Harnessing the power of microbes for water reuse
Mar 31, 2021
Technologies that use the metabolic properties of microbial communities to treat wastewater and generate energy will transform water reuse.
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Using electronics to solve common biological problems
Dec 1, 2019
What do an electrical engineer, an organic chemist, a materials scientist and a cell biologist all have in common? They invent and improve applications at the interface of biology and electronics.
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Flexing for success from Saudi Arabia to Silicon Valley
Oct 29, 2019
Asrar Damdam is setting up her own biotech company in Silicon Valley while pursuing a Ph.D. at KAUST
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Taking 2D materials to the MAX
Oct 10, 2019
A class of atomically thin 2D compounds, known as MXenes, have a unique combination of properties that are useful for electronic and sensing applications.
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Speeding up the machine learning process
Sep 26, 2019
A new approach for training algorithms makes the machine learning process faster and more accurate.
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Finding ways to feed the world
Aug 22, 2019
Genome editing techniques have the power to transform crop yields and plant resilience to feed the growing global population.
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Casting a net for a sustainable water network
Jun 11, 2019
Global water challenges addressed through improvements to desalination techniques and limits to waste.
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Better racing car design through an industry partnership
May 19, 2019
The Formula 1 race track is the ultimate testbed for a KAUST researcher's latest work.
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West Africa warms but airborne dust keeps the Red Sea cool
May 15, 2019
World-class computing facilities at KAUST enable researchers to tackle complex questions in climate science and oceanography.
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Putting the sense in materials
Apr 24, 2019
An interdisciplinary initiative is helping KAUST be at the forefront of a digital revolution, where sensors can find a use just about anywhere.
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Conducting Fab lessons in a virtual clean room
Apr 14, 2019
A virtual platform makes learning how to fabricate a semiconductor device easier, safer and more interactive.
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Clustering helps unlock secrets of the human brain
Mar 31, 2019
The latest statistical methods from research on complex high-dimensional environmental data also yield powerful tools for interpreting brain activity.
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Windows to a sustainable future
Dec 12, 2018
For researchers seeking entrepreneurial opportunities, KAUST can provide the perfect springboard.
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Computing solutions for biological problems
Oct 14, 2018
Xin Gao’s research is building bridges between computer science and biology.
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Science for society: innovation and translation research
Sep 24, 2018
KAUST places great emphasis on translating university know-how into real-world impact, say Kevin Cullen, vice president of Innovation and Economic Development, and John Tannaci, associate vice president for research.
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Solving real-world problems
Sep 19, 2018
A tool developed by Håvard Rue has transformed data analysis, interpretation and communication. It has been applied broadly: from modeling the spread of infectious diseases to mapping fish stocks.
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Reusing water to grow quality food in cities
Sep 9, 2018
Research to optimize aquaponics systems could inform a new era of urban food production.
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The holistic approach to catalyzing change
Sep 6, 2018
Rethinking industry-scale catalytic processes could slash global energy consumption and even turn carbon dioxide into a valuable commodity.
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Quantifying Red Sea plastics from coasts to fish
Sep 2, 2018
While drones scan beaches to assess plastic litter, microplastics are found in the digestive tracts of one in every six Red Sea fish.
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Superior seismic imaging for better drilling
Jul 8, 2018
Software could transform underground imaging of fossil fuel reserves by providing unprecedented detail in record time.
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Future for crop breeding is CRISPR and clear
Jul 1, 2018
Precision molecular tools derived from bacterial defence systems are transforming the theory and practice of genetic modification.
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Sustainability hinges on water and energy use
Jun 24, 2018
A plant scientist, a water specialist and a petroleum engineer walk onto a panel, “how do you define sustainability?” one asks.
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Minding the gap ahead of future fuels
Apr 1, 2018
Oil expert Tadeusz Patzek aims to ensure that efficient recovery of oil and gas remains feasible whilst scientists find alternative green energy sources.
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Hussain is taking a flexible approach
Mar 25, 2018
From farming to healthcare, there are few areas of our lives that couldn’t be enhanced by incorporating flexible CMOS electronics.
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New eyes in the skies
Mar 18, 2018
The availability of high-resolution data collected by miniaturized satellites heralds a turning point in Earth and environmental sensing from space.
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Wiser ways with water
Feb 11, 2018
Safety assurance is the first step in bringing valuable wastewater into use, says Peiying Hong.
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Making data more accessible
Feb 11, 2018
Ying Sun is a multi-award-winning statistician who is inspired by the value of statistics in solving real-world problems.
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Khashab harnesses nature’s genius for tiny deliveries
Feb 11, 2018
2017 recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Award Niveen Khashab builds nanoscale ‘miniature machines’ with diverse applications.
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Rocking the cradle of humankind
Jan 21, 2018
Geophysical modeling of one of the world’s most important fossil sites reveals the history of the site where early humankind evolved.
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A burning ambition for clean fuel
Jan 10, 2018
The transition to renewables will take decades, so we must rush to clean up conventional fuel combustion, says Mani Sarathy.
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A green separation for industry
Dec 17, 2017
Tailor-made membranes offer a cleaner method for the industrial-scale separation of chemical mixtures, says Suzana Nunes. But first we need to make their manufacture greener.
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Transforming how we think about soils—from the ground up
Dec 3, 2017
A new soil classification system, and tools to implement it, helps understanding of the properties of the ground underpinning geo-engineering projects.
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The sky’s the limit for Earth observation
Sep 17, 2017
Emerging technologies are poised to transform how we observe the Earth.
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Visualization helps science to see the unexpected
Sep 10, 2017
Advances in how science is presented means that visual tools can inspire research, as well as make its results accessible to the world.
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Can coral reefs change with the times?
Sep 1, 2017
Coral ecosystems may be able to adapt rapidly to climate change through natural plastic responses.
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The awesome scope of big data
Aug 6, 2017
Sifting through huge amounts of data may bring better understanding of whale shark social structures, protein targets for drug therapies and disease-causing genes.
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A blue carbon future
Jul 15, 2017
Mangroves, seagrass meadows, seaweeds and saltmarshes, the forests of the sea, perform a vital and often overlooked role in storing carbon and mitigating the effects of climate change.
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Winds and waves winding down
Jun 17, 2017
Wind intensities and wave heights in the Red Sea are decreasing over time—potential for a significant impact on its ecosystem.
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A bright future for sustainable agriculture
May 27, 2017
Passionate plant scientist Mark Tester conducts ground-breaking research into plants that could one day help feed the world.
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Conservation in the smartphone generation
May 13, 2017
A remarkable collaboration, drawing parallels between human and animal ecology, uses data from smartphones to protect vulnerable species.
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Interdisciplinarity helps unravel the protein puzzle
May 6, 2017
The work of a small group specializing in demystifying proteins is having far-reaching effects.
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Deep thinking brings underwater robot to life
Apr 24, 2017
An international, multidisciplinary collaboration that led to the world’s first underwater robotic avatar.
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Seeking adaptation for corals in times of stress
Mar 18, 2017
The Red Sea provides opportunities to coral bleaching and inform future practices to help safeguard the world’s coral reef ecosystems.
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Up in the air over Arabia
Feb 18, 2017
Studying dusty air, especially in the Middle East, which is part of the Earth’s notorious dust belt, has both local and global significance.
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The tipping point for marine agriculture
Jan 22, 2017
“Historians will look back on this era as the tipping point for marine agriculture,” said Carlos Duarte.
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Catalysis with a light touch
Jan 21, 2017
Pairing two catalysts in a single, illuminated reaction flask proves to be a light-bulb moment for organic synthesis.
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Driven to diffraction
Nov 9, 2016
Optical elements that diffract light could lead to smaller and more powerful cameras.
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A blossoming field of precision agriculture
Nov 5, 2016
KAUST researchers are working to find new ways of monitoring irrigation, crop health and yields.
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Snapshots help nanomaterials harvest light
Oct 29, 2016
Fleeting bursts of light and electrons reveal traps that hamper solar cells and sensors.
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Helping computers to see who we really are
Oct 8, 2016
Algorithms that train computers to automatically detect human activity in videos can improve online searches and real-world surveillance systems.
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Crafting technology from nature's darkest secrets
Aug 20, 2016
Exploiting the properties of disordered chaotic systems leads to low-cost energy harvesting and innovative micro-surgery applications.
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Saving precious water with nanoscale ingenuity
Jun 18, 2016
Biology has inspired new ways to harvest and collect water.
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Partnering for sustainable fresh water production
Jun 6, 2016
Combining methods for water desalination results in low-cost, highly efficient water production.
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An ocean observatory for the Red Sea
Feb 27, 2016
Studies conducted at the Saudi Aramco-KAUST Marine Environmental Research Center provide new insights into the physical and biological aspects of the Red Sea.
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Pathogen expertise boosted with latest genomics
Feb 13, 2016
Expert knowledge in the field of DNA and RNA sequencing puts KAUST at the forefront of high-impact pathogen research.
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Nano-Lego for clean energy
Dec 26, 2015
Novel solid-state materials may hold the key to cleaner fuels and cheap, efficient gas storage.
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Smart technology shows where we're at
Nov 7, 2015
A combination of state-of-the-art sensors and standardized data analysis will transform research for tracking animals and humans.
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The Red Sea models the future
Sep 26, 2015
Detailed analysis of nutrient distribution and circulation in the Red Sea could provide a model for the future of the world’s oceans.
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Sensing for sustainable agriculture
Aug 22, 2015
Novel use of sensors and associated high-resolution imaging in agriculture aims to facilitate a more sustainable future.
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Better routing for wireless networks
Jul 27, 2015
An improved wireless communication protocol enables more robust links between remote electronic devices.
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QD Solar brings quantum cell technology into the light
Jun 13, 2015
Funding from KAUST is helping to bring innovative solar power technology to fruition with startup company QD Solar.
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Electronics conference gives a positive charge
Apr 25, 2015
Highlighting sustainability and the work of female researchers was a strong focus of the international KAUST-US NSF electronics conference.
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Taking computing to the next level
Apr 25, 2015
KAUST’s new supercomputer will enable ground-breaking scientific modeling and analysis in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
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A different kind of light
Mar 28, 2015
The discovery of the incandescent light bulb has transformed human existence. New LED technologies promise to be the next step forward.
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Exploring the brain by mimicking the brain
Mar 21, 2015
A new collaboration could lead to supercomputers emulating the efficiency of the brain.
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KAUST takes on an expert worth his salt
Mar 16, 2015
A leader in desalination science, TorOve Leiknes gives water treatment research in Saudi Arabia a major boost.
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Securing future energy supply
Feb 6, 2015
KAUST’s Earth Science and Engineering Program is underpinned by a drive to develop sustainable ways to get the best from natural resources and quantify environmental hazards.
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A breeding ground for successful start-ups
Feb 6, 2015
State-of-the-art facilities and world-class research projects give rise to thriving start-up companies based at KAUST.
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Growing on salty soils
Feb 6, 2015
KAUST Center for Desert Agriculture leads research to improve crop yields from desert soils.
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Fuel for thought: Improving combustion for a cleaner future
Dec 23, 2014
KAUST’s Clean Combustion Research Center aims to develop technologies for future fuel formulations, more efficient engines, and new methods for power generation.
