Making the silent genes speak
Dec 13, 2014
Regulating an overlooked set of genes may help biologists manipulate cells to find new therapy options.
Results for applied mathematics and computational science
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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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Taking the guesswork out of experimental design
Jul 11, 2015
A fast computational method optimizes sensor measurement networks for noisy, sparsely observed environments.
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Honey bee behavior is in the genes
Aug 22, 2015
An integrated set of genetic mechanisms controls whether bees behave as foragers or nurses.
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Aesthetic patterns for freeform architecture
Jan 9, 2016
Planar designs are used to model complex curved surfaces, with applications from architecture to 3D prints.
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Bringing computational engineering into the fold
Jan 30, 2016
An interactive computational tool opens new possibilities for "developable" surfaces.
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Focus on acoustic lenses
Jun 25, 2016
Carefully-designed meta-surfaces are used to build acoustic lenses that can transmit highly focused sound waves.
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Faster prediction of wireless downtime
Jul 2, 2016
An efficient simulation scheme that hones in on the rarest elements in a dataset can help predict capacity exceedances in wireless networks.
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The bioprospects of mangrove roots
Jul 30, 2016
Researchers uncover a potential treasure trove of microbes living with mangroves.
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Enhancing understanding of genetic regulation
Aug 13, 2016
Researchers round up clues to track down enhancers.
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Tunable sound transmission shapes up
Sep 24, 2016
Carefully designed crystal structures can now be tuned to control how they transmit acoustic waves.
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Taking graphics cards beyond gaming
Jan 9, 2017
A highly efficient mathematical solver designed to run on graphics processors gives scientists and engineers a powerful new tool for a common computational problem.
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Giving power to demand-driven electricity
Feb 4, 2017
A new approach to analyzing household electricity: smart-meter data could improve the performance and efficiency of national power grids.
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Signaling success for 5th gen communications
Mar 4, 2017
An efficient wireless signal optimization scheme achieves peak performance for next-generation mobile communications.
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Cutting datasets down to size
Oct 29, 2017
A powerful statistical tool could significantly reduce the burden of analyzing very large datasets.
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Tiny speakers break a barrier for sound
Nov 26, 2017
A loudspeaker design could allow small devices to produce powerful low-frequency sounds.
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Making loudspeakers resonate like atoms
Jun 3, 2018
Tiny loudspeakers can efficiently produce low-frequency sounds due to effects similar to the quantum physics governing atoms.
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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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Mining Red Sea bacteria for industrial potential
Oct 4, 2018
Genome sequencing of two Red Sea bacteria highlights their potential as industrial workhorses.
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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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Steep learning in mathematics of big waves
Jan 19, 2020
A better mathematical understanding of how big waves form could lead to better prediction of tsunami impacts.
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Quieter wind beneath the wings
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.
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Keep the data coming
Nov 8, 2020
A continuous data supply ensures data-intensive simulations can run at maximum speed.
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A new spin on bouncing sound waves
Dec 13, 2022
Insight into the spinning-induced scattering of sound could help create next-generation acoustic devices using new phonon modes.
