Upcycled plastic membrane helps clean up waste
Feb 5, 2023
Plant-derived biosolvents enable the sustainable conversion of plastic waste into valuable membrane materials.
Feb 5, 2023
Plant-derived biosolvents enable the sustainable conversion of plastic waste into valuable membrane materials.
Feb 2, 2023
A neural network that can learn its own learning algorithm opens the door to self-improving artificial intelligence.
Jan 30, 2023
A new disease model that can account for contact patterns between age groups shows how infectious diseases evolve in space and time and how to predict future case numbers across a region.
Jan 26, 2023
Salt-rejecting microchannels help make seawater drinkable using the power of the sun.
Jan 24, 2023
Structural biology study reveals dynamics of DNA ligation during genome replication.
Jan 22, 2023
The image of an object that is obscured when the light passes through a scattering material can be recovered in real time.
Jan 16, 2023
Detailed 3D simulations of the Lebanon Restraining Bend will enhance understanding of fault structures and associated seismic activity.
Jan 10, 2023
Ammonium-ion electrolytes could help create ecofriendly and sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, particularly for grid storage.
Jan 8, 2023
Screens fabricated from organic materials show promise for improved X-ray imaging for medical and security settings.
Jan 4, 2023
A novel modeling technique provides valuable insights into the maturation of oil and gas in the Tuwaiq Mountain shale formation.
Dec 28, 2022
Wirelessly powered large-area electronics could enable a cheaper and greener internet of things.
Dec 27, 2022
Using ammonia as a hydrogen-rich energy source requires technology that can spot pollutants in flames.
Dec 19, 2022
Rechargeable batteries to benefit from the development of lithium-loving foams.
Dec 15, 2022
Environmentally friendly renewable biosolvents could help clean up the manufacture of solar panels.
Dec 14, 2022
Textbook model of lagging-strand synthesis may be too simplistic for human DNA.
Dec 13, 2022
Insight into the spinning-induced scattering of sound could help create next-generation acoustic devices using new phonon modes.
Dec 11, 2022
While corals die out worldwide, resistant reefs in the northern Red Sea could endure a dire global warming scenario.
Dec 8, 2022
Better understanding of the mechanisms involved in DNA repair may pave the way for developing inhibitors to improve the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
Dec 6, 2022
Computer simulations show how nitrogen injections can help flush oil from underground storage.
Dec 4, 2022
Stress-response protein promotes the accumulation of metabolites that help anti-pathogen defenses.
Nov 29, 2022
Compliant and conductive carbon nanomaterial could be the perfect fit for on-skin electronics.
Nov 27, 2022
Laboratory parameters maintained at physiologically relevant levels allow for more robust experiments with human cells.
Nov 24, 2022
An inexpensive piece of hardware integrated with solar panel controllers can protect isolated power networks from cyberattacks.
Nov 21, 2022
Studying the molecular motion of proteins reveals previously unseen binding sites that could be targeted by new drug candidate molecules.
Nov 20, 2022
Nanostructured surfaces enable lab-on-a-chip lung cancer diagnosis.
Nov 14, 2022
Advanced electronic components based on spintronic concepts could add additional protection to smart devices.
Nov 10, 2022
Resonating silicon microbeams sense temperature shifts induced by airborne molecules.
Nov 7, 2022
An asymmetric statistical model provides a better fit for imbalanced data with rare "positives," such as longitudinal health datasets.
Nov 6, 2022
A deep-learning technique could offer accurate large-scale predictions in the field of geospatial statistics.
Nov 2, 2022
Crop resistance to a significant parasitic plant could be increased through gene editing or chemical treatment.
Nov 1, 2022
Smart windows that can polarize sunlight could offer a low energy alternative to Wi-Fi.
Oct 30, 2022
Machine learning could fast-track the formulation of tailor-made mixtures, including “greener” fuels.
Oct 26, 2022
Clean hydrogen fuel is easier to produce from seawater with stable hierarchical electrocatalysts.
Oct 23, 2022
A flat all-dielectric reflector metalens design could benefit optical imaging, manipulation and communications.
Oct 18, 2022
An enzyme from a Red Sea bacterium suppresses the formation of a slimy biofilm that helps propagate hospital-acquired infections.
Oct 16, 2022
Revealing zinc’s interaction with a critical transport protein underscores the need to study biological pathways under physiologically relevant conditions.
Oct 9, 2022
Elaborate interaction discovered between epigenetic regulatory protein and its activating lipid partner.
Oct 6, 2022
Ultrathin carbon membranes made from ordered polymer materials yield salt-free water quickly.
Oct 4, 2022
Blocking the overexpression of specific repeat RNA sequences could prove promising for the treatment of premature aging syndromes.
Oct 2, 2022
Heat-loving bacteria from an Antarctic volcano could help degrade and clean up oil in the world’s coldest continent and beyond.
Sep 28, 2022
Sea turtles nesting along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline highlight the need for emerging megacities to protect marine habitats.
Sep 23, 2022
The generation of a high-quality genome from a coral specimen reveals an alternative pathway for cysteine biosynthesis in animals and cautions against overreliance on model organisms.
Sep 22, 2022
Modeling air quality over the Arabian Peninsula reveals that pollution from anthropogenic sources is contributing to health risks and climate change.
Sep 20, 2022
Multifunctional porous conductive membranes help microbes eat their way to a faster carbon dioxide conversion.
Sep 18, 2022
A citizen science project uncovers new details about the lives of oceanic manta rays in the Red Sea, including a possible nursery site.
Sep 12, 2022
Precisely determining the energy levels of different solar materials leads to high performance devices.
Sep 8, 2022
Seasonal phytoplankton blooms in the Al-Wajh lagoon differ from those in the adjacent Red Sea due to regional water dynamics and nutrient availability.
Sep 6, 2022
How pollutants disperse in the atmosphere can be modeled more reliably using a physically based geostatistical framework.
Aug 31, 2022
A highly efficient enzyme combined with a multigene engineering approach offers potential for sustainable production of water-soluble pigments in plant tissues.
Aug 30, 2022
Polymer-based membranes that selectively separate hydrocarbon and crude oil mixtures could eclipse current industrial thermal processes.
Aug 28, 2022
Pulses from an atom-sharp tip enable researchers to break and form chemical bonds at will.
Aug 24, 2022
Enhancement of adhesion molecules improves the ability of blood-forming stem cells to take root in transplant recipients.
Aug 21, 2022
A simple reordering of the layers in solar-cell modules can help improve efficiency.
Aug 18, 2022
Heat treatment shrinks polymer’s pores to enhance solvent filtration.
Aug 16, 2022
Deep molecular analysis of the bone marrow microenvironment reveals that the cells regulating blood stem cell maintenance are more diverse than expected and have features likely to be conserved between species.
Aug 14, 2022
A comprehensive study suggests the Arabian plate is geologically stable and capable of withstanding long-term forces from surrounding tectonic activity.
Aug 11, 2022
Fiddler crabs and other burrowing creatures could support the future of nutrient-deficient soils of dried-up mangroves.
Aug 9, 2022
Fabricating intricate optical structures onto the tip of an optical fiber creates a new source of special light beams.
Aug 7, 2022
A faster and more statistically accurate modeling scheme enables better prediction of climate and environmental conditions at very large scales.
Aug 4, 2022
Nanomaterials offer a way to get many electrical charges from each photon absorbed by a solar cell.
Aug 2, 2022
A transition metal catalyst discovery could help to establish renewably generated electricity at the heart of a clean chemicals industry.
Jul 31, 2022
Time is running out, say researchers who are proposing a framework to guide the safe use of microbes to restore global biodiversity loss.
Jul 28, 2022
A combination of efficient math and parallel computation accelerates the modeling of viscous liquid flow.
Jul 27, 2022
An extra metal fluoride layer facilitates charge separation and boosts performance in perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells.
Jul 25, 2022
Selective membranes allow harvesting and concentration of valuable molecules from cultured microbes.
Jul 3, 2022
Abnormal protein tied to Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome found to control gene splicing.
Jun 29, 2022
A newly identified heat-stable Cas13 enzyme could lead to improved diagnostics and new biotechnological applications.
Jun 28, 2022
Nanotechnology that accelerates the transition of stem cells into bone could advance regenerative medicine.
Jun 22, 2022
Porous MOFs enable simple molecular separations based on mismatches in physical profiles.
Jun 20, 2022
The statistics of extreme events helps to better understand epileptic seizures.
Jun 19, 2022
Porous nanosheets combined with polymers can remove contaminants from methane.
Jun 14, 2022
A standardized method for monitoring the condition of coral reefs could strengthen global efforts to manage vulnerable marine habitats.
Jun 12, 2022
An AI-powered imaging system called MutipleXLab provides rapid automated phenotyping of seed germination and root growth that will help select plants that grow well.
Jun 9, 2022
Built-in heterojunctions enhance the ability of nanoparticle photocatalysts to produce hydrogen fuel from water.
Jun 5, 2022
Systematic study resolves a debate on the best combination of metals to catalytically clean NOx from vehicle emissions.
May 31, 2022
Teaching AI to capture the full spectrum of human emotions when annotating artwork.
May 26, 2022
An online tool reveals the extent of gene-restructuring events in noncoding sequences.
May 24, 2022
Tool reveals hidden features on chest scan images.
May 22, 2022
Graphitic thin films hit high temperatures within seconds under low voltage.
May 17, 2022
A single-actuator system allows sensor-free highly precise position control for microelectromechanical devices.
May 15, 2022
Optical fibers doped with perovskite nanocrystals bring new opportunities for photodetectors for high-speed, free-space and underwater data links.
May 11, 2022
A universal mechanism could explain the formation of carbon nanoparticles in interstellar and terrestrial environments.
May 9, 2022
Researchers have identified stem rust resistance in the wild cereal plant Aegilops sharonensis and successfully transferred the resistance gene into bread wheat.
Apr 26, 2022
New insights narrow the gap between large-scale atmospheric models and microscale features of atmospheric winds.
Apr 24, 2022
A sand-based mulch could help reduce irrigation on desert farms.
Apr 20, 2022
Light causes small rapid distortions in solar cell material, affecting how charge carriers behave.
Apr 17, 2022
Machine learning techniques used to analyze case data show promise for predicting the evolution of an epidemic.
Apr 13, 2022
Simulations show that solar panel installations could go a long way toward addressing Saudi Arabia’s growing water crisis.
Apr 10, 2022
Hybrid material helps ferry genetic cargo to target cells.
Apr 5, 2022
Clean and sustainable fuels could be derived by combining ammonia with complementary combustion-modifying additives.
Mar 31, 2022
An interface-templated method enhances the crystallinity of large single-layer graphene sheets on insulating supports.
Mar 29, 2022
Stem cell analyses could reveal how extra doses of some genes lead to the characteristics seen in males born with one or more surplus X chromosomes.
Mar 27, 2022
Insight into the function of the nucleocapsid protein could help develop drugs that reduce coronavirus impact.
Mar 21, 2022
Modeling the impact of meteorological forces on the Red Sea shows that winds in the southern part of the sea modulate sea-level surges across the basin.
Mar 17, 2022
Unmanned aerial vehicles show promise for monitoring coastal water flows over large areas.
Mar 14, 2022
Sequencing a high-quality bread wheat genome facilitates the identification of a gene that confers stripe rust resistance and may lead to improved crop resilience.
Mar 13, 2022
A novel device architecture makes organic electronics applicable to 5G telecommunications.
Mar 10, 2022
An electrode made from inexpensive earth-abundant metals bubbles with potential for green fuel production.
Mar 8, 2022
Tunable perovskite-based multilayered films provide long-term stability for high-performing solar cells.
Mar 7, 2022
A novel plant-breeding strategy is targeting crop yield, nutritional value and stress tolerance, all through the expression of one gene.
Mar 3, 2022
A solar-driven system to generate electricity and produce water for crops in arid areas may help a decentralized approach to food, water and energy security.
Feb 28, 2022
Sensitive and flexible scintillation screens bring better X-ray imaging.
Feb 23, 2022
Inspired by the human eye, a neuromorphic vision system recognizes handwritten numbers.
Feb 20, 2022
Membranes made from date seed biomass could provide a greener and more cost-effective alternative for industrial separation.
Feb 15, 2022
Hydrogen peroxide only forms in the presence of ozone in water microdroplets.
Feb 13, 2022
A corrected description of the "tail dependence" for extreme events leads to a better statistical model for environmental data.
Feb 10, 2022
Detection methods that identify the weaknesses in smart power grids will prevent cyberattacks from disrupting supply to critical infrastructure.
Feb 8, 2022
Cell processes and research reproducibility may be significantly impacted by changes in batch cultures as cells grow. More monitoring and improved procedures are needed.
Feb 3, 2022
Genomic defense mechanism harnessed to manipulate gene activity in worms.
Jan 30, 2022
Damage-causing bubbles might form at much lower impact velocities than expected.
Jan 27, 2022
Waste materials are used to create an environmentally friendly filtration system for industrial applications.
Jan 25, 2022
In-memory sensing technology will facilitate electronic systems that are faster, smaller and consume less energy.
Jan 23, 2022
A catalyst turns three monomer mixtures into diblock dialternating terpolymers in a single step.
Jan 19, 2022
Comparing different approximation methods for analyzing large spatial datasets allows for a better understanding of when these methods become insufficient.
Jan 13, 2022
The statistics of extreme events reveal that cryptocurrency prices tend to fall in tandem but rise more independently.
Jan 11, 2022
Warmer waters in the central tropical Pacific in recent decades have led to shifts in atmospheric wind jets, bringing more winter rainfall to the eastern Arabian Peninsula and less to the south.
Jan 9, 2022
Pulses of intense light could clean organic pollutants from wastewater.
Jan 5, 2022
Cold still causes far more deaths than heat in India.
Jan 3, 2022
Wearable device alerts users about muscle fatigue by monitoring pH levels of sweat.
Dec 15, 2021
Layered nanomaterials shine for lossless light-energy conversion.
Dec 14, 2021
Transistor-based sensors offer hope for rapid diagnosis and treatment for COVID-19 and other infections.
Dec 8, 2021
Novel statistical methods help tell the difference between "false positives" and true detections of protein domain hotspots that could be linked to cancer.
Dec 5, 2021
Satellite data analysis lays a foundation for future studies on the impact of climate change on the Red Sea ecosystem.
Nov 30, 2021
Damage from adding electrical contacts to sensitive semiconductors can be mitigated using a buffer layer and optimized deposition.
Nov 28, 2021
Miniature RNA-cutting protein harnessed for diagnostics and therapeutics.
Nov 23, 2021
Stacked deep learning offers a better way to detect hacking into industrial control systems.
Nov 21, 2021
The three-dimensional structure of a protein complex that is key for replicating damaged DNA offers insights into its regulation.
Nov 18, 2021
A network of body monitoring devices connected using our own tissue could form the basis for the internet of bodies (IoB).
Nov 16, 2021
An energy efficient membrane technology could lead to a low-cost and environmentally sustainable separation technique.
Nov 14, 2021
Understanding the interplay between bacteria and sulfur is leading to exciting biotechnologies that could enable crops to be irrigated with salty water.
Nov 10, 2021
The conversion of captured CO2 into fuels and other valuable hydrocarbons could enable a sustainable nonfossil-fuel-based economy.
Nov 7, 2021
Restoration processes to increase the resilience of corals are needed to counter environmental pressures from climate change.
Nov 3, 2021
Rather than just burning it, coal could also become a valuable solar desalination material.
Nov 1, 2021
Providing 3D-printed structures can help coral reefs recover faster.
Oct 28, 2021
Combining two chemical-free treatments shows promise as an approach for reducing biofilm build-up on anaerobic bioreactor membranes.
Oct 25, 2021
Saudi Arabia might not be shaken from its ambitious development goals, but it cannot rule out large earthquakes entirely.
Oct 20, 2021
Unusual reaction pathways to hydrocarbon clusters could bring a paradigm shift to the understanding of soot and interstellar chemistry.
Oct 17, 2021
A wax-based treatment for jute bags improves water repellency and reduces loss of stored food grains.
Oct 11, 2021
A screen-printing approach to creating foldable circuits could make many functional devices easier and cheaper to mass produce.
Oct 11, 2021
Understanding how liquid marbles behave as they evaporate provides valuable insights into these unique structures and their potential applications.
Oct 6, 2021
Molecules move within elongated protrusions to help stabilize migrating cells inside the bloodstream.
Oct 3, 2021
Movable airborne antennas receiving cellphone signals could reduce EMF exposure while offering higher data transmission speed and using less power.
Sep 28, 2021
Incorporating regular cracks in electrodes for wireless strain sensors brings surprisingly better sensitivity.
Sep 26, 2021
Tiny light-emitting devices that can create all the colors in the rainbow are essential for the next generation of phones and screens.
Sep 21, 2021
Metal-organic framework membranes that selectively separate hydrocarbons set the stage for more sustainable petrochemical processes.
Sep 19, 2021
Sustainable electricity-free appliance can harness solar energy to reduce temperatures on hot days.
Sep 16, 2021
Corals face a grim future over the coming decades and researchers urge faster efforts to reduce global emissions and to enhance coral reef resilience.
Sep 12, 2021
New modeling shows that heatwaves across Europe have increased in both frequency and spatial extent over the past century.
Sep 8, 2021
An in vitro cellular model that mimics the initial phase of human embryo creation could improve understanding of infertility.
Sep 7, 2021
Extending the lifetime of hot electrons could help make solar cells more efficient.
Sep 1, 2021
Polymer membranes with precisely controlled, uniform and very small pore structure could bring ion-sieving capacity to many applications.
Aug 29, 2021
Batteries made from earth-abundant metals show great potential for grid-scale energy storage.
Aug 26, 2021
A nano-scale memristor is shown to have superior stability for random number generation as an integral part of secure data transmission.
Aug 25, 2021
A simple camera system paired with a sophisticated image-processing algorithm can achieve faster and more accurate reconstructions of particle flow.
Aug 23, 2021
An eight-fold speed up of deep machine learning can be achieved by skipping the transmission of zero values.
Aug 22, 2021
Clever contacts enhance perovskite/silicon tandem solar-cell performance.
Aug 18, 2021
A simple holistic solution plugs the performance-sapping defects that hamper new alternative solar materials.
Aug 15, 2021
A partial matching approach can overcome the dimensionality "curse" of continuous measurements over time to yield more accurate future predictions.
Aug 13, 2021
Probiotic treatment prevents the death of corals from heatwaves.
Aug 13, 2021
The biomedical research community needs to do more to ensure their findings are relevant and reproducible.
Aug 12, 2021
Statistical tools help fine-tune the parameters and approximations of models used to make sense of large spatial datasets.
Aug 9, 2021
Computational models capture the capricious behavior of forest fires.
Aug 8, 2021
Tiny drops that resemble an extracellular matrix can be used to culture cells for delivery into the human body.
Aug 4, 2021
Studying slow, gentle and previously undetectable events will help reveal the origins of damaging earthquakes.
Aug 3, 2021
Theoretical modeling helps boost the efficiency of a device that generates both clean drinking water and electricity.
Aug 1, 2021
Predicting wireless traffic using artificial intelligence could improve the reliability of future wireless communications.
Jul 29, 2021
An approach that reduces the computational power required to analyze huge amounts of DNA data for identifying new microbes and their proteins could be used for manufacturing anything from new antibiotics to plastic-degrading enzymes.
Jul 26, 2021
A mixed-precision approach for modeling large geospatial datasets can achieve benchmark accuracy with a fraction of the computational run time.
Jul 14, 2021
Perfecting the dimensions of chemical separation membranes is a step toward a sustainable chemical industry.
Jul 11, 2021
Machine learning accelerates the search for promising Moon sites for energy and mineral resources.
Jul 7, 2021
Honing a growth chamber cultivation technique leads to the identification of novel bacteria from Red Sea mangrove sediments.
Jul 4, 2021
The twin technologies of unmanned aerial vehicles and wireless sensors could be the ideal combination to counter forest fires.
Jul 4, 2021
Conquering a chemical challenge to control the structure of a polymer opens a path to better biosensors.
Jun 29, 2021
A layer of hierarchically three-dimensional porous graphene greatly suppresses a problem holding back the development of lithium-sulfur batteries.
Jun 23, 2021
Electrical and computer engineers take on complex modeling questions that can further our understanding of virus spread in small spaces.
Jun 20, 2021
New lateral flow test Vigilant is cheaper, easier to use and as reliable as the current gold standard PCR test for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Jun 18, 2021
Ultrathin needles for probing plants could help keep crop health in check.
Jun 17, 2021
3D models of bone formation provide a tool for tissue engineering, biomedical research and drug testing.
Jun 15, 2021
An extended epidemic model that accounts for uncertainty and the latest data can better predict the evolution of pandemics.
Jun 13, 2021
Honeybees bring back more than just nectar from their floral feasts and these microbes may help them survive turbulent times.
Jun 10, 2021
A single-molecule layer that helps to channel electrical charge into an electrode can outperform the best conventional material.
Jun 8, 2021
Trends in heat discomfort are more subtle than expected across Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Jun 6, 2021
Geologic structures and deposits below planetary surfaces can be mapped faster than ever.
Jun 3, 2021
The system offers an economical way to source essential battery material.
Jun 1, 2021
Ozone depletion following the Toba eruption around 74,000 years ago compounded the ensuing volcanic winter and caused a human population bottleneck.
May 30, 2021
Detailed and extensive genome sequencing of a subspecies of rat-infecting malaria parasites should instruct human malaria research.
May 27, 2021
An enigmatic bacterium proves a useful ally for the synthesis of single-atom catalysts to split hydrogen from water.
May 26, 2021
New diagnostic technique could help contain the spread of COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks.
May 23, 2021
A lot happens and changes within a thin one-meter-thick transition layer between deep Red Sea water and an expansive underlying brine lake.
May 11, 2021
The tightly defined ratios of metals in metallic organic frameworks makes them ideal starting materials for novel catalyst creation.
May 9, 2021
Pure red-light micrometer-scale emitting devices made from a nitride semiconductor reaches excellent efficiency.
May 6, 2021
Calculations predict that atom-thin sheets of carbon chalcogenides will grow wider when stretched in any direction.
May 4, 2021
Combining expertise has shed new light on how cells self-destruct during microbial infection.
May 4, 2021
Mixed-cation single crystals narrow the gap between perovskite and top-performing semiconductor solar cells.
May 2, 2021
The chemical concept of aromaticity is inspiring new developments in the area of catalysis.
Apr 29, 2021
The weird and wonderful genome of dinoflagellates looks nothing like other eukaryotic genomes.
Apr 29, 2021
Coral ancestors had the genetic toolkit to make skeletal structures and only took simple evolutionary steps to begin building reefs.
Apr 29, 2021
A detailed analysis combining seafloor mapping and earthquake and gravity data shows that the oceanic crust under the Red Sea is older than previously thought.
Apr 27, 2021
The intense sparks that occasionally accompany charged sandstorms can arise from turbulent movements of airborne dust.
Apr 25, 2021
The evolving periodicity of the brightness of certain types of stars can now be described mathematically.
Apr 20, 2021
New method can simultaneously diagnose cases, track variants and detect co-infections.
Apr 20, 2021
A neural network that mimics the biology of the brain can be loaded onto a microchip for faster and more efficient artificial intelligence.
Apr 18, 2021
Heat stress disrupts the physiological processes of corals prior to clear signs of bleaching, with implications for adaptation strategies for coral reefs in a warming climate.
Apr 14, 2021
The statistics used to understand social networks reveal the diversity of functional connections in the brain.
Apr 14, 2021
National lockdowns have provided a unique opportunity to assess the effects of human activity on wildlife, which could translate into new attitudes and better policies.
Apr 12, 2021
Optimizing network communication accelerates training in large-scale machine-learning models.
Apr 8, 2021
Predicting areas of the Red Sea most susceptible to overheating by the end of the century could help conservation efforts to protect its precious coral reefs.
Apr 6, 2021
For the sake of marine life, international collaboration is required to reduce undersea sounds.
Apr 4, 2021
A printable hydrogel made of ultrashort peptides could help shape cells into viable tissues.
Mar 31, 2021
Technologies that use the metabolic properties of microbial communities to treat wastewater and generate energy will transform water reuse.
Mar 30, 2021
Researchers have made unparalleled ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors through temperature and timing, just like baking bread.
Mar 29, 2021
Large-scale analysis of pedestrian data from three European cities examines how building density and street design influence pedestrian behavior.
Mar 25, 2021
Flying drones connected by a cable tethered to a ground station could be a flexible solution for enhancing wireless connectivity in temporary hotspots.
Mar 21, 2021
Coating crop seeds with bacteria found on a desert shrub boosts yields in hot fields.
Mar 21, 2021
Researchers show how bacteria have adapted a sensing mechanism that allows them to live in different environments.
Mar 17, 2021
Rational molecular design produces air-stable polymer-based semiconductors to better exploit waste heat for electricity.
Mar 15, 2021
A mutational change of an enzyme’s dynamics increases its activity on a chromatin histone, ultimately causing a common lung cancer.
Mar 14, 2021
Nanoclusters with a copper-hydrogen core provide new structure-activity insights.
Mar 11, 2021
Combining two light-absorbing materials and optimizing the flow of current improves the performance of solar cells.
Mar 9, 2021
A diverse category of porous materials can separate and purify key industrial chemicals at low temperatures.
Mar 7, 2021
Modeling shows the true cost of heat on PV system performance.
Mar 4, 2021
Metal organic framework helps silver catalyst to turn greenhouse gas into useful chemical feedstock.
Mar 1, 2021
Catalyst nanoparticles trap an unprecedented range of wavelengths of light to convert carbon dioxide into methane.
Feb 28, 2021
Fluid injection of perovskite semiconductors creates microwires to build different optoelectronic devices on a single silicon chip.
Feb 25, 2021
A low-cost diagnostic tool can detect a range of viruses without the need for expensive materials or facilities.
Feb 23, 2021
Providing corals with cocktails of natural probiotics could enhance their tolerance to stress and reduce mortality in coral bleaching events.
Feb 21, 2021
An interactive platform helps users visualize where SARS-CoV-2 mutations start, how wide they spread and how infectious they are.
Feb 21, 2021
Solar-powered brine crystallization could alleviate the environmental impacts of seawater desalination.
Feb 18, 2021
Volatile alkanes can rapidly acquire oxygen atoms in a free radical chain reaction, a process significant for fuel combustion and air pollution.
Feb 18, 2021
Sophisticated geometry design gives rise to a new form of crystalline material.
Feb 16, 2021
Tiny light-emitting probes give researchers a better option for noninvasive imaging of living tissue.
Feb 15, 2021
A focus on the fundamental physics of cloud formation leads to highly realistic simulations of different types of clouds.
Feb 11, 2021
An antibody loaded onto a porous metal organic framework is released by the acidic environment that surrounds tumors, avoiding the adverse effects of administering the antibody alone.
Feb 10, 2021
The timing of phytoplankton blooms in the Red Sea could help determine next year’s fish catch.
Feb 8, 2021
A pioneering framework will monitor groundwater use for agricultural irrigation across Saudi Arabia.
Feb 2, 2021
A new analysis of satellite data gives a detailed view of how extreme dust events have changed over time.
Jan 31, 2021
Red Sea atlas of algal blooms reveals the need for more sustainable fish farming.
Jan 28, 2021
A new protocol brings the precise standards of engineering to the realm of synthetic biology.
Jan 26, 2021
A database of newly generated stem cell lines could provide the key to understanding the genetic factors that drive Klinefelter syndrome and related diseases.
Jan 25, 2021
Advanced laser-printing techniques prove ideal for creating tiny optical communication devices with complex internal structures.
Jan 20, 2021
Nanostructure-templated electrochemical polymerization enhances speed and selectivity in organic membrane-based processes.
Jan 18, 2021
Shower spray is like water off a duck’s back to bathroom flies.
Jan 17, 2021
An assistive technology uses magnetic skin to support freedom of movement for people with quadriplegia.
Jan 15, 2021
Some organisms evolve an internal switch that can remain hidden for generations until stress flicks it on.
Jan 10, 2021
Computer models efficiently and accurately simulate the magnetic responses of ferrofluids by considering only the fluid’s surface.
Jan 6, 2021
Tackling climate change in marine ecosystems requires diverse strategies, from protecting coasts to farming kelp and restoring whale populations.
Jan 5, 2021
An electrochemical method for stabilizing a reactive molecule can help the development of higher efficiency solar cells.
Jan 3, 2021
Roads installed with wireless charging technology could become an integral feature of our cities in an electric vehicle future.
Dec 21, 2020
A single semiconducting material can produce white light by emitting light across the visible spectrum.
Dec 20, 2020
A high-frequency model developed using data from new high-precision rain gauges gives fresh insight into the dynamics of rain and runoff events.
Dec 17, 2020
Microbiologist Peiying Hong explains current research into COVID-19 monitoring and surveillance using wastewater.
Dec 13, 2020
Researchers uncover an overlooked process enhancing the carbon-removal potential of mangroves.
Dec 10, 2020
A prediction model that considers multiple landslides over time in a given region may improve the accuracy of early warning systems.
Dec 8, 2020
A highly selective and sensitive laser sensor can pick up low-level benzene emissions in ambient air.
Dec 6, 2020
Ultrathin porous films that can pluck out specific nanoscopic molecules could refine oil purification and drug development.
Dec 3, 2020
The balance of the sexes in marine turtle hatchlings may be disrupted by high sand temperatures at nesting sites around the Red Sea.
Nov 30, 2020
A reverse form of host-guest chemistry could upend the way the chemical industry approaches challenging, energy-intensive molecular separations.
Nov 29, 2020
Little of the organic carbon in the Red Sea could be reaching the depths necessary for long-term storage.
Nov 28, 2020
Soft, stretchy, slimline and strong electronics could accelerate the arrival of artificial skin.
Nov 26, 2020
A model for the southeastern California lithosphere suggests that a strong upper crust overlies weaker lower rock layers.
Nov 24, 2020
Small molecules could hold the key to enhancing the efficiency of organic solar cells.
Nov 22, 2020
Harnessing the power of deep learning leads to better predictions of patient admissions and flow in emergency departments.
Nov 22, 2020
Chemistry computer algorithm does more with less experimental data to reveal the optimal way to make green materials.
Nov 17, 2020
Modeling shows that volcanic eruptions can cause changes in global climate, if the timing is right.
Nov 16, 2020
A polyelectrolyte coating enables clean seawater desalination systems without harmful chemicals.
Nov 16, 2020
An all-inclusive climate model for the entire Red Sea region is supporting Saudi Arabia’s plans for a sustainable future.
Nov 15, 2020
Laser writing breathes life into high-performance sensing platforms.
Nov 11, 2020
A mathematical model shows specialized reflective panels could be deployed on a large scale to enhance communication networks in urban areas.
Nov 10, 2020
High-performance perovskite solar cells are made using a manufacturing-friendly liquid-based process suitable for roll to roll production.
Nov 8, 2020
A continuous data supply ensures data-intensive simulations can run at maximum speed.
Nov 5, 2020
Microscope and protein data are incorporated into an easy-to-use-and-update tool that can model an organism’s 3D appearance.
Nov 3, 2020
A new test kit could enable quick and effective COVID-19 tests for people arriving at airports.
Nov 1, 2020
A printable ink that is both conductive and transparent can also block radio waves.
Nov 1, 2020
Carefully designed covalent organic frameworks could make supercapacitor electrodes that have a greater ability to store electric charge.
Oct 28, 2020
An experiment, elegant in its simplicity, helps explain why water becomes electrified when it touches hydrophobic surfaces.
Oct 27, 2020
A newly sequenced coral genome offers tools to understand environmental adaptation.
Oct 26, 2020
A deeper understanding of efficiency-limiting processes provides design rules for organic solar cell materials.
Oct 26, 2020
Treating silicon with carbon dioxide gas in plasma processing brings simplicity and control to a key step for making solar cells.
Oct 22, 2020
Chemical treatments enable low-cost light sources to emit specific colors on demand.
Oct 21, 2020
Stem cell trafficking to the bone marrow is improved by an enzyme manufactured in silkworms and yeast.
Oct 18, 2020
A new electroactive bacterium could help fuel wastewater treatment reactors.
Oct 14, 2020
In probably the first observation of its kind, a tricky triggerfish is seen beaching itself before attacking a crab walking along the shoreline.
Oct 12, 2020
A decades-old technique for probing protein motions proves more accurate than current practices.
Oct 11, 2020
A two-dimensional material mimics the human temperature-sensing system.
Oct 7, 2020
Analysis of abnormally deep earthquakes may lead to improved seismic forecasting.
Oct 6, 2020
Air-stable coatings can improve the longevity of wearable devices that tap into body heat.
Oct 5, 2020
Combining solar-harvesting materials with carbon-dioxide–consuming microbes could be an efficient way to generate clean fuels.
Oct 4, 2020
Custom-fabricated lenses make it easy to attach high-tech microscopes directly to cell incubators.
Sep 29, 2020
A nutritious millet crop grown mainly in West Africa could be genetically improved for large-scale agriculture in Saudi Arabia.
Sep 28, 2020
A molecular mimic designed to promote plant growth and limit witchweed infestation shows promise in initial trials.
Sep 27, 2020
Prediction of wind speed and direction for up to several hours in advance improves Saudi Arabia’s wind energy potential.
Sep 22, 2020
The ability to efficiently simulate the noise generated by wings and propellers promises to accelerate the development of quieter aircraft and turbines.
Sep 21, 2020
A multisensory graphene-based skin can sense in extreme environments where other sensors cannot be used.
Sep 20, 2020
Ultrathin charge-transport layers enable low-cost solar cells to avoid premature degradation from ultraviolet light.
Sep 15, 2020
Unique star-shaped polymers have highly tunable properties that will open up a range of new applications.
Sep 15, 2020
Multistakeholder collaboration is key for the adoption of molecular approaches that can facilitate accurate, cheaper and faster monitoring of marine ecosystems.
Sep 14, 2020
Researchers develop a better understanding of how novel solar cells developed in the lab will operate under real conditions.
Sep 10, 2020
Imaging artifacts discovered in high-resolution electron microscopes may impact development of next-generation electronic devices.
Sep 10, 2020
Multilayered carbon material could be the perfect fit for heat management in electronic devices.
Sep 9, 2020
A method that lights up tags attached to selected proteins can help to purify the proteins from a mixed protein pool.
Sep 7, 2020
Surfaces featuring atomic-scale ledges and steps can act as reusable templates for producing nanoelectronic components.
Sep 6, 2020
Combining distinctive properties of two-dimensional materials inspires research to reveal a new frontrunner.
Sep 2, 2020
Looking closely at the chemical process that transforms methane into useful products could help unveil more efficient ways to use natural gas.
Sep 1, 2020
Identifying the ideal co-catalyst can significantly extend the working lifetime of solar fuel–generating photocatalysts.
Aug 30, 2020
Improved imaging of liquid jet sprays can impact fields ranging from inkjet printing to oil and gas processing.
Aug 26, 2020
A sequencing approach can home in on a rare mutation within a large number of cells, revealing implications for CRISPR genome editing and early cancer detection.
Aug 26, 2020
Efficient yet exceptionally light organic solar cells created entirely by inkjet printing.
Aug 24, 2020
Machine learning models can rapidly and accurately estimate key chemical parameters related to molecular reactivity.
Aug 21, 2020
Light-responsive building blocks provide organic membranes with light-controlled permeability and selectivity.
Aug 18, 2020
A safer technique reveals that corals take up seawater pollutants both directly and indirectly.
Aug 16, 2020
Atomically precise nanocluster may provide fresh direction for nanocatalysts.
Aug 16, 2020
Efficient greenhouse complexes that will grow crops using the resources available on desert coasts could improve food security for millions.
Aug 10, 2020
Modified metal-organic frameworks that can behave as porous liquids offer new possibilities for gas separation technologies.
Aug 9, 2020
An energy transfer process that mimics photosynthesis could help to extract more power from sunlight.
Jul 28, 2020
Plasma technology could help the petrochemical industry transition to an electrified, decarbonized future.
Jul 27, 2020
A likeness between genes of the SARS and COVID-19 viruses could inform research into potential treatments.
Jul 26, 2020
Models based on images from unmanned aerial vehicles and satellites can help farmers to monitor the health of individual trees.
Jul 23, 2020
High-capacity oil-adsorbing mats could be deployed in oil spill emergencies to limit ecological damage.
Jul 23, 2020
High-resolution analysis of wind speed across Saudi Arabia can help fast track the expansion of the Kingdom’s emerging world-class wind energy industry.
Jul 19, 2020
Collisions of tiny air bubbles with water surfaces can reveal fundamental characteristics of foamy mixtures.
Jul 19, 2020
A high-resolution atmospheric assessment for the northern Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia shows the region has some of the best air quality in the Kingdom.
Jul 19, 2020
The successful partnering of perovskite and silicon solar cells leads to solar cells with higher efficiencies that can also be mass produced.
Jul 14, 2020
Wire-connected drones may complement or replace the fixed-base stations of cellular communications networks.
Jul 12, 2020
Scientists working in KAUST’s Core Lab facilities are continuing to push the boundaries of what the university’s major instruments can do.
Jul 12, 2020
A polyimide membrane with regularly sized and spaced pores turns the N95 respirator into a reusable mask for protection against COVID-19.
Jul 9, 2020
Understanding the optimal process for fabricating coupled nanocrystal solids could help researchers to improve optoelectronics devices.
Jul 5, 2020
An assay for imaging the physical interactions between multiple cell populations could help cancer research and treatment assessment.
Jul 5, 2020
Novel red LEDs are more temperature stable than those made using the conventional semiconductor of choice.
Jul 5, 2020
Giant clams manipulate light to assist their symbiotic partner.
Jun 28, 2020
Modeling shows that coral reefs off the east coast of Saudi Arabia play a vital role in protecting the coastal zone.
Jun 28, 2020
More energy-efficient wastewater treatment may be possible by harnessing anammox bacteria’s surprising ability to "breathe" solid-state matter.
Jun 22, 2020
Highly modular metal-organic framework-based materials show great potential for photocatalytic hydrogen production.
Jun 22, 2020
Extra caution is required in developing climate forecasts of enclosed seas.
Jun 18, 2020
A facile and mild bromine treatment eliminates surface and bulk defects from perovskites to boost the materials’ optoelectronic properties.
Jun 15, 2020
Studies of plankton communities in Red Sea waters provide insights into seasonal variations and dominant control mechanisms.
Jun 14, 2020
A water-stable dopant enhances and stabilizes the performance of electron-transporting organic electrochemical transistors.
Jun 14, 2020
An old branch of mathematics finds a fertile new field of application.
Jun 10, 2020
Scuba divers could send sea life shots in real time using an aquatic internet service.
Jun 9, 2020
Discovery of a malaria parasite’s internal clock could lead to new treatment strategies
Jun 7, 2020
Extreme weather patterns and regions at risk of flooding could be easier to spot using a new statistical model for large spatial datasets.
Jun 4, 2020
A more sensitive technique shows a cigarette alternative seems to emit more chemicals than manufacturer testing had found.
May 31, 2020
Understanding how storms unleash more rain over cities in the desert could improve water security in Saudi Arabia.
May 31, 2020
By training a search agent to make smarter exploratory decisions, relational data can be classified more accurately and efficiently.
May 31, 2020
Solar cells based on single-crystal perovskite films hit a new efficiency record of 21.9 percent.
May 20, 2020
Predictions reveal how pressure and temperature fluctuations in engine cylinders can suppress damaging fuel combustion events.
May 20, 2020
Customizable magnetic iron nanowires pinpoint and track the movements of target cells.
May 17, 2020
Structural details of an enzyme complex shed light on DNA replication.
May 15, 2020
A study of marine Halobates species highlights how their waterproofing techniques, size and acceleration capability helped them colonize the ocean.
May 11, 2020
Polymers that absorb water from the atmosphere can make it easier to run photovoltaic devices in hot climates.
May 6, 2020
First high-intensity, low-voltage red LEDs made from nitride semiconductors.
May 4, 2020
Optical fibers wrapped around date palm trunks could help detect this tree’s most destructive pest early enough to save it.
Apr 28, 2020
An integrated detector device could form the basis of a distributed air-quality sensor network.
Apr 26, 2020
Device controlled solely by voltage paves the way for spintronics with ultralow power consumption.
Apr 22, 2020
Reef fish species uniquely respond to climate change, with some more vulnerable than others.
Apr 21, 2020
Transforming spatial statistics to capture the skewness and tail of the statistical distribution gives a clearer picture of weather and climate data.
Apr 17, 2020
A layer-based approach raises the efficiency of training artificial intelligence models.
Apr 13, 2020
Nanomaterial-based electronic device monitors a key heart health biomarker.
Apr 12, 2020
Copper ions could play a key role when peptide folding goes wrong and leads to harmful aggregates.
Apr 5, 2020
A protein hijacked from a bacterial pathogen helps to facilitate more precise genome editing in plants.
Mar 31, 2020
Advanced modes of combustion that are controlled by plasma discharges could become key components of the circular carbon economy.
Mar 30, 2020
A molecule with a hollow center proves ideal for separating a common industrial chemical mixture.
Mar 26, 2020
The conversion of skin cells into brain cells relies on proper insertion of L1 elements.
Mar 22, 2020
A framework that helps marine scientists select localized carbon dioxide levels for experiments aims to improve robustness in global warming studies.
Mar 19, 2020
Light can simultaneously transfer energy and data to underwater devices, but there’s a long way to go before these systems can be deployed.
Mar 16, 2020
E-selectin is grown in silkworms for the first time, revealing new aspects of its binding dynamics.
Mar 15, 2020
A Cas protein that cleaves viral RNA has been harnessed in a CRISPR/Cas system to destroy prolific viral infections in crop plants.
Mar 10, 2020
Machine learning tasks using very large data sets can be sped up significantly by estimating the kernel function that best describes the data.
Mar 9, 2020
Modeling the combustion properties of gasoline is driving the search for cleaner fuels.
Mar 8, 2020
A way to remotely charge batteries through flesh could help develop components for permanent implantable medical devices.
Mar 3, 2020
Variations in the vibrations of beams of silicon create a sensitive way of measuring pressure changes.
Mar 1, 2020
The flow of an electrical current can be imaged directly using magnetic bubbles.
Feb 27, 2020
A self-powered water quality sensor could help fish farmers to monitor pollution in their ponds remotely.
Feb 26, 2020
Unconventional perovskites with an inverted structure see a leap in efficiency and longevity with an amine-based additive.
Feb 24, 2020
A universal high-performance computing interface allows popular statistical tools to run efficiently on large geospatial datasets.
Feb 19, 2020
First evidence that animal DNA methylation patterns can be passed to the next generation.
Feb 17, 2020
More efficient photocatalysts could unlock the potential of solar energy.
Feb 16, 2020
Carbon dioxide bubbles could be a fast and environmentally friendly way to unclog seawater filters and keep the supply of drinking water flowing.
Feb 11, 2020
A simple, cost-effective technique uses solution-based printing to make better ultrathin transistors.
Feb 9, 2020
Pinpoint mesh of smart underground objects could give real-time 3D readout of fossil fuel reserves.
Feb 7, 2020
For a communications revolution, 6G development needs more human-centric research.
Feb 5, 2020
Extremely thin strips of phosphorus may help engineers to fabricate nanoscale transistors with atomically perfect structures.
Feb 3, 2020
With about half the world’s population living close to the coast, using seawater to flush toilets could be possible with a salt-tolerant bacterium.
Jan 30, 2020
Simulations reveal unexpected connections in the Red Sea basin that could help marine conservation.
Jan 28, 2020
Multifunctional iron nanowires selectively obliterate cancer cells with a triple-punch combination attack.
Jan 26, 2020
Laser-based microscopes can tune into multiple biomolecular signatures found in cancer cells.
Jan 20, 2020
Prediction method could help personalize cancer treatments and reveal new drug targets.
Jan 19, 2020
A better mathematical understanding of how big waves form could lead to better prediction of tsunami impacts.
Jan 16, 2020
The finding that light can be twisted very precisely may offer fresh options for communications infrastructure.
Jan 14, 2020
The psychology of human creativity helps artificial intelligence imagine the unseen.
Jan 12, 2020
Summer dust has been increasing over the Arabian Peninsula for the past decade with global implications.
Jan 8, 2020
Ultraviolet light could thwart antimicrobial resistance by damaging DNA material in wastewater.
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.
Jan 5, 2020
Sensors that are worn on the skin could soon be powered by our own body heat.
Dec 30, 2019
Materials that can slow the cooling of highly energetic hot carriers could capture extra energy from the Sun.
Dec 26, 2019
A newly discovered plant metabolite that promotes anchor root growth may prove valuable in helping crops grow in nutrient-deficient soils.
Dec 22, 2019
Combining silicon with a highly elastic polymer backing produces solar cells that have record-breaking stretchability and high efficiency.
Dec 20, 2019
Chaos could help put cyberhackers out of business with a patterned silicon chip that will be uncrackable even in the future.
Dec 16, 2019
Medical diagnostic device extracts energy from sugars naturally present in the body to drive its glucose-sensing circuitry.
Dec 16, 2019
Tungsten disulfide helps to channel charge in flexible photovoltaics.
Dec 12, 2019
Hovering airborne vehicles could connect smart sensors to the internet of things.
Dec 9, 2019
Studying the wake of reflected shockwaves reveals the cascade of chemical reactions involved in combustion processes.
Dec 8, 2019
Better prediction of extreme winds at sparsely observed locations could help optimize the design of wind farms.
Dec 5, 2019
Identifying genes that confer resistance to leaf rust infections could help generate durably resistant cereal crops.
Dec 2, 2019
Factors influencing the tolerance of barley to saline soils have been uncovered using an advanced robust statistical technique.
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.
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.
Nov 26, 2019
Discovery of signaling intermediary could lead to more pest-resistant crops.
Nov 26, 2019
Mapping the three-dimensional structure of catalytic centers helps to design new and improved catalysts.
Nov 24, 2019
New methods for training machine learning models are quicker and more accurate than current approaches, previously considered state-of-the-art.
Nov 20, 2019
An innovative optical component and a reconstruction algorithm provide more detailed images.
Nov 18, 2019
Large cylindrical ligands increase stability and enhance light emission of silver nanoclusters.
Nov 13, 2019
Ultrapure solvents prove there is more than meets the eye when oil and water mix.
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.
Nov 10, 2019
Solar perovskite materials could be spiked with organic cation dopants to suppress decomposition and degradation.
Nov 7, 2019
Catalyst switch strategy is the key step in the production of a four-component crystalline tetrablock quarterpolymer.
Nov 3, 2019
No evidence of infection found in the bacterial community around shark wounds.
Oct 30, 2019
A deep learning tool could help in structure-based drug discovery.
Oct 29, 2019
Asrar Damdam is setting up her own biotech company in Silicon Valley while pursuing a Ph.D. at KAUST
Oct 27, 2019
Stretchy, see-through, silver nanowire sheet combines optical transparency with excellent electrical conductivity.
Oct 27, 2019
A protein, with a name reminiscent of legendary Greek sailors, has an unexpected role inside the human nucleus.
Oct 23, 2019
Areas without earthquake monitoring systems could model the tremors by using data from local landslides.
Oct 21, 2019
Discarded PET bottles could find a new life in the chemical industry.
Oct 20, 2019
Bridging the knowledge gap in artificial intelligence requires an embedding function that helps step between different types of "thinking."
Oct 15, 2019
Deep analysis of the way information is shared among parallel computations increases efficiency to accelerate machine learning at scale.
Oct 14, 2019
Protein-folded DNA nanostructures offer a new building material for biotechnology.
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.
Oct 8, 2019
An inexpensive passive cooling technology could be used to cool buildings in cities, reducing energy consumption.
Oct 6, 2019
The colonization of tomato plants with a beneficial desert root fungus protects against effects of salt stress.
Oct 2, 2019
Zirconium-doped transparent electrodes boost the power conversion efficiency of perovskite-based tandem solar cells.
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.
Sep 26, 2019
A new approach for training algorithms makes the machine learning process faster and more accurate.
Sep 25, 2019
Microplastics in the water column are ingested by clams and become attached to their shells.
Sep 24, 2019
A precise method for stacking semiconductor thin films enhances optoelectronic device performance using quantum effects.
Sep 18, 2019
When a thin layer of water is squeezed between two hydrophobic surfaces, the laws of classical physics break down.
Sep 15, 2019
More accurate detection of hotspot clusters provides new insights into the behavior of air pollution.
Sep 11, 2019
Linking disease pathogens to clinical signs and symptoms through a database could support research into the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases.
Sep 9, 2019
The dynamics behind microbial communities in granular-based wastewater treatment systems.
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.
Sep 3, 2019
Corals use sugar from their symbiotic algal partners to control them by recycling nitrogen from their own ammonium waste.
Sep 1, 2019
A deep learning model improves the ability to identify genes potentially involved in disease.
Aug 29, 2019
Understanding the situations when artificial intelligence can fail is critical for application of future autonomous vehicles and medical diagnostics.
Aug 27, 2019
Accounting for the quality of energy needed to run a desalination plant shows benefits of using waste heat.
Aug 26, 2019
Changes in composition are shown to affect light-harvesting layer crystallization and perovskite solar cell efficiency.
Aug 22, 2019
Genome editing techniques have the power to transform crop yields and plant resilience to feed the growing global population.
Aug 20, 2019
Mapping variations in sunlight across the Arabian Peninsula reveals a bright future for solar energy in the region.
Aug 18, 2019
The spatial variation in different air pollution components helps identify possible targets for pollution control.
Aug 5, 2019
Macroalgae is shown to be a major global contributor to carbon sequestration.
Aug 4, 2019
A communications concept could pinpoint a person infected with a deadly, contagious virus in the middle of a crowded airport.
Jul 31, 2019
A three-component light-harvesting layer boosts performance in an organic solar cell.
Jul 30, 2019
Overlaying two film layers patterned with a nanoscale array can manipulate the propagation of light to create a powerful ultrathin lens.
Jul 28, 2019
Ruthenium oxide is used to integrate energy-storing microsupercapacitors and thin-film electronics at the transistor level.
Jul 24, 2019
New experimental insights allow researchers to probe protein-DNA interactions with greater precision.
Jul 22, 2019
Automated imaging of underground salt bodies from seismic data could help streamline oil and gas exploration.
Jul 21, 2019
Pyramidal graphs resulting from statistical analyses of EEG recordings can improve our understanding of epileptic seizures.
Jul 18, 2019
Sediment libraries show marine ecosystems are accumulating oil pollution faster than ever.
Jul 16, 2019
New app aims to improve the statistical analysis of large datasets in plant science and beyond.
Jul 14, 2019
Computer simulation accurately captures the beguiling motion of a liquid magnetic material.
Jul 11, 2019
Record-breaking, high-efficiency single crystals bring perovskite solar cells closer to market.
Jul 10, 2019
An integrated system seamlessly harnesses sunlight to cogenerate electricity and fresh water.
Jul 7, 2019
A date palm seedling can pause its development to boost its resilience before emerging into the harsh desert environment.
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.
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.
Jul 1, 2019
A biohybrid material that combines reduced graphene oxide with bacterial cells offers an eco-friendly option to help store renewable energy.
Jun 28, 2019
Insect-inspired design principles lead to first-ever water-repellent membranes made from water-wet materials.
Jun 27, 2019
A low-temperature method for making high-performance thermoelectric materials could recapture lost energy.
Jun 23, 2019
A universal query engine for big data that works across computing platforms could accelerate analytics research.
Jun 23, 2019
Powerful computer simulations are revealing new insights into water exchanges between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Jun 19, 2019
Accelerating plant evolution with CRISPR paves the way for breeders to engineer new crop varieties.
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.
Jun 16, 2019
Protein found in gut-dwelling pathogens changes shape under human body temperatures, leading to toxins responsible for diarrheal disease.
Jun 11, 2019
Simulations unveil efficiency targets and design rules to maximize the conversion of light into electricity using organic solar cells.
Jun 11, 2019
Global water challenges addressed through improvements to desalination techniques and limits to waste.
May 30, 2019
Inkjet printing could produce high-efficiency organic solar cells with commercial potential.
May 27, 2019
Algal blooms in the Red Sea can be detected with a new method that accounts for dust storms and aerosols.
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.
May 23, 2019
Arranging nanowires in bent configurations may make them less likely to fail inside electronic devices.
May 19, 2019
The Formula 1 race track is the ultimate testbed for a KAUST researcher's latest work.
May 19, 2019
Predation, not resource availability, limits the abundance of coastal Red Sea bacteria.
May 16, 2019
Mutations in a repetitive protein motif are responsible for a rare cognitive disorder.
May 15, 2019
World-class computing facilities at KAUST enable researchers to tackle complex questions in climate science and oceanography.
May 13, 2019
Marine plastic pollution accumulates in mangrove forests and is a danger to sea life.
May 7, 2019
A graphene-oxide membrane design inspired by nature swiftly separates solvent molecules.
May 5, 2019
Low-cost, stretchy sensors can be assembled inside the lid of a drug container to help monitor patient safety.
May 5, 2019
Automatic detection of uncharacteristic data sequences could change the way data is processed and analyzed.
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.
May 1, 2019
High-resolution imaging data collected by small satellites could transform how we monitor freshwater use in agriculture.
Apr 24, 2019
Nanotech-powered electrodes help solve the challenges of using sweat to assess biological conditions in real time.
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.
Apr 22, 2019
A pioneering tagging system that monitors the movement and local environment of sea animals reaches deeper depths and higher sensitivities.
Apr 17, 2019
A tiny, portable radar device could allow visually impaired people, or unmanned moving devices, to detect objects in real time.
Apr 15, 2019
Understanding how bacterial metacommunities homogenize could help scientists predict future changes to ecosystems.
Apr 14, 2019
A virtual platform makes learning how to fabricate a semiconductor device easier, safer and more interactive.
Apr 8, 2019
Researchers disentangle the effects of introduced species on the marine environment.
Apr 7, 2019
Fluorinated metal-organic frameworks make excellent materials for selective sensing and removal of toxic gases.
Apr 7, 2019
Unique membrane design prevents salt crusts from being produced during the distillation of brine water.
Mar 31, 2019
The latest statistical methods from research on complex high-dimensional environmental data also yield powerful tools for interpreting brain activity.
Mar 27, 2019
Predicting capricious pre-ignition combustion events could enable automakers to build powerful yet more efficient engines.
Mar 24, 2019
Single-molecule fluorescent measurements provide fresh insights into a process for keeping errors out of our genomes.
Mar 17, 2019
Aerial imaging of plant heights could help farmers manage field crops more effectively to increase yields and preserve resources.
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.
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.
Mar 10, 2019
Environmentally friendly method for making membranes adds greener options for processing industrial waste.
Mar 5, 2019
Unravelling the genes behind salt tolerance in crop plants is made easier using the latest sequencing and phenotyping technologies.
Mar 3, 2019
Self-assembled channels in a polymer membrane could greatly enhance extraction of water from gases.
Feb 27, 2019
Electrosprays of water cannot reliably probe the air-water interface.
Feb 25, 2019
A metabolic compound that regulates growth of rice plants and limits witchweed infestation could boost crop yields.
Feb 21, 2019
Laboratory model breaks laws of heredity, opening up new research possibilities in genetics and synthetic biology.
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.
Feb 17, 2019
Computer model learns to identify Twitter users’ evolving interests by analyzing their Tweets.
Feb 12, 2019
Rapid-fire photography reveals how even a nanoscale amount of surface roughness can unleash microbubbles that may interfere with coating technology.
Feb 10, 2019
Study illustrates the links between brain energy metabolism and neuronal activity.
Feb 6, 2019
Desert bacteria protect food crops from salt toxicity.
Feb 3, 2019
Laser-induced graphene formation creates tailor-made sensors for monitoring ocean creatures and ecosystems.
Jan 30, 2019
Covalent organic crystal networks generate high-selectivity and high-flux membranes for organic solvent filtration.
Jan 28, 2019
Small tweaks in component ratios generate electronically different layers from the same material to create transparent transistors.
Jan 22, 2019
Combining a polymer and microparticles enables a new type of capacitor that could mimic the way the brain processes information.
Jan 21, 2019
A Nobel-winning method for observing single molecules in action provides the basis for unprecedented insights into polymer chain dynamics.
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.
Jan 13, 2019
Ambient energy emitted by cellular phones and modems can be captured and converted into electricity using unusually shaped technology.
Jan 7, 2019
A combined treatment may help tackle the rise of E. coli PI-7 in Saudi Arabia’s wastewater systems.
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.
Jan 2, 2019
An optical system for monitoring underwater sensor positions could enable large networks of devices to be deployed for ocean measurements.
Dec 31, 2018
A key protein is shown to be responsible for activating and controlling plant immune responses to bacterial infection.
Dec 20, 2018
Inkjet-printed device helps monitor a patient’s blood sugar levels without painful needles.
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.
Dec 16, 2018
Inkjet-printed switches make multiple frequency bands easier and cheaper to manage in wireless devices.
Dec 12, 2018
For researchers seeking entrepreneurial opportunities, KAUST can provide the perfect springboard.
Dec 11, 2018
High-performance blue-light-emitting diodes could boost white-light, high-speed data transmission.
Dec 10, 2018
Flexible skin for soft robots, embedded with electrical nanowires, combines conductivity with sensitivity within the same material.
Dec 10, 2018
Investigating links between surface air temperatures and large-scale circulation patterns builds understanding of climate variability in the Arabian Peninsula.
Dec 9, 2018
Helpful microbes inhale CO2 through a porous cylindrical electrode and exude useful chemicals.
Dec 4, 2018
Ultrafast video capture of droplet cloud formation should help minimize the risk of gas-leak explosions.
Dec 2, 2018
A more accurate way of resolving spatial patterns in weather could lead to better predictions of climate change.
Nov 25, 2018
An inexpensive hydrogel-based material efficiently captures moisture even from low-humidity air and then releases it on demand.
Nov 22, 2018
A compound made from the glycerol by-product of biodiesel production could promote cleaner burning in vehicle engines.
Nov 19, 2018
Immersion could become the ultimate test for assessing the wetting properties of coating-free microtextured surfaces.
Nov 14, 2018
Investigating plankton communities' reaction to rising water temperatures may improve modeling of marine ecosystem responses to global warming.
Nov 11, 2018
Understanding the effect pressure has on soot production during fuel combustion could help reduce polluting emissions.
Nov 7, 2018
Modeling shows that the Indian summer monsoon can trigger heatwaves and sandstorms on the Arabian Peninsula.
Nov 5, 2018
Harnessing the power of virtual reality will help to visualize data and improve statistical models.
Oct 31, 2018
A new statistical tool for collectively analyzing large sets of brainwaves promises to accelerate neurofunctional research.
Oct 29, 2018
A metal-organic framework that selectively removes impurities from natural gas could allow greater use of this cleaner fossil fuel.
Oct 24, 2018
A window opens for analyzing the distribution of small molecules in biological and medical tissue samples.
Oct 18, 2018
Modeling changes in brain activity over time provides deeper insights into learning and behavioral responses.
Oct 15, 2018
Printable solar materials could soon turn many parts of a house into solar panels.
Oct 14, 2018
Xin Gao’s research is building bridges between computer science and biology.
Oct 8, 2018
Tantalum nitride as thin layers improves the extraction of electrons from silicon solar cells.
Oct 4, 2018
Genome sequencing of two Red Sea bacteria highlights their potential as industrial workhorses.
Oct 2, 2018
A more efficient approach to modeling spatial data involving thousands of variables keeps computation time in check.
Sep 30, 2018
A comprehensive model for simulating mudcake growth during oil extraction could transform well-drilling protocols.
Sep 26, 2018
Composition in cryptic fauna assemblages changes across a shelf gradient, a recent study of the Red Sea shows.
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.
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.
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.
Sep 16, 2018
A carbon source stemming from daily fish migrations is implicated in the global carbon cycle.
Sep 12, 2018
Nanoparticles with a shell structure improve the performance of zinc-oxide photodetectors.
Sep 9, 2018
Research to optimize aquaponics systems could inform a new era of urban food production.
Sep 6, 2018
Tiny nature-inspired cavities that trap air can stop liquids from sticking to surfaces without the need for coatings.
Sep 6, 2018
Rethinking industry-scale catalytic processes could slash global energy consumption and even turn carbon dioxide into a valuable commodity.
Sep 4, 2018
Simultaneously modeling air pollutants and weather under extreme conditions highlights the potential for serious health risks.
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.
Aug 16, 2018
Epigenetic mechanisms adjust gene expression in anemone symbiosis.
Aug 12, 2018
Computer analysis aids the formulation of methanol-based renewable fuels that can operate under compression ignition conditions.
Aug 7, 2018
Triple-layered nanoarray electrode promises to boost battery performance and enhance other electrochemical processes.
Aug 5, 2018
Ethanol and related gasoline replacement fuels produce fewer smog-causing chemicals.
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.
Jul 29, 2018
Adding certain types of bacteria to soil could help protect plants against drought by activating a proton pump in root cells.
Jul 29, 2018
Laser-scribed disordered graphene significantly improves sodium-ion battery capacity.
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.
Jul 22, 2018
A low-cost method for collecting water from the atmosphere could be used to provide potable water to dry, inland regions.
Jul 19, 2018
A compound that binds to and inhibits a crucial receptor protein offers a new route for controlling a parasitic plant.
Jul 15, 2018
Maintaining a balance between rising sea levels and soil accumulation will rely on careful management of coastal regions.
Jul 15, 2018
The first quantification of wind energy in Saudi Arabia points to high wind power potential for many decades to come.
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.
Jul 8, 2018
Investigations of prey patterns fail to explain why whale sharks aggregate off the coast of Saudi Arabia.
Jul 8, 2018
Software could transform underground imaging of fossil fuel reserves by providing unprecedented detail in record time.
Jul 8, 2018
Understanding the response of gas flames to acoustic perturbations at high pressure should make next-generation turbines safer and more efficient.
Jul 1, 2018
A novel imaging method makes it possible to capture object deformation in three dimensions over time with unprecedented accuracy.
Jul 1, 2018
Precision molecular tools derived from bacterial defence systems are transforming the theory and practice of genetic modification.
Jul 1, 2018
Corals, even in the most far-flung locations, are being affected by climate change but fare better in marine protected areas.
Jun 24, 2018
A plant scientist, a water specialist and a petroleum engineer walk onto a panel, “how do you define sustainability?” one asks.
Jun 24, 2018
A metal catalyst that gives distinct carbon-based molecular skeletons upon ligand change may unlock cost-effective, green synthetic routes.
Jun 24, 2018
Bacteria isolated from desert plants could provide the key to maintaining productive agriculture in arid regions.
Jun 22, 2018
Pairing a conjugated polymer with a redox enzyme generates a fast, selective and sensitive electrochemical biosensor for metabolites.
Jun 17, 2018
Research reveals the genetic response to heat stress and highlights symbiotic algae’s role.
Jun 17, 2018
A new conceptual model for describing a fuel’s composition can accelerate and simplify combustion simulations.
Jun 15, 2018
A metal carbide within a hydrogel composite senses, stretches and heals like human skin for use in medicine and robotics.
Jun 10, 2018
Innovative drone designs and software enable a team of drones to work together in a coordinated approach.
Jun 10, 2018
Learning how boron evaporates will help to improve water desalination technologies.
Jun 7, 2018
A molecular process that signals distress could also help corals adapt to climate change.
Jun 3, 2018
A 3D solar-steam generator design squeezes every last drop of energy from sunlight to produce fresh water.
Jun 3, 2018
Tiny loudspeakers can efficiently produce low-frequency sounds due to effects similar to the quantum physics governing atoms.
May 27, 2018
Adding sound to elephant seal migration data reveals high levels of coordination when swimming long distances.
May 27, 2018
An unexpected two-step mechanism occurs when cells copy DNA.
May 27, 2018
The interface between two tin-oxide semiconductors can exhibit unexpected metallic properties.
May 20, 2018
Rainfall simulations in statistical models could allow accurate prediction of dangerous landslides.
May 20, 2018
Nemo’s genome has been deciphered and made publicly available, helping researchers further investigate fish ecology and evolution.
May 20, 2018
Spotting signatures of potential pollutants made easier with quantum lasers that emit tunable infrared light.
May 13, 2018
Protein analysis could lead to new advances in DNA sequencing technologies.
May 13, 2018
Mapping genetic influences on connections between neural networks could lead to a better understanding of brain organization and behavior.
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.
May 6, 2018
Advanced analysis of seismic data could lead the next wave in oil exploration.
May 6, 2018
Big data shows that large marine vertebrates move differently, but consistently, through coastal and ocean waters.
May 6, 2018
An optical communication system could revolutionize underwater exploration and discovery.
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.
Apr 29, 2018
Precise control of the atomic structure of gallium oxide layers improves the development of high-power electronic devices.
Apr 29, 2018
Color changes in the northern Red Sea indicate rising sea temperatures could significantly impact tropical marine ecosystems.
Apr 29, 2018
Custom-made gas-sensing material could lead to inexpensive devices for real-time air-quality analysis.
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.
Apr 22, 2018
Turbulence and nutrient availability drive changes in Red Sea microbes.
Apr 22, 2018
Ultrathin films curve up into long, light and cost-effective heat-harvesting tubes for high-power generation.
Apr 15, 2018
A new malaria metabolic model may uncover better ways to treat a highly deadly disease.
Apr 15, 2018
An innovative chemical reactor for depositing semiconductors at very high temperatures draws on the strength of Saudi Arabia’s chemical industry.
Apr 15, 2018
A porous cerium-based coating boosts the durability of oxygen-forming catalysts while maintaining their inherent water-splitting activity.
Apr 8, 2018
Standalone power modules that harvest and convert vibrations from their surroundings into electricity could soon fuel future microsystems.
Apr 8, 2018
A risk-based optimization scheme boosts confidence and profitability for future mixed-technology power plants.
Apr 1, 2018
A new ink containing iron oxide nanoparticles can be turned into fully printed and versatile components for cellular networks.
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.
Mar 25, 2018
A grimy layer on wastewater filters could slow the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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.
Mar 25, 2018
From farming to healthcare, there are few areas of our lives that couldn’t be enhanced by incorporating flexible CMOS electronics.
Mar 18, 2018
Faster computations will allow researchers to see the finer details of brain activity in functional brain imaging.
Mar 18, 2018
A technique modeling the combustion characteristics of gasoline blended with biofuels for cleaner and more efficient fuels.
Mar 18, 2018
The availability of high-resolution data collected by miniaturized satellites heralds a turning point in Earth and environmental sensing from space.
Mar 11, 2018
New method offers a means of efficient and high-throughput technique to study the structure of DNA.
Mar 11, 2018
Unveiling new strategies to improve future wireless underwater sensing networks for marine research and communication.
Mar 4, 2018
Understanding how bacteria help convert glacier bedrock into soil could help address desertification.
Mar 4, 2018
A simple chemical surface treatment improves the performance of nanowire ultraviolet light-emitting diodes.
Mar 4, 2018
Materials that normally become damaged inside electron microscopes can now be imaged with atom-scale resolution.
Feb 25, 2018
A technique of microwave synthesis of layered oxides enables high-capacity aqueous zinc-ion batteries.
Feb 25, 2018
Corals living in highly saline waters may be more tolerant to rising water temperatures.
Feb 25, 2018
More accurate statistical modeling of extreme weather will improve forecasting and disaster mitigation.
Feb 18, 2018
A technique that uses the power of computing could solve statistical problems cheaper and faster than current methods.
Feb 18, 2018
Nanomaterial coating enables efficient delivery of CRISPR-Cas9 machinery into the cell.
Feb 18, 2018
Seagrass meadows play a pivotal role in protecting coasts against rising sea levels.
Feb 11, 2018
Safety assurance is the first step in bringing valuable wastewater into use, says Peiying Hong.
Feb 11, 2018
Ying Sun is a multi-award-winning statistician who is inspired by the value of statistics in solving real-world problems.
Feb 11, 2018
2017 recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Award Niveen Khashab builds nanoscale ‘miniature machines’ with diverse applications.
Feb 4, 2018
Genetic analyses of a desert bacterium show it could help to improve crop production in arid lands.
Feb 4, 2018
Innovative diode design uses ultrafast quantum tunneling to harvest infrared energy from the environment.
Feb 4, 2018
A metal-organic framework that can take up twice its weight in water and then release it when humidity falls.
Jan 28, 2018
Ultrathin, rigid silicon segments that are wired through interdigitated metal contacts produce ultraflexible high-performance solar cells.
Jan 28, 2018
A method to visualize hidden statistical structure helps make sense of environmental data.
Jan 28, 2018
A comparison of the genomes of two species of coral demonstrates unexpected genetic diversity.
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.
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.
Jan 21, 2018
Fine tuning the composition of nitride alloys can further the development of optical and electronic interface devices.
Jan 14, 2018
Genomes of single microbial cells isolated from the Red Sea could yield a goldmine for biotechnology.
Jan 14, 2018
Wavy transistors that vertically gain width without increasing their on-chip footprint could drive future flexible displays.
Jan 14, 2018
A model incorporating the physics of ruptures provides valuable information about human-induced earthquakes.
Jan 10, 2018
The transition to renewables will take decades, so we must rush to clean up conventional fuel combustion, says Mani Sarathy.
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.
Jan 7, 2018
Theoretical simulations reveal how subtle changes in friction on an object’s surface can have a large effect on drag.
Jan 7, 2018
A new statistical technique could be used to more accurately locate global wind resources.
Jan 1, 2018
Synchrotron study reveals oxygen’s influence on the chemistry that surrounds us.
Jan 1, 2018
Coordinated robot swarms can achieve amazing feats, but even a single faulty unit can have serious consequences.
Dec 24, 2017
Jumping genes could make an alga, and its coral host, more tolerant to warming sea temperatures.
Dec 24, 2017
An easy and reliable assembly approach, inspired by building blocks, challenges the current fabrication of electronic systems.
Dec 18, 2017
Some species of fish have special adaptive mechanisms that could improve their chances of surviving the greenhouse effect.
Dec 17, 2017
Trapping molecules on custom-designed porous surfaces becomes easier with a new model that unifies previous theories of adsorption.
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.
Dec 17, 2017
Creating teardrop-like gas cavities around metal spheres enables practically friction-free travel through liquids.
Dec 10, 2017
Silicon microelectronics and biomedical fields could benefit from a safe and cost-effective way to synthesize nanoparticles.
Dec 10, 2017
High-speed communication systems based on ultraviolet radiation are now in sight.
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.
Dec 3, 2017
Large-area, two-dimensional semiconductors wired through transparent oxide conductors produce high-performance see-through electronics.
Nov 26, 2017
Simple two-component mixtures are good surrogates for studying the ignition properties of next-generation gasolines.
Nov 26, 2017
A loudspeaker design could allow small devices to produce powerful low-frequency sounds.
Nov 19, 2017
Cone-shaped sugar structures can be connected together to form selectively porous nanofiltration membranes.
Nov 19, 2017
Physicists are playing unexpected roles in meeting future global energy challenges by modeling technologies such as fracking.
Nov 19, 2017
Study design allows more rigorous evaluation of complex healthcare interventions.
Nov 12, 2017
Efficiency gains come from tuning the properties of semiconducting materials by combining layers of different composition.
Nov 12, 2017
Treating wastewater with solar irradiation shows promise in reducing two E. coli strains but a resilient strain persists.
Nov 12, 2017
A mild post-fabrication doping approach can boost the solar conversion of quantum dot-based photovoltaic cells.
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.
Nov 5, 2017
A method for creating nanoparticles without using solvents could lead to environmentally friendly electronics.
Nov 5, 2017
Promising electrochemical technologies for cleaning wastewater are boosted by discovery of extremophilic microbes in the Red Sea.
Oct 29, 2017
A powerful statistical tool could significantly reduce the burden of analyzing very large datasets.
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.
Oct 25, 2017
Redesigned lithium-ion batteries could help improve the efficiency of orthodontic devices.
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.
Oct 22, 2017
A combination of morphological and molecular approaches gives researchers a first glimpse of Red Sea larval fish communities.
Oct 15, 2017
Wind turbines suspended high in the sky have potential as an alternative power source for Saudi Arabia.
Oct 15, 2017
The side-by-side deposition of atomically flat semiconductor sheets enhances solar cell conversion efficiency.
Oct 15, 2017
Microbes are dispersed widely over the oceans with islands acting as stepping-stones to help transport of land-based organisms.
Oct 8, 2017
A perovskite crystal’s powerful light-emitting capabilities could be due to missing atoms in its structure.
Oct 8, 2017
A statistical technique for modeling large datasets improves interpretation of climate and environmental data.
Oct 8, 2017
Symbiotic giant bacteria enable Red Sea surgeonfish to specialize their diets.
Oct 1, 2017
A vibration-driven logic gate could form the basis for the next generation of efficient, low-power computers.
Oct 1, 2017
The molten surface of a sodium-based material could assist the direct conversion of methane to useful building blocks.
Oct 1, 2017
Satellite imagery shows how currents shape the Red Sea ecosystem.
Sep 25, 2017
New evidence of surface-initiated crystallization may improve the efficiency of printable photovoltaic materials.
Sep 25, 2017
A novel type of electronic component made from a blend of polymer materials could enable more effective circuitry.
Sep 17, 2017
Emerging technologies are poised to transform how we observe the Earth.
Sep 17, 2017
Insight into the thermal decomposition of a potential fuel additive shows it could promote cleaner and more efficient combustion.
Sep 17, 2017
Simple chemicals called glycol ethers help make better perovskite thin films for solar cells.
Sep 14, 2017
An underwater wireless optical communications system for streaming high-quality, live video.
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.
Sep 10, 2017
New 3D visualizations that reveal how flames respond to electric fields could help improve combustion efficiency and reduce pollution.
Sep 3, 2017
A new statistical approach for environmental measurements lets the data determine how to model extreme events.
Sep 3, 2017
Introducing asymmetry across the two sides of atomically thin materials brings new opportunities in semiconductors.
Sep 1, 2017
Coral ecosystems may be able to adapt rapidly to climate change through natural plastic responses.
Aug 27, 2017
When faced with high salinity, the tiny plant cells within coral tissue alter their metabolites to better cope with stress.
Aug 27, 2017
Metallic nanostructures that slow down light dramatically can triple the efficiency of solar-based hydrogen fuel generation.
Aug 27, 2017
Photosensitive perovskites change shape when exposed to light.
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.
Aug 20, 2017
Smartphones put state-of-the-art 3D particle tracking in the hands of the masses.
Aug 13, 2017
Flatter materials have fewer imperfections, which makes for better solar cells and light sensors.
Aug 13, 2017
Surface wettability has little effect on atmospheric water gathering, but edge structure is crucial.
Aug 6, 2017
Dual-functioning MOF material autonomously ensures indoor humidity is just right.
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.
Aug 6, 2017
Herbal remedy plants native to Saudi Arabia are shown to have potential as treatments for cancer.
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.
Jul 29, 2017
A nature-based technique paves the way for cheaper and environmentally friendly liquid-repellent materials.
Jul 22, 2017
3D-printed, disposable sensors capable of detecting noxious gases and changes in temperature and humidity could revolutionize environmental monitoring.
Jul 22, 2017
Plants can reprogram their genetic material to mount a defensive response against pathogens, which may have applications for agriculture.
Jul 15, 2017
Synchronized emissions from innovative on-chip lasers create possibilities for inexpensive artificial neural networks.
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.
Jul 8, 2017
A systematic approach to selecting and configuring statistical models improves predictions of extreme events.
Jul 8, 2017
Spiky-shaped additives help antimicrobial coatings sense and inhibit bacteria growth on dental devices.
Jul 1, 2017
Insights into the thermal behavior of metal-nitride nanowires could open new avenues in optical electronics.
Jul 1, 2017
Protection zones for coasts and oceans are an effective way to help marine and human communities to adapt to climate change.
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.
Jun 24, 2017
A simple treatment of nickel to make it an efficient catalyst for water splitting.
Jun 17, 2017
A floating membrane that uses sunlight to evaporate water shows potential for water purification.
Jun 17, 2017
Wind intensities and wave heights in the Red Sea are decreasing over time—potential for a significant impact on its ecosystem.
Jun 10, 2017
Two proteins produced by a single gene interact to keep the genome in check.
Jun 10, 2017
Data from a global oceanographic expedition predict how rising temperatures influence increase in plankton populations.
Jun 6, 2017
The movement of DNA molecules seemingly explained by random motion conceals a more orderly march.
Jun 5, 2017
A coating of molybdenum improves the efficiency of catalysts for producing hydrogen.
Jun 3, 2017
A unique investigation highlights how excess nitrogen can trigger coral bleaching in the absence of heat stress.
May 27, 2017
Car manufacturers could clean up vehicle exhausts using a new model of gasoline combustion developed using experimental data.
May 27, 2017
Passionate plant scientist Mark Tester conducts ground-breaking research into plants that could one day help feed the world.
May 20, 2017
Tungsten and titanium compounds join forces to turn a common alkane into other hydrocarbons.
May 20, 2017
The surface proteins responsible for navigating immune cells to sites of inflammation are identified.
May 17, 2017
A breakthrough in generating water-stable metal-organic frameworks allows efficient removal of water from gases.
May 15, 2017
Conjugated polymers designed with a twist produce tiny, brightly fluorescent particles with broad applications.
May 13, 2017
A remarkable collaboration, drawing parallels between human and animal ecology, uses data from smartphones to protect vulnerable species.
May 6, 2017
The work of a small group specializing in demystifying proteins is having far-reaching effects.
May 6, 2017
A new method for shaping the waveform generated by multi-antenna radar systems is inexpensive and practical.
Apr 29, 2017
Careful marine management and stricter fishing laws could enable Saudi Arabia’s coral reefs to thrive.
Apr 29, 2017
A new tool uses genetic and clinical information to find the root cause of unexplained illnesses.
Apr 24, 2017
An international, multidisciplinary collaboration that led to the world’s first underwater robotic avatar.
Apr 24, 2017
A flexible, carbon-based device that responds to humidity in two ways can sense 3D objects without touching them.
Apr 18, 2017
Atlantic surface circulation transports high loads of plastic debris to remote Arctic waters.
Apr 15, 2017
Statistical monitoring technology can detect serious falls and immediately warn healthcare providers.
Apr 15, 2017
Stressed dinoflagellates rewrite their genes during transcription.
Apr 15, 2017
Stable and recyclable materials synthesized using intrinsically porous polymers selectively retain CO2 from exhaust emissions and natural gas.
Apr 8, 2017
New nano-sized sensors provide unprecedented data on how heat diffuses in and out of living cells.
Apr 8, 2017
An ultrathin semiconducting sheet showing gas-responsive electronic properties may lead to highly sensitive gas sensors.
Apr 8, 2017
A biological sensor can identify and quantify the activity of a little-known class of plant hormones, strigolactones.
Apr 1, 2017
Using a plasma to alter the atomic composition of two-dimensional materials could make them better catalysts.
Apr 1, 2017
Enzyme follows a two-step verification system before cutting and repairing DNA damage.
Mar 26, 2017
Understanding how small organic ions stabilize gold nanoparticles may allow for better control.
Mar 25, 2017
Discovery of a novel rotational force inside magnetic vortices makes it easier to design ultrahigh capacity disk drives.
Mar 25, 2017
A repository of metabolic information provides a quick reference tool for designing useful synthetic biological systems.
Mar 18, 2017
A new method for visually presenting complex data distributions provides a much-needed tool for management, analysis and interpretation.
Mar 18, 2017
Deformable thermoelectric materials add a new twist to the design of energy-scavenging devices.
Mar 18, 2017
The Red Sea provides opportunities to coral bleaching and inform future practices to help safeguard the world’s coral reef ecosystems.
Mar 11, 2017
Plunging hot spheres into viscous liquids reveals a way to reduce fluid resistance without complex engineering procedures.
Mar 11, 2017
Controlling the orientation of hybrid perovskite crystals offers large-scale structural purity and new properties.
Mar 4, 2017
Tunable porous MOF materials interface with electrodes to sound the alarm at the first sniff of hydrogen sulfide.
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.
Mar 4, 2017
An efficient wireless signal optimization scheme achieves peak performance for next-generation mobile communications.
Mar 2, 2017
Varying the thickness of crystallizing materials facilitates control over the patterns and properties of crystals.
Feb 25, 2017
A statistical technique for automatically cleaning erroneous data from weather-balloon observations will improve the accuracy of weather forecasting.
Feb 25, 2017
Autonomously pairing network users could expand the capability of the next generation of wireless networks
Feb 21, 2017
Africa now joins Southeast Asia in hosting parasites partially resistant to the first-line antimalaria drug, artemisinin.
Feb 19, 2017
Highly sensitive electron cameras allow researchers to see the atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks.
Feb 18, 2017
Access to valley-polarized charge carriers by magnetic doping could transform electronics.
Feb 18, 2017
Genome sequences of dinoflagellate algae indicate how they maintain their symbiotic relationship with corals.
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.
Feb 11, 2017
An antibiotic resistant strain of bacteria found circulating in Jeddah’s municipal wastewater could have severe implications for public health.
Feb 11, 2017
Inscribing porous, carbonized patterns into a polymer creates sensitive electrodes that detect biological molecules.
Feb 9, 2017
The close association between corals and bacteria may help protect coral from heat stress and bleaching.
Feb 7, 2017
The high-quality sequencing of a quinoa genome brings new potential for global food security.
Feb 4, 2017
A simple model is shown to accurately predict the electronic properties of a combination of 2D semiconductors.
Feb 4, 2017
A new approach to analyzing household electricity: smart-meter data could improve the performance and efficiency of national power grids.
Jan 28, 2017
Sensitive detection of partial faults in antenna systems could prevent performance degradation in wireless networks.
Jan 28, 2017
A gene-editing method shows promise for using targeted gene-replacement therapy in living organisms.
Jan 22, 2017
“Historians will look back on this era as the tipping point for marine agriculture,” said Carlos Duarte.
Jan 21, 2017
A material made by combining a metal and a polymer can help generate hydrogen and fresh water from wastewater.
Jan 21, 2017
Pairing two catalysts in a single, illuminated reaction flask proves to be a light-bulb moment for organic synthesis.
Jan 14, 2017
Hybrid organic-inorganic materials can self-assemble into tiny doughnut-like structures.
Jan 14, 2017
The dynamic three-dimensional organization of chromosomal structure can profoundly influence plant gene expression.
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.
Jan 7, 2017
Reliable processing of an efficient solar cell material depends on how the solvent is removed.
Jan 2, 2017
High-speed fabrication developed at KAUST can turn out adhesive and flexible electronic devices in any shape imaginable.
Dec 27, 2016
A new data-mining strategy that offers unprecedented pattern search speed could glean new insights from massive datasets.
Dec 18, 2016
Surrounding silver nanoclusters with hydrogen-rich shells offers new opportunities in catalysis and opto-electronics.
Dec 17, 2016
Identification of candidate pathways in clownfish shows they can control responses to population alterations.
Dec 11, 2016
Advanced numerical models are helping researchers identify potential sites to exploit offshore wind and wave energy in the Red Sea region.
Dec 11, 2016
Research at KAUST finds that silver atoms can be crafted into a box-shaped nanocluster by careful selection of ligand molecules.
Dec 3, 2016
The characterization of compounds produced in combustion could lead to cleaner, more efficient power stations.
Dec 3, 2016
An advanced numerical model is helping researchers better understand the variability of the Red Sea’s climate patterns.
Nov 26, 2016
New technique lays the foundation for greener transport fuels and next-generation engines.
Nov 26, 2016
A statistics-driven method for the early detection of emerging problems in industrial processes could improve industrial safety, reliability and productivity.
Nov 19, 2016
Microscale energy storage units for wearable and miniaturized electronic devices are improved using porous materials.
Nov 19, 2016
Wafer-thin, scratch-proof films can generate a rainbow of colors using random metallic nanostructures.
Nov 16, 2016
Real-time genetic detailing of rice plants highlights the roles of different loci in response to salt stress during growth.
Nov 12, 2016
Standardized reporting of energy conversion efficiency could help to develop photocatalysts to produce renewable fuels.
Nov 9, 2016
Optical elements that diffract light could lead to smaller and more powerful cameras.
Nov 5, 2016
Sophisticated statistical methods can detect ozone pollution hot spots and monitor instrument failure.
Nov 5, 2016
KAUST researchers are working to find new ways of monitoring irrigation, crop health and yields.
Oct 29, 2016
Fleeting bursts of light and electrons reveal traps that hamper solar cells and sensors.
Oct 22, 2016
New heights reached for solids that capture carbon dioxide at low concentrations in gas mixtures.
Oct 22, 2016
Tin selenide is an effective host for storing sodium ions, making it a promising material for sodium ion batteries.
Oct 15, 2016
Smart bandage technology provides instant updates on the condition of chronic wounds through a mobile phone app.
Oct 15, 2016
A clean, green, metal-free approach to making high-performance polycarbonates.
Oct 8, 2016
Software that automatically recognizes surfaces within complex three-dimensional images can benefit petroleum extraction.
Oct 8, 2016
Algorithms that train computers to automatically detect human activity in videos can improve online searches and real-world surveillance systems.
Oct 1, 2016
Certain bacteria-based water treatment systems may help prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance.
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.
Sep 24, 2016
A genome for the blacktail butterflyfish may illustrate how reef fish adapt to challenging conditions in the Red Sea.
Sep 24, 2016
New sensor design paves the way for safer and more effective brain monitoring.
Sep 24, 2016
Carefully designed crystal structures can now be tuned to control how they transmit acoustic waves.
Sep 17, 2016
Antibodies directed against cancer stem cells could help patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
Sep 17, 2016
A biocompatible nanomaterial that can be controlled with light finds a use in gene delivery.
Sep 12, 2016
Carbon storage by coastal macro algae is a significant but neglected aspect of the global carbon budget.
Sep 10, 2016
Satellite radar image analysis reveals that rifting in Iceland exhibits simultaneous horizontal and sideways movement.
Sep 3, 2016
Mapping the genetics underlying barley yields helps pinpoint mutations responsible for increasing the crop’s salt tolerance.
Aug 27, 2016
New software generates three-dimensional models of buildings, with applications for disaster relief support.
Aug 27, 2016
Tweaking the structure of metal-organic frameworks could transform the capacity to use methane as a fuel.
Aug 27, 2016
Imploding bubbles improve the growth of single-crystalline perovskite solar cell thin films.
Aug 20, 2016
High-resolution modeling improves understanding of dust flow from Africa across the Red Sea toward the Arabian peninsula.
Aug 20, 2016
Exploiting the properties of disordered chaotic systems leads to low-cost energy harvesting and innovative micro-surgery applications.
Aug 20, 2016
Surface deformation caused by magma rising within the crust may in turn have prevented a volcanic eruption in Saudi Arabia.
Aug 13, 2016
Nanocrystals that generate white light could help combine lighting and communications systems into one.
Aug 13, 2016
Researchers round up clues to track down enhancers.
Aug 13, 2016
Atom-by-atom deposition leads to low-cost, high-performance transparent electronic materials.
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.
Aug 6, 2016
Understanding the impact of surface defects underpins improved efficiency of hybrid organic/inorganic solar cells.
Aug 6, 2016
Nonsurfactant polymers template produces a highly porous, three-dimensional inorganic crystal to enhance catalysis and separation.
Aug 1, 2016
Evolutionary alterations to circadian rhythm genes help reef fish adapt to the higher levels of carbon dioxide of future oceans.
Jul 30, 2016
Researchers uncover a potential treasure trove of microbes living with mangroves.
Jul 30, 2016
A signal processing technique that makes use of seismic echoes is able to image subsurface geology at unprecedented resolution.
Jul 23, 2016
Ferroelectric tunnel junction promises low-power, high-density data storage.
Jul 23, 2016
A statistics-based data compression scheme cuts data storage requirements for large-scale climate simulations by as much as 98 percent.
Jul 16, 2016
Metabolic route explorer helps to optimize the pathways for artificial biosynthesis of valuable products.
Jul 16, 2016
A population study of whale sharks in the Red Sea reveals unique group dynamics.
Jul 9, 2016
A clearer understanding of how flame is affected by electric fields paves the way for advanced electrically assisted combustion technology.
Jul 9, 2016
Altering a single atom in a silver nanocluster considerably changes its properties, creating an exciting opportunity to design these clusters.
Jul 9, 2016
Adjusting the cooking time is all it takes to tune the magnetic properties of these multi-functional iron nanowires.
Jul 7, 2016
The efficient purification of propylene using a fine-tuned porous material delivers advances in petrochemical production.
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.
Jul 2, 2016
Adding a gas enhances the processing of hybrid organic-inorganic materials for improved solar cells.
Jun 25, 2016
Existing systems for predicting protein structure are outperformed by a newly developed method.
Jun 25, 2016
Graphene quantum dots can improve the efficiency of silicon solar cells.
Jun 25, 2016
Carefully-designed meta-surfaces are used to build acoustic lenses that can transmit highly focused sound waves.
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.
Jun 18, 2016
Biology has inspired new ways to harvest and collect water.
Jun 11, 2016
Innovative chemistry has produced synthetic membranes with improved properties for industry, research and biomedicine.
Jun 6, 2016
Combining methods for water desalination results in low-cost, highly efficient water production.
Jun 4, 2016
Automated learning of an individual’s movement patterns shared over mobile and social networks could help us to connect better.
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.
May 28, 2016
Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles may help destroy difficult-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer tumors.
May 21, 2016
Smart threads can be woven into pressure-sensitive electronic skin for robots or medical prosthetics.
May 21, 2016
Understanding the dynamics of electrons in polymers will enable more efficient solar cells.
May 17, 2016
Ocean cruise studies input of PAHs from the atmosphere into the ocean.
May 14, 2016
Small non-coding RNAs thought to be found in testes are also present in the adult mouse brain.
May 14, 2016
The Red Sea may be a treasure chest of potential new drugs.
May 7, 2016
Layered MXene semiconductors enable efficient thermoelectric power generators.
May 7, 2016
A novel logic gate allows for added electronic functionality.
Apr 30, 2016
Improved random modeling allows scientists to generate realistic patterns of high-frequency rainfall.
Apr 30, 2016
A data readout scheme achieves an unprecedented reduction in power consumption for a promising high-performance resistive memory architecture.
Apr 30, 2016
Self-cleaning graphene-coated membranes remove water pollutants while harvesting energy from microbial decomposition.
Apr 23, 2016
A gene linked to plant stress response helps to prevent the production of defective proteins.
Apr 23, 2016
Metal-organic frameworks are effective in separating linear from branched paraffins.
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.
Apr 16, 2016
A graphics technique is the first to identify people based on their sketching style.
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.
Apr 9, 2016
Semiconductor light-emitting diodes fabricated on a metal substrate are less prone to overheating.
Apr 9, 2016
Thin flakes of silver make robust and flexible electrodes for pressure sensors.
Apr 2, 2016
Insight into the role of sulfur-bearing ligands provides a better handle on ways to synthesize asymmetric metal nanoparticles.
Mar 26, 2016
A complex computational model provides a more accurate description of soot formation.
Mar 26, 2016
A simulation scheme for aerodynamic turbulence could replace expensive wind tunnel tests.
Mar 19, 2016
Integrating large-area perovskite crystals into simple circuitry leads to optical sensors with high bandwidth and sensitivity.
Mar 19, 2016
Combining quantum dots and organic molecules can enable solar cells to capture more of the sun’s light.
Mar 12, 2016
Ultrafast imaging reveals the influence of even ultrasmall surface roughness on inkjet printing.
Mar 12, 2016
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Mar 5, 2016
Bringing three powerful chemical groups together offers new possibilities in drug development.
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.
Feb 27, 2016
Precise rate constants could provide high-fidelity combustion models for cleaner and more efficient fuels.
Feb 20, 2016
A new mathematical model explains how random factors affect the production of proteins within the cells.
Feb 20, 2016
Satellite imagery shows that the Red Sea’s mangrove forests have increased, not decreased, over the last 40 or so years.
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.
Feb 13, 2016
Expert knowledge in the field of DNA and RNA sequencing puts KAUST at the forefront of high-impact pathogen research.
Feb 13, 2016
Learning how an aluminum compound binds to silica may pave the way to a reliable petrochemical catalyst.
Feb 6, 2016
Next-generation mobile networks can use cloud computing algorithms to manage the increasingly high data demands of users.
Jan 30, 2016
An interactive computational tool opens new possibilities for "developable" surfaces.
Jan 30, 2016
Seagrass genome reveals the structural and physiological adaptations needed for plants to survive and thrive in the marine environment.
Jan 23, 2016
The surface structure of magnetite is crucial to its performance in magnetism-based electronic applications.
Jan 16, 2016
Transparent crystals that grow from heated solutions offer an improved material for detecting ultraviolet light.
Jan 9, 2016
Planar designs are used to model complex curved surfaces, with applications from architecture to 3D prints.
Jan 2, 2016
Current models that predict ocean surface conditions overestimate wave patterns in the middle of the Red Sea.
Jan 2, 2016
Graphene oxide combined with a polymer membrane creates a barrier that is selectively permeable to carbon dioxide.
Dec 26, 2015
Novel solid-state materials may hold the key to cleaner fuels and cheap, efficient gas storage.
Dec 19, 2015
Novel use of gaming technology enables researchers to 'step inside' the brain.
Dec 19, 2015
Direct imaging of a single DNA molecule provides insights into fundamental biological processes.
Dec 12, 2015
The right blend of polymers enables rapid and molecule-selective filtering of tiny particles from water.
Dec 12, 2015
Growing high-quality films of hybrid perovskite materials takes solution-processed phototransistors to new levels of performance.
Dec 5, 2015
Dust plays a critical role in determining rainfall over the Middle East and North Africa.
Dec 5, 2015
Experimental and numerical studies reveal the combustion properties of blended fuels at elevated pressures.
Nov 28, 2015
Ship-based studies of dust levels above the Red Sea reveal significant variations and confirm the reliability of satellite monitoring.
Nov 21, 2015
A low-cost, copper-based flexible and stretchable antenna improves far-field data communication in wearable electronics.
Nov 21, 2015
Atomically thin heterogeneous semiconductors with tunable electronic properties pave the way for next-generation two-dimensional devices.
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.
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.
Nov 14, 2015
Capturing the hidden details of coalescence cascades that connect bubbles and droplets may improve oil extraction practices.
Nov 10, 2015
Harnessing a bacterial system of defense can protect plants against viral pathogens.
Nov 7, 2015
Modelling reveals how atmospheric dust influences daytime patterns of energy transfer from sunlight.
Nov 7, 2015
Chemical reaction modeling and combustion experiments reveal how 2-methylbutanol would behave in advanced engines.
Nov 7, 2015
A combination of state-of-the-art sensors and standardized data analysis will transform research for tracking animals and humans.
Oct 31, 2015
Environmentally friendly butanol additives improve gasoline performance in spark ignition engines.
Oct 31, 2015
Metallic nanostructures absorb light better than any other known structures.
Oct 31, 2015
Biocompatible tactile sensors based on magnetic hair-like structures enable new applications for touch sensors.
Oct 24, 2015
An atomically precise investigation reveals close similarities between silver and gold nanoparticles.
Oct 24, 2015
A solvent-free technique for creating adsorbent materials could reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Oct 17, 2015
A mineral used in electrochemical devices that was thought to be a semiconductor is now identified as a metal.
Oct 17, 2015
Ultrafast cameras spy surprising air-trapping effects intrinsic to droplet-based technologies such as inkjet printing.
Oct 10, 2015
High-speed imaging of perfect ice spheres free-falling in water reveals surprising insights into drag reduction.
Oct 3, 2015
A statistical method helps to identify abnormal signals in electroencephalograms and locate their source in the brain.
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.
Oct 3, 2015
Conflict and economic crises, combined with pollution control measures, are changing the air above the Middle East.
Sep 26, 2015
Subtle changes to the composition of a semiconductor structure enable laser light at colors previously not thought possible.
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.
Sep 26, 2015
Insight into additional functions of a key cancer protein could pave the way for new anti-cancer drugs.
Sep 19, 2015
Stable air layers that wrap around liquid drops can retain their remarkable geometries a thousand times longer than theory predicts.
Sep 19, 2015
Functions of interacting molecular complexes are uncovered through a novel method of aligning the interaction interface of each complex.
Sep 12, 2015
Proteins that have dual roles in the molecular processing of RNA could be manipulated to produce tougher plants.
Sep 12, 2015
Analysis of sea anemone genome yields unprecedented detail of anemone-algae symbiosis, and may provide a model for coral symbiosis.
Sep 5, 2015
A modern twist on a traditional biochemistry technique lets scientists study interactions that trap cells in circulation.
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.
Aug 31, 2015
Termination sites of DNA are shown to stop slow-moving replication forks but not faster ones.
Aug 29, 2015
Chemical tricks improve the efficiency and durability of photothermal membranes that use sunlight to turn water into steam.
Aug 29, 2015
A novel computing technique recognizes and captures the distinctive surface patterns appearing in videos and images.
Aug 22, 2015
Wastewater treatments based on bioelectrochemical systems can generate energy while removing potentially toxic compounds.
Aug 22, 2015
Performance analysis reveals how different resource allocation schemes may impact the energy efficiency of a cognitive radio system.
Aug 22, 2015
Novel use of sensors and associated high-resolution imaging in agriculture aims to facilitate a more sustainable future.
Aug 22, 2015
An integrated set of genetic mechanisms controls whether bees behave as foragers or nurses.
Aug 15, 2015
Perfect interfaces between sheets of two-dimensional semiconductors enable advanced electronic devices.
Aug 15, 2015
Simulations reveal the final moments of a fuel droplet as it combusts in a spray injection engine.
Aug 15, 2015
Elevated bacterial populations in waters near beaches and urban areas could pose a problem for desalination plants.
Aug 8, 2015
Quantum dots improve the performance of cost-effective, solution-processed solar cells.
Aug 8, 2015
Performance improvements of indium zinc oxide transistors could lead to enhanced transparent displays for screens and phones.
Aug 1, 2015
A material for filtration that is easy and cheap to produce could aid water treatment, solvent filtration and membrane-catalysis.
Aug 1, 2015
A surprisingly simple algorithm helps computers perceive individual objects inside videos from their movement patterns.
Jul 27, 2015
An improved wireless communication protocol enables more robust links between remote electronic devices.
Jul 27, 2015
Some coral reef fish species don’t settle very close to home.
Jul 25, 2015
Specialized word search method sheds light on phenotypic similarity of diseases.
Jul 20, 2015
A coral reef fish can acclimate to warm temperatures in just two generations.
Jul 13, 2015
Identifying noise in communication signals helps to filter out glitches and improve transmission quality.
Jul 13, 2015
Treated wastewater may be suitable for some irrigation uses, but antibiotic-resistant microbes could be cause for concern.
Jul 11, 2015
An oxide layer optimized to selectively transmit electrons can improve the efficiency of organic solar cells beyond 10 percent.
Jul 11, 2015
A fast computational method optimizes sensor measurement networks for noisy, sparsely observed environments.
Jul 7, 2015
Transistor designs based on nanotubes could considerably reduce the power demands of computers.
Jul 7, 2015
A look at life in the depths of the ocean reveals an efficient system of pumping carbon out of the atmosphere.
Jun 27, 2015
Making the pores of metal-organic frameworks smaller could open up new opportunities in gas separation techniques.
Jun 27, 2015
A tiny device broadens the bandwith to enable absorption with wide-reaching potential for electrical engineering.
Jun 20, 2015
Tiny carriers assembled from oppositely charged nanoparticles open to release their cargo under light exposure.
Jun 20, 2015
A coral named for KAUST could provide a glimpse of future reef conditions under climate change.
Jun 13, 2015
Funding from KAUST is helping to bring innovative solar power technology to fruition with startup company QD Solar.
Jun 13, 2015
An improved peak fitting procedure enables a better determination of protein structures.
Jun 6, 2015
The fabrication of branched titanium dioxide nanomaterials enhances the connectivity in solar cells for a better performance.
May 30, 2015
An algorithm that maximizes the difference between data categories achieves high accuracy in classifying faces.
May 30, 2015
Magnetic nanowires with weak magnetic fields and low frequencies can destroy cancer cells without generating heat.
May 26, 2015
The emergence of two volcanic islands in the Red Sea suggests a larger underlying event linked to African-Arabian plate separation.
May 26, 2015
A new computational framework shows how pathogens interact with host cells at the metabolic level.
May 16, 2015
Thin film membranes could efficiently separate carbon dioxide and other gases from mixed gas flow streams.
May 16, 2015
Rather than migrating, whale sharks in Tanzania hide surprisingly close to home year-round.
May 16, 2015
A catalyst that helps develop a new route to break up carbon dioxide uses a renewable source of clean energy.
May 9, 2015
Efficiently extracting the charge required by quantum dot solar cells can be controlled by chemically configuring molecules.
May 9, 2015
A warmer Red Sea may be more productive due to the influence of winter monsoons.
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.
May 2, 2015
DNA sequencing of reef fish microbiomes shows that diet is all-important.
May 2, 2015
A microchip designed to generate and control rogue waves of light on the nano-scale has many potential applications.
Apr 25, 2015
Analyses of marine bacteria offer insights into processes of carbon storage and release beneath the sea.
Apr 25, 2015
Highlighting sustainability and the work of female researchers was a strong focus of the international KAUST-US NSF electronics conference.
Apr 25, 2015
A woven carbon cloth coated in a conducting polymer and an oxide-material provides a stable way of storing energy.
Apr 25, 2015
Lightweight and low-cost device uses friction inside paper-based coils to transform mechanical motion into electricity.
Apr 25, 2015
KAUST’s new supercomputer will enable ground-breaking scientific modeling and analysis in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
Apr 18, 2015
A fast and cost-efficient fabrication process for high-quality perovskite crystals bridges the gap to silicon.
Apr 18, 2015
An inkjet-printed surface can turn fog into drinking water using bio-inspired micropatterning and adhesion technology.
Apr 18, 2015
Smart, stretchable pads open up a new approach for thermotherapy.
Apr 4, 2015
Replacing the organic molecules surrounding atomically precise silver nanoparticles prepares them for practical applications.
Apr 4, 2015
An underwater landslide triggered by the 2011 earthquake in Japan may have exacerbated the resulting tsunami.
Mar 28, 2015
Whole-genome sequencing of the bacterium responsible for a cholera outbreak reveals a population structure missed by traditional methods.
Mar 28, 2015
The discovery of the incandescent light bulb has transformed human existence. New LED technologies promise to be the next step forward.
Mar 21, 2015
A new collaboration could lead to supercomputers emulating the efficiency of the brain.
Mar 21, 2015
Electron-rich organic polymers boost power conversion in solar cells.
Mar 16, 2015
Producing hydrogen from water is improved by creating an orderly catalyst.
Mar 16, 2015
Researchers reveal a low-impact synthetic strategy for producing supported small nickel nanoparticles – a powerful catalytic form of the metal.
Mar 16, 2015
A leader in desalination science, TorOve Leiknes gives water treatment research in Saudi Arabia a major boost.
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.
Feb 6, 2015
Evolution has left alone the protective functions of noncoding sequences of the human genetic blueprint.
Feb 6, 2015
State-of-the-art facilities and world-class research projects give rise to thriving start-up companies based at KAUST.
Feb 6, 2015
KAUST Center for Desert Agriculture leads research to improve crop yields from desert soils.
Feb 6, 2015
Sustainable energy generation boosted by a nanoscale device that converts thermal infrared radiation to an electrical current.
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.
Dec 26, 2014
Resistance to a popular herbicide provides insight into the control of a key biosynthetic pathway.
Dec 26, 2014
Single-cell analysis of microbes from Red Sea deep brine pools reveals the genetic innovations needed to thrive in extreme conditions.
Dec 26, 2014
Lactate plays an unexpected role in brain function.
Dec 24, 2014
Nanoparticles with pores that expand and shrink could prove valuable for biochemical research and drug delivery applications.
Dec 24, 2014
An enzyme involved in maintaining genome fidelity goes through seven steps to recognize its DNA substrates.
Dec 24, 2014
Theoretical studies analyze the nature of the bonding relationship between conjugated polymers and carbon-based materials.
Dec 24, 2014
Devilrays soak up the sun’s heat then make some of the deepest and fastest dives ever recorded in the ocean.
Dec 24, 2014
Nanoscale thin films containing unconventional, glass-like magnetic states can lead to the development of novel charge-spin coupled devices.
Dec 23, 2014
Generators embedded in windows produce electricity from the temperature differential between an air-conditioned interior and a sunny outside world.
Dec 23, 2014
Chaotic optical resonators can trap more light energy than their orderly counterparts.
Dec 23, 2014
Floating paper cubes containing low-cost, inkjet printed electronic sensors can wirelessly monitor floods in real time.
Dec 23, 2014
Light absorption capacity of quantum dot solar cells may soon reach the infrared.
Dec 23, 2014
A single photon can free two electrons within a nanocrystal of silver sulfide, revealing its promise as a solar cell material.
Dec 23, 2014
First-time reports of the statistical properties of ‘whirlpools’ show they are frequent and seasonal.
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.
Dec 23, 2014
Chemically fine-tuning the structure of a class of light porous materials allows efficient and selective removal of CO2 from air.
Dec 23, 2014
Multitasking ferroelectric polymer could store or process data faster than its rivals.
Dec 22, 2014
A novel algorithm promises faster functionality for the world’s largest optical-near infrared telescope.
Dec 22, 2014
Graphene-based capacitors prove useful in advanced non-linear electronics.
Dec 20, 2014
Enzymes crucial to parasite growth offer clues in fight against malaria.
Dec 17, 2014
Resins improve bacterial performance in converting seawater to potable supply.
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.
Dec 17, 2014
Bendable electronics could help make robust wearable devices that can continuously monitor a person’s health.
Dec 14, 2014
The ability to more precisely design an industrial material will support broad applications such as the storage of gas, including CO2.
Dec 13, 2014
Regulating an overlooked set of genes may help biologists manipulate cells to find new therapy options.
Dec 9, 2014
Streamlining the process to fabricate quantum dot devices could improve their potential as low-cost, flexible solar cells.