nanostructures hit their target
Sep 17, 2016
A biocompatible nanomaterial that can be controlled with light finds a use in gene delivery.
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The significance of seaweed
Sep 12, 2016
Carbon storage by coastal macro algae is a significant but neglected aspect of the global carbon budget.
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Red skies and rifting processes
Sep 10, 2016
Satellite radar image analysis reveals that rifting in Iceland exhibits simultaneous horizontal and sideways movement.
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Barley that thrives in salty soils
Sep 3, 2016
Mapping the genetics underlying barley yields helps pinpoint mutations responsible for increasing the crop’s salt tolerance.
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Filling in the blanks of virtual cities
Aug 27, 2016
New software generates three-dimensional models of buildings, with applications for disaster relief support.
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Building blocks for methane gas storage
Aug 27, 2016
Tweaking the structure of metal-organic frameworks could transform the capacity to use methane as a fuel.
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A good idea bubbles to the surface
Aug 27, 2016
Imploding bubbles improve the growth of single-crystalline perovskite solar cell thin films.
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Modeling dust flow from Africa to Arabia
Aug 20, 2016
High-resolution modeling improves understanding of dust flow from Africa across the Red Sea toward the Arabian peninsula.
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Crafting technology from nature's darkest secrets
Aug 20, 2016
Exploiting the properties of disordered chaotic systems leads to low-cost energy harvesting and innovative micro-surgery applications.
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Surface fractures as magma moves
Aug 20, 2016
Surface deformation caused by magma rising within the crust may in turn have prevented a volcanic eruption in Saudi Arabia.
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Step into the white light for faster communication
Aug 13, 2016
Nanocrystals that generate white light could help combine lighting and communications systems into one.
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Enhancing understanding of genetic regulation
Aug 13, 2016
Researchers round up clues to track down enhancers.
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See-through circuitry
Aug 13, 2016
Atom-by-atom deposition leads to low-cost, high-performance transparent electronic materials.
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Technology search for relationships
Aug 6, 2016
A sketch-based query for searching for relationships among objects in images could enhance the power and utility of image search tools.
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How tiny imperfections impede performance
Aug 6, 2016
Understanding the impact of surface defects underpins improved efficiency of hybrid organic/inorganic solar cells.
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Catalysis steps into the third dimension
Aug 6, 2016
Nonsurfactant polymers template produces a highly porous, three-dimensional inorganic crystal to enhance catalysis and separation.
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Rhythm adjustment for CO2 rise
Aug 1, 2016
Evolutionary alterations to circadian rhythm genes help reef fish adapt to the higher levels of carbon dioxide of future oceans.
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Seismic echo turns into super-resolution images
Jul 30, 2016
A signal processing technique that makes use of seismic echoes is able to image subsurface geology at unprecedented resolution.
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The bioprospects of mangrove roots
Jul 30, 2016
Researchers uncover a potential treasure trove of microbes living with mangroves.
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Memory device sees the light
Jul 23, 2016
Ferroelectric tunnel junction promises low-power, high-density data storage.
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Making space for climate simulations
Jul 23, 2016
A statistics-based data compression scheme cuts data storage requirements for large-scale climate simulations by as much as 98 percent.
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Exploring artificial biosynthesis
Jul 16, 2016
Metabolic route explorer helps to optimize the pathways for artificial biosynthesis of valuable products.
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Whale shark populations are young and transient
Jul 16, 2016
A population study of whale sharks in the Red Sea reveals unique group dynamics.
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Electric fields tame the flame
Jul 9, 2016
A clearer understanding of how flame is affected by electric fields paves the way for advanced electrically assisted combustion technology.
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A golden replacement
Jul 9, 2016
Altering a single atom in a silver nanocluster considerably changes its properties, creating an exciting opportunity to design these clusters.
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Tweaking the perfect recipe
Jul 9, 2016
Adjusting the cooking time is all it takes to tune the magnetic properties of these multi-functional iron nanowires.
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A clean separation
Jul 7, 2016
The efficient purification of propylene using a fine-tuned porous material delivers advances in petrochemical production.
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Faster prediction of wireless downtime
Jul 2, 2016
An efficient simulation scheme that hones in on the rarest elements in a dataset can help predict capacity exceedances in wireless networks.
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Nanoscale patterning is better with gas
Jul 2, 2016
Adding a gas enhances the processing of hybrid organic-inorganic materials for improved solar cells.
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Exploring protein form to find function
Jun 25, 2016
Existing systems for predicting protein structure are outperformed by a newly developed method.
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Utilizing a broader share of the solar spectrum
Jun 25, 2016
Graphene quantum dots can improve the efficiency of silicon solar cells.
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Focus on acoustic lenses
Jun 25, 2016
Carefully-designed meta-surfaces are used to build acoustic lenses that can transmit highly focused sound waves.
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Getting a handle on extremes
Jun 18, 2016
A statistical model that accurately describes rainfall at both extremes opens the way for more reliable predictions of flood and drought risk.
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Saving precious water with nanoscale ingenuity
Jun 18, 2016
Biology has inspired new ways to harvest and collect water.
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Copolymer membranes toughened up
Jun 11, 2016
Innovative chemistry has produced synthetic membranes with improved properties for industry, research and biomedicine.
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Partnering for sustainable fresh water production
Jun 6, 2016
Combining methods for water desalination results in low-cost, highly efficient water production.
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Sharing movement aids learning
Jun 4, 2016
Automated learning of an individual’s movement patterns shared over mobile and social networks could help us to connect better.
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Here's a tip for better stability
May 31, 2016
A new understanding of why tungsten-doped thin films degrade so rapidly in air may lead to better designs for semiconductor technologies.
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A deadly delivery for breast cancer
May 28, 2016
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles may help destroy difficult-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer tumors.
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Threading the way to touch-sensitive robots
May 21, 2016
Smart threads can be woven into pressure-sensitive electronic skin for robots or medical prosthetics.
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Ultrafast charge separation
May 21, 2016
Understanding the dynamics of electrons in polymers will enable more efficient solar cells.
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Hydrocarbons from the sky
May 17, 2016
Ocean cruise studies input of PAHs from the atmosphere into the ocean.
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Antivirals waiting to be discovered in coral reefs
May 14, 2016
The Red Sea may be a treasure chest of potential new drugs.
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From head to tail in search of piRNAs
May 14, 2016
Small non-coding RNAs thought to be found in testes are also present in the adult mouse brain.
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The heat is on for thermoelectric power
May 7, 2016
Layered MXene semiconductors enable efficient thermoelectric power generators.
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The switchable switch
May 7, 2016
A novel logic gate allows for added electronic functionality.
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A clearer view of rainfall patterns
Apr 30, 2016
Improved random modeling allows scientists to generate realistic patterns of high-frequency rainfall.
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Sneaky losses solved for resistive memory
Apr 30, 2016
A data readout scheme achieves an unprecedented reduction in power consumption for a promising high-performance resistive memory architecture.
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Graphene powers up water purification
Apr 30, 2016
Self-cleaning graphene-coated membranes remove water pollutants while harvesting energy from microbial decomposition.
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A terminator for truncated transcripts
Apr 23, 2016
A gene linked to plant stress response helps to prevent the production of defective proteins.
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Branching out for the right fuels
Apr 23, 2016
Metal-organic frameworks are effective in separating linear from branched paraffins.
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Feeding in the moonlight
Apr 16, 2016
Consistent around the world's ocean, the phases of the moon affect the upward migration of the world’s most abundant type of fish for feeding.
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A picture of the artist captured in a stroke
Apr 16, 2016
A graphics technique is the first to identify people based on their sketching style.
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Timing is everything
Apr 16, 2016
A better understanding of fuel ignition processes in internal combustion engines could help break new barriers in fuel efficiency and emission reductions.
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Taking the heat out of emitters
Apr 9, 2016
Semiconductor light-emitting diodes fabricated on a metal substrate are less prone to overheating.
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Sensing the pressure
Apr 9, 2016
Thin flakes of silver make robust and flexible electrodes for pressure sensors.
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Defying symmetry for better synthesis
Apr 2, 2016
Insight into the role of sulfur-bearing ligands provides a better handle on ways to synthesize asymmetric metal nanoparticles.
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Less is more when it comes to soot
Mar 26, 2016
A complex computational model provides a more accurate description of soot formation.
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Simulations blow wind tunnel tests away
Mar 26, 2016
A simulation scheme for aerodynamic turbulence could replace expensive wind tunnel tests.
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Photodetectors gain a super-sized advantage
Mar 19, 2016
Integrating large-area perovskite crystals into simple circuitry leads to optical sensors with high bandwidth and sensitivity.
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Catching more of the sun
Mar 19, 2016
Combining quantum dots and organic molecules can enable solar cells to capture more of the sun’s light.
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Making a splash
Mar 12, 2016
Ultrafast imaging reveals the influence of even ultrasmall surface roughness on inkjet printing.
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Good vibrations for organic semiconductors
Mar 12, 2016
Infrared pulse sets molecules vibrating, freeing trapped charges and boosting current.
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An easier path to treating malaria
Mar 5, 2016
Bringing three powerful chemical groups together offers new possibilities in drug development.
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Shaping rate rules to fuel the future
Feb 27, 2016
Precise rate constants could provide high-fidelity combustion models for cleaner and more efficient fuels.
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An ocean observatory for the Red Sea
Feb 27, 2016
Studies conducted at the Saudi Aramco-KAUST Marine Environmental Research Center provide new insights into the physical and biological aspects of the Red Sea.
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Noisy cells produce bursts of protein
Feb 20, 2016
A new mathematical model explains how random factors affect the production of proteins within the cells.
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Coastal creep by Red Sea mangroves
Feb 20, 2016
Satellite imagery shows that the Red Sea’s mangrove forests have increased, not decreased, over the last 40 or so years.
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Artificial skin sensors made from sticky notes
Feb 18, 2016
A paper-based sensor that mimics the sensory functions of human skin has been developed for the first time from low-cost and commonly available household materials.
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Pathogen expertise boosted with latest genomics
Feb 13, 2016
Expert knowledge in the field of DNA and RNA sequencing puts KAUST at the forefront of high-impact pathogen research.
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Designing the perfect surface catalyst
Feb 13, 2016
Learning how an aluminum compound binds to silica may pave the way to a reliable petrochemical catalyst.
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Wireless devices tune-in to cloud power
Feb 6, 2016
Next-generation mobile networks can use cloud computing algorithms to manage the increasingly high data demands of users.
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Bringing computational engineering into the fold
Jan 30, 2016
An interactive computational tool opens new possibilities for "developable" surfaces.
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Ready for the high seas?
Jan 30, 2016
Seagrass genome reveals the structural and physiological adaptations needed for plants to survive and thrive in the marine environment.
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New lessons for an old magnet
Jan 23, 2016
The surface structure of magnetite is crucial to its performance in magnetism-based electronic applications.
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Clear detection of ultraviolet light
Jan 16, 2016
Transparent crystals that grow from heated solutions offer an improved material for detecting ultraviolet light.
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Aesthetic patterns for freeform architecture
Jan 9, 2016
Planar designs are used to model complex curved surfaces, with applications from architecture to 3D prints.
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Reality check for Red Sea wave predictions
Jan 2, 2016
Current models that predict ocean surface conditions overestimate wave patterns in the middle of the Red Sea.
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Graphene oxide sifts out CO2
Jan 2, 2016
Graphene oxide combined with a polymer membrane creates a barrier that is selectively permeable to carbon dioxide.
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Nano-Lego for clean energy
Dec 26, 2015
Novel solid-state materials may hold the key to cleaner fuels and cheap, efficient gas storage.
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The brain gamers
Dec 19, 2015
Novel use of gaming technology enables researchers to 'step inside' the brain.
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Catching a glimpse of the double helix
Dec 19, 2015
Direct imaging of a single DNA molecule provides insights into fundamental biological processes.
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Faster, finer filtration
Dec 12, 2015
The right blend of polymers enables rapid and molecule-selective filtering of tiny particles from water.
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A smoother route to smart sensors
Dec 12, 2015
Growing high-quality films of hybrid perovskite materials takes solution-processed phototransistors to new levels of performance.
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Dust shifts and strengthens tropical rain belt
Dec 5, 2015
Dust plays a critical role in determining rainfall over the Middle East and North Africa.
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Know your blends
Dec 5, 2015
Experimental and numerical studies reveal the combustion properties of blended fuels at elevated pressures.
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Effect of dust on the Red Sea
Nov 28, 2015
Ship-based studies of dust levels above the Red Sea reveal significant variations and confirm the reliability of satellite monitoring.
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An antenna that goes the distance
Nov 21, 2015
A low-cost, copper-based flexible and stretchable antenna improves far-field data communication in wearable electronics.
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Closing in on semiconductor band gaps
Nov 21, 2015
Atomically thin heterogeneous semiconductors with tunable electronic properties pave the way for next-generation two-dimensional devices.
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Miniature flexible sensor to detect heart disease
Nov 14, 2015
A new biosensor made of laser-etched electrodes on a gold-coated polymer may provide an effective and cost-efficient way to assess heart disease risk.
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Microscope tracks carriers in space and time
Nov 14, 2015
An electron microscope fitted with a femtosecond laser visualizes the dynamics of excited carriers on the surface of a material in real space and time.
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Emulsions reveal their family secrets
Nov 14, 2015
Capturing the hidden details of coalescence cascades that connect bubbles and droplets may improve oil extraction practices.
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Molecular immunity from microbes
Nov 10, 2015
Harnessing a bacterial system of defense can protect plants against viral pathogens.
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Dusty days over Arabia
Nov 7, 2015
Modelling reveals how atmospheric dust influences daytime patterns of energy transfer from sunlight.
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Burning a better biofuel
Nov 7, 2015
Chemical reaction modeling and combustion experiments reveal how 2-methylbutanol would behave in advanced engines.
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Smart technology shows where we're at
Nov 7, 2015
A combination of state-of-the-art sensors and standardized data analysis will transform research for tracking animals and humans.
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A knock-out engine performance
Oct 31, 2015
Environmentally friendly butanol additives improve gasoline performance in spark ignition engines.
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The darkest black
Oct 31, 2015
Metallic nanostructures absorb light better than any other known structures.
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Sensors for a light touch
Oct 31, 2015
Biocompatible tactile sensors based on magnetic hair-like structures enable new applications for touch sensors.
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A greener approach to a green solution
Oct 24, 2015
A solvent-free technique for creating adsorbent materials could reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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Silver nanoparticles' gold luster
Oct 24, 2015
An atomically precise investigation reveals close similarities between silver and gold nanoparticles.
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A new take on old materials
Oct 17, 2015
A mineral used in electrochemical devices that was thought to be a semiconductor is now identified as a metal.
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Tiny drops pack an unexpected punch
Oct 17, 2015
Ultrafast cameras spy surprising air-trapping effects intrinsic to droplet-based technologies such as inkjet printing.
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When icy surfaces aren't a drag
Oct 10, 2015
High-speed imaging of perfect ice spheres free-falling in water reveals surprising insights into drag reduction.
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Brain waves in boxes
Oct 3, 2015
A statistical method helps to identify abnormal signals in electroencephalograms and locate their source in the brain.
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Silver nanospheres expose cancer’s single flaw
Oct 3, 2015
Arrays of tiny silver nanolenses can detect a unique mutation with the potential to cause cancer among a mix of human peptides.
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Trend reversals in the Middle East
Oct 3, 2015
Conflict and economic crises, combined with pollution control measures, are changing the air above the Middle East.
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Doubled up protein protects against cancer
Sep 26, 2015
Insight into additional functions of a key cancer protein could pave the way for new anti-cancer drugs.
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Lasers bridge the rainbow
Sep 26, 2015
Subtle changes to the composition of a semiconductor structure enable laser light at colors previously not thought possible.
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The Red Sea models the future
Sep 26, 2015
Detailed analysis of nutrient distribution and circulation in the Red Sea could provide a model for the future of the world’s oceans.
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Antibubbles make a splash
Sep 19, 2015
Stable air layers that wrap around liquid drops can retain their remarkable geometries a thousand times longer than theory predicts.
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Unlocking complex interactions
Sep 19, 2015
Functions of interacting molecular complexes are uncovered through a novel method of aligning the interaction interface of each complex.
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Getting to the roots of microRNA
Sep 12, 2015
Proteins that have dual roles in the molecular processing of RNA could be manipulated to produce tougher plants.
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A model for coral-algae relationships
Sep 12, 2015
Analysis of sea anemone genome yields unprecedented detail of anemone-algae symbiosis, and may provide a model for coral symbiosis.
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Helping flowing cells make a connection
Sep 5, 2015
A modern twist on a traditional biochemistry technique lets scientists study interactions that trap cells in circulation.
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Giving drones a lift
Sep 5, 2015
Simulations show that an actuated jet of air from the wing can dramatically improve the aerodynamic performance of micro-aircraft such as drones.
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DNA division can slow to a halt
Aug 31, 2015
Termination sites of DNA are shown to stop slow-moving replication forks but not faster ones.
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A solar heater inspired by the lotus flower
Aug 29, 2015
Chemical tricks improve the efficiency and durability of photothermal membranes that use sunlight to turn water into steam.
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Resolving richer textures with computer vision
Aug 29, 2015
A novel computing technique recognizes and captures the distinctive surface patterns appearing in videos and images.
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Bacterial power to reduce toxicity of water supply
Aug 22, 2015
Wastewater treatments based on bioelectrochemical systems can generate energy while removing potentially toxic compounds.
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Choosing the right scheme for green communications
Aug 22, 2015
Performance analysis reveals how different resource allocation schemes may impact the energy efficiency of a cognitive radio system.
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Sensing for sustainable agriculture
Aug 22, 2015
Novel use of sensors and associated high-resolution imaging in agriculture aims to facilitate a more sustainable future.
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Honey bee behavior is in the genes
Aug 22, 2015
An integrated set of genetic mechanisms controls whether bees behave as foragers or nurses.
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Atomically flat semiconductor devices
Aug 15, 2015
Perfect interfaces between sheets of two-dimensional semiconductors enable advanced electronic devices.
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Spreading the flame
Aug 15, 2015
Simulations reveal the final moments of a fuel droplet as it combusts in a spray injection engine.
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Assessing seawater safety
Aug 15, 2015
Elevated bacterial populations in waters near beaches and urban areas could pose a problem for desalination plants.
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Dots are part of the solution
Aug 8, 2015
Quantum dots improve the performance of cost-effective, solution-processed solar cells.
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Water-treated semiconductors up transistor speed
Aug 8, 2015
Performance improvements of indium zinc oxide transistors could lead to enhanced transparent displays for screens and phones.
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A one way trip for water
Aug 1, 2015
A material for filtration that is easy and cheap to produce could aid water treatment, solvent filtration and membrane-catalysis.
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Visual computing hits a moving target
Aug 1, 2015
A surprisingly simple algorithm helps computers perceive individual objects inside videos from their movement patterns.
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Better routing for wireless networks
Jul 27, 2015
An improved wireless communication protocol enables more robust links between remote electronic devices.
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Coral reef fish: not such a family affair
Jul 27, 2015
Some coral reef fish species don’t settle very close to home.
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Disease researchers have a way with words
Jul 25, 2015
Specialized word search method sheds light on phenotypic similarity of diseases.
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Watching fish adapt to climate change
Jul 20, 2015
A coral reef fish can acclimate to warm temperatures in just two generations.
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Signal noise annoys no more
Jul 13, 2015
Identifying noise in communication signals helps to filter out glitches and improve transmission quality.
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Resistance requires a rethink of reused water
Jul 13, 2015
Treated wastewater may be suitable for some irrigation uses, but antibiotic-resistant microbes could be cause for concern.
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Taking the guesswork out of experimental design
Jul 11, 2015
A fast computational method optimizes sensor measurement networks for noisy, sparsely observed environments.
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Building better blockers for solar cells
Jul 11, 2015
An oxide layer optimized to selectively transmit electrons can improve the efficiency of organic solar cells beyond 10 percent.
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Silicon tubes for smarter transistors
Jul 7, 2015
Transistor designs based on nanotubes could considerably reduce the power demands of computers.
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Ocean's carbon pump reaches new depths
Jul 7, 2015
A look at life in the depths of the ocean reveals an efficient system of pumping carbon out of the atmosphere.
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MOFs with smaller pores better select gases
Jun 27, 2015
Making the pores of metal-organic frameworks smaller could open up new opportunities in gas separation techniques.
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Perfect absorption graphene style
Jun 27, 2015
A tiny device broadens the bandwith to enable absorption with wide-reaching potential for electrical engineering.
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A light load for nano-porters
Jun 20, 2015
Tiny carriers assembled from oppositely charged nanoparticles open to release their cargo under light exposure.
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Discovering a new coral species
Jun 20, 2015
A coral named for KAUST could provide a glimpse of future reef conditions under climate change.
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QD Solar brings quantum cell technology into the light
Jun 13, 2015
Funding from KAUST is helping to bring innovative solar power technology to fruition with startup company QD Solar.
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Peak performance for proteins
Jun 13, 2015
An improved peak fitting procedure enables a better determination of protein structures.
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Branching out into solar cells
Jun 6, 2015
The fabrication of branched titanium dioxide nanomaterials enhances the connectivity in solar cells for a better performance.
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Finding the face in the crowd
May 30, 2015
An algorithm that maximizes the difference between data categories achieves high accuracy in classifying faces.
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Targeting cancer cells with tiny magnetic wires
May 30, 2015
Magnetic nanowires with weak magnetic fields and low frequencies can destroy cancer cells without generating heat.
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Plate separation births two volcanic islands
May 26, 2015
The emergence of two volcanic islands in the Red Sea suggests a larger underlying event linked to African-Arabian plate separation.
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Pathogens hitch a lift on host’s metabolism
May 26, 2015
A new computational framework shows how pathogens interact with host cells at the metabolic level.
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Whale sharks hide in plain sight
May 16, 2015
Rather than migrating, whale sharks in Tanzania hide surprisingly close to home year-round.
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Membranes that can manipulate gases
May 16, 2015
Thin film membranes could efficiently separate carbon dioxide and other gases from mixed gas flow streams.
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Fixing a greenhouse gas for useful chemicals
May 16, 2015
A catalyst that helps develop a new route to break up carbon dioxide uses a renewable source of clean energy.
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On-off switches for quantum devices
May 9, 2015
Efficiently extracting the charge required by quantum dot solar cells can be controlled by chemically configuring molecules.
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Winter monsoons keep the Red Sea fertile
May 9, 2015
A warmer Red Sea may be more productive due to the influence of winter monsoons.
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Finding patterns in big data
May 9, 2015
A statistical approach that can find patterns in large data sets, even in the event of missing or incorrect figures, is proving useful from genomic studies through to planning a marine reserve.
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Diet drives gut bacteria in reef fish
May 2, 2015
DNA sequencing of reef fish microbiomes shows that diet is all-important.
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Optical chips harness the power of rogue waves
May 2, 2015
A microchip designed to generate and control rogue waves of light on the nano-scale has many potential applications.
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Dynamics of deep-sea carbon deposits spike interest
Apr 25, 2015
Analyses of marine bacteria offer insights into processes of carbon storage and release beneath the sea.
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Electronics conference gives a positive charge
Apr 25, 2015
Highlighting sustainability and the work of female researchers was a strong focus of the international KAUST-US NSF electronics conference.
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Cloth holds the power for storing energy
Apr 25, 2015
A woven carbon cloth coated in a conducting polymer and an oxide-material provides a stable way of storing energy.
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An origami 'slinky' that harvests incidental energy
Apr 25, 2015
Lightweight and low-cost device uses friction inside paper-based coils to transform mechanical motion into electricity.
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Taking computing to the next level
Apr 25, 2015
KAUST’s new supercomputer will enable ground-breaking scientific modeling and analysis in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
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Solar cells: a solution for better crystals
Apr 18, 2015
A fast and cost-efficient fabrication process for high-quality perovskite crystals bridges the gap to silicon.
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Using nature’s tricks to harvest atmospheric water
Apr 18, 2015
An inkjet-printed surface can turn fog into drinking water using bio-inspired micropatterning and adhesion technology.
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Nano therapeutics heat up
Apr 18, 2015
Smart, stretchable pads open up a new approach for thermotherapy.
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Neat and complete nanoparticles ready for use
Apr 4, 2015
Replacing the organic molecules surrounding atomically precise silver nanoparticles prepares them for practical applications.
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Tsunami: The importance of underwater landslides
Apr 4, 2015
An underwater landslide triggered by the 2011 earthquake in Japan may have exacerbated the resulting tsunami.
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Sequencing reveals strains behind cholera outbreak
Mar 28, 2015
Whole-genome sequencing of the bacterium responsible for a cholera outbreak reveals a population structure missed by traditional methods.
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A different kind of light
Mar 28, 2015
The discovery of the incandescent light bulb has transformed human existence. New LED technologies promise to be the next step forward.
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Exploring the brain by mimicking the brain
Mar 21, 2015
A new collaboration could lead to supercomputers emulating the efficiency of the brain.
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Small tweaks enhance solar cell efficiency
Mar 21, 2015
Electron-rich organic polymers boost power conversion in solar cells.
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Getting more fuel from water
Mar 16, 2015
Producing hydrogen from water is improved by creating an orderly catalyst.
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Softly softly approach for tiny catalyst
Mar 16, 2015
Researchers reveal a low-impact synthetic strategy for producing supported small nickel nanoparticles – a powerful catalytic form of the metal.
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KAUST takes on an expert worth his salt
Mar 16, 2015
A leader in desalination science, TorOve Leiknes gives water treatment research in Saudi Arabia a major boost.
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Securing future energy supply
Feb 6, 2015
KAUST’s Earth Science and Engineering Program is underpinned by a drive to develop sustainable ways to get the best from natural resources and quantify environmental hazards.
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Decoding noncoding sequences
Feb 6, 2015
Evolution has left alone the protective functions of noncoding sequences of the human genetic blueprint.
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A breeding ground for successful start-ups
Feb 6, 2015
State-of-the-art facilities and world-class research projects give rise to thriving start-up companies based at KAUST.
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Growing on salty soils
Feb 6, 2015
KAUST Center for Desert Agriculture leads research to improve crop yields from desert soils.
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Tiny tuner turns heat into power
Feb 6, 2015
Sustainable energy generation boosted by a nanoscale device that converts thermal infrared radiation to an electrical current.
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Plants coping with salt stress
Feb 1, 2015
Discovery of the molecular mechanism by which a protein confers salt tolerance in plants could boost crop yields in high-saline soils.
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Herbicide resistance: shedding light on the shikimate pathway
Dec 26, 2014
Resistance to a popular herbicide provides insight into the control of a key biosynthetic pathway.
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How extremophiles handle the briny deep
Dec 26, 2014
Single-cell analysis of microbes from Red Sea deep brine pools reveals the genetic innovations needed to thrive in extreme conditions.
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Run for your brain
Dec 26, 2014
Lactate plays an unexpected role in brain function.
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pH-responsive particles yield a terrific trap
Dec 24, 2014
Nanoparticles with pores that expand and shrink could prove valuable for biochemical research and drug delivery applications.
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Molecular movie reveals enzyme’s mechanism of action
Dec 24, 2014
An enzyme involved in maintaining genome fidelity goes through seven steps to recognize its DNA substrates.
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Warming up for the deep dive
Dec 24, 2014
Devilrays soak up the sun’s heat then make some of the deepest and fastest dives ever recorded in the ocean.
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Polymer composites: taking stock of bonds
Dec 24, 2014
Theoretical studies analyze the nature of the bonding relationship between conjugated polymers and carbon-based materials.
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Glassy spin clusters shatter expectations
Dec 24, 2014
Nanoscale thin films containing unconventional, glass-like magnetic states can lead to the development of novel charge-spin coupled devices.
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Windows could take the heat
Dec 23, 2014
Generators embedded in windows produce electricity from the temperature differential between an air-conditioned interior and a sunny outside world.
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Lights up for chaotic storage
Dec 23, 2014
Chaotic optical resonators can trap more light energy than their orderly counterparts.
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Thinking outside the box in flood control
Dec 23, 2014
Floating paper cubes containing low-cost, inkjet printed electronic sensors can wirelessly monitor floods in real time.
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Solar cells: connecting the dots
Dec 23, 2014
Light absorption capacity of quantum dot solar cells may soon reach the infrared.
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Hope of a silver bullet
Dec 23, 2014
A single photon can free two electrons within a nanocrystal of silver sulfide, revealing its promise as a solar cell material.
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Unlocking the mysteries of Red Sea eddies
Dec 23, 2014
First-time reports of the statistical properties of ‘whirlpools’ show they are frequent and seasonal.
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Fuel for thought: Improving combustion for a cleaner future
Dec 23, 2014
KAUST’s Clean Combustion Research Center aims to develop technologies for future fuel formulations, more efficient engines, and new methods for power generation.
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Capturing carbon dioxide
Dec 23, 2014
Chemically fine-tuning the structure of a class of light porous materials allows efficient and selective removal of CO2 from air.
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Flexible transistor shows memory potential
Dec 23, 2014
Multitasking ferroelectric polymer could store or process data faster than its rivals.
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Graphene is taking charge
Dec 22, 2014
Graphene-based capacitors prove useful in advanced non-linear electronics.
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A speedy solution for sharper star gazing
Dec 22, 2014
A novel algorithm promises faster functionality for the world’s largest optical-near infrared telescope.
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Parasite scan yields new targets
Dec 20, 2014
Enzymes crucial to parasite growth offer clues in fight against malaria.
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Bugs boost clean-up
Dec 17, 2014
Resins improve bacterial performance in converting seawater to potable supply.
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Plenty more fish in the deep sea
Dec 17, 2014
Mysterious deep dwelling fish are vastly more plentiful than previously thought and are likely to play a major role in ocean carbon budgets.
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Bent, but not broken
Dec 17, 2014
Bendable electronics could help make robust wearable devices that can continuously monitor a person’s health.
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Blueprint guides the shape of things to come
Dec 14, 2014
The ability to more precisely design an industrial material will support broad applications such as the storage of gas, including CO2.
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Making the silent genes speak
Dec 13, 2014
Regulating an overlooked set of genes may help biologists manipulate cells to find new therapy options.
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Fewer steps to a shining success
Dec 9, 2014
Streamlining the process to fabricate quantum dot devices could improve their potential as low-cost, flexible solar cells.
