Proteins that have dual roles in the molecular processing of RNA could be manipulated to produce tougher plants.

Analysis of sea anemone genome yields unprecedented detail of anemone-algae symbiosis, and may provide a model for coral symbiosis.

Simulations show that an actuated jet of air from the wing can dramatically improve the aerodynamic performance of micro-aircraft such as drones.

A modern twist on a traditional biochemistry technique lets scientists study interactions that trap cells in circulation.

Termination sites of DNA are shown to stop slow-moving replication forks but not faster ones.

A novel computing technique recognizes and captures the distinctive surface patterns appearing in videos and images.

Chemical tricks improve the efficiency and durability of photothermal membranes that use sunlight to turn water into steam.

Performance analysis reveals how different resource allocation schemes may impact the energy efficiency of a cognitive radio system.

An integrated set of genetic mechanisms controls whether bees behave as foragers or nurses.

Wastewater treatments based on bioelectrochemical systems can generate energy while removing potentially toxic compounds. 

Elevated bacterial populations in waters near beaches and urban areas could pose a problem for desalination plants. 

Simulations reveal the final moments of a fuel droplet as it combusts in a spray injection engine.

Perfect interfaces between sheets of two-dimensional semiconductors enable advanced electronic devices.

Quantum dots improve the performance of cost-effective, solution-processed solar cells.

Performance improvements of indium zinc oxide transistors could lead to enhanced transparent displays for screens and phones.

A surprisingly simple algorithm helps computers perceive individual objects inside videos from their movement patterns.

A material for filtration that is easy and cheap to produce could aid water treatment, solvent filtration and membrane-catalysis.

Some coral reef fish species don’t settle very close to home.

Specialized word search method sheds light on phenotypic similarity of diseases.

A coral reef fish can acclimate to warm temperatures in just two generations.

Identifying noise in communication signals helps to filter out glitches and improve transmission quality.

Treated wastewater may be suitable for some irrigation uses, but antibiotic-resistant microbes could be cause for concern.

An oxide layer optimized to selectively transmit electrons can improve the efficiency of organic solar cells beyond 10 percent.

A fast computational method optimizes sensor measurement networks for noisy, sparsely observed environments.

Transistor designs based on nanotubes could considerably reduce the power demands of computers.

A look at life in the depths of the ocean reveals an efficient system of pumping carbon out of the atmosphere.

A tiny device broadens the bandwith to enable absorption with wide-reaching potential for electrical engineering.

Making the pores of metal-organic frameworks smaller could open up new opportunities in gas separation techniques.

Tiny carriers assembled from oppositely charged nanoparticles open to release their cargo under light exposure.

A coral named for KAUST could provide a glimpse of future reef conditions under climate change.

An improved peak fitting procedure enables a better determination of protein structures.

The fabrication of branched titanium dioxide nanomaterials enhances the connectivity in solar cells for a better performance.

An algorithm that maximizes the difference between data categories achieves high accuracy in classifying faces.

Magnetic nanowires with weak magnetic fields and low frequencies can destroy cancer cells without generating heat.

The emergence of two volcanic islands in the Red Sea suggests a larger underlying event linked to African-Arabian plate separation.

A new computational framework shows how pathogens interact with host cells at the metabolic level.

Thin film membranes could efficiently separate carbon dioxide and other gases from mixed gas flow streams.

Rather than migrating, whale sharks in Tanzania hide surprisingly close to home year-round.

A catalyst that helps develop a new route to break up carbon dioxide uses a renewable source of clean energy.

Efficiently extracting the charge required by quantum dot solar cells can be controlled by chemically configuring molecules.

A warmer Red Sea may be more productive due to the influence of winter monsoons.

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.

DNA sequencing of reef fish microbiomes shows that diet is all-important.

A microchip designed to generate and control rogue waves of light on the nano-scale has many potential applications.

A woven carbon cloth coated in a conducting polymer and an oxide-material provides a stable way of storing energy.

Lightweight and low-cost device uses friction inside paper-based coils to transform mechanical motion into electricity.

Analyses of marine bacteria offer insights into processes of carbon storage and release beneath the sea.

An inkjet-printed surface can turn fog into drinking water using bio-inspired micropatterning and adhesion technology.

A fast and cost-efficient fabrication process for high-quality perovskite crystals bridges the gap to silicon.

Smart, stretchable pads open up a new approach for thermotherapy.

Replacing the organic molecules surrounding atomically precise silver nanoparticles prepares them for practical applications.

An underwater landslide triggered by the 2011 earthquake in Japan may have exacerbated the resulting tsunami.

Whole-genome sequencing of the bacterium responsible for a cholera outbreak reveals a population structure missed by traditional methods.

Electron-rich organic polymers boost power conversion in solar cells.

Researchers reveal a low-impact synthetic strategy for producing supported small nickel nanoparticles – a powerful catalytic form of the metal.

Producing hydrogen from water is improved by creating an orderly catalyst.

Evolution has left alone the protective functions of noncoding sequences of the human genetic blueprint.

Sustainable energy generation boosted by a nanoscale device that converts thermal infrared radiation to an electrical current.

Discovery of the molecular mechanism by which a protein confers salt tolerance in plants could boost crop yields in high-saline soils.

Resistance to a popular herbicide provides insight into the control of a key biosynthetic pathway.

Single-cell analysis of microbes from Red Sea deep brine pools reveals the genetic innovations needed to thrive in extreme conditions.

Lactate plays an unexpected role in brain function.

Nanoscale thin films containing unconventional, glass-like magnetic states can lead to the development of novel charge-spin coupled devices.

Theoretical studies analyze the nature of the bonding relationship between conjugated polymers and carbon-based materials.

Nanoparticles with pores that expand and shrink could prove valuable for biochemical research and drug delivery applications.

Devilrays soak up the sun’s heat then make some of the deepest and fastest dives ever recorded in the ocean.

An enzyme involved in maintaining genome fidelity goes through seven steps to recognize its DNA substrates.

Floating paper cubes containing low-cost, inkjet printed electronic sensors can wirelessly monitor floods in real time.

Generators embedded in windows produce electricity from the temperature differential between an air-conditioned interior and a sunny outside world.

Chaotic optical resonators can trap more light energy than their orderly counterparts.

Light absorption capacity of quantum dot solar cells may soon reach the infrared.

A single photon can free two electrons within a nanocrystal of silver sulfide, revealing its promise as a solar cell material.

First-time reports of the statistical properties of ‘whirlpools’ show they are frequent and seasonal.

Chemically fine-tuning the structure of a class of light porous materials allows efficient and selective removal of CO₂ from air.

Multitasking ferroelectric polymer could store or process data faster than its rivals.

A novel algorithm promises faster functionality for the world’s largest optical-near infrared telescope.

Graphene-based capacitors prove useful in advanced non-linear electronics.

Enzymes crucial to parasite growth offer clues in fight against malaria.

Bendable electronics could help make robust wearable devices that can continuously monitor a person’s health.

Mysterious deep dwelling fish are vastly more plentiful than previously thought and are likely to play a major role in ocean carbon budgets.

Resins improve bacterial performance in converting seawater to potable supply.

The ability to more precisely design an industrial material will support broad applications such as the storage of gas, including CO2.

Regulating an overlooked set of genes may help biologists manipulate cells to find new therapy options.

Streamlining the process to fabricate quantum dot devices could improve their potential as low-cost, flexible solar cells.