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.

Surface wettability has little effect on atmospheric water gathering, but edge structure is crucial.

Flatter materials have fewer imperfections, which makes for better solar cells and light sensors.

Herbal remedy plants native to Saudi Arabia are shown to have potential as treatments for cancer.

Dual-functioning MOF material autonomously ensures indoor humidity is just right.

Modeling leads to a better understanding of the role El Niño plays in increasing rainfall along the coast of the Red Sea.

A nature-based technique paves the way for cheaper and environmentally friendly liquid-repellent materials.

Plants can reprogram their genetic material to mount a defensive response against pathogens, which may have applications for agriculture.

3D-printed, disposable sensors capable of detecting noxious gases and changes in temperature and humidity could revolutionize environmental monitoring.

Synchronized emissions from innovative on-chip lasers create possibilities for inexpensive artificial neural networks. 

A systematic approach to selecting and configuring statistical models improves predictions of extreme events.

Spiky-shaped additives help antimicrobial coatings sense and inhibit bacteria growth on dental devices. 

Insights into the thermal behavior of metal-nitride nanowires could open new avenues in optical electronics.

Protection zones for coasts and oceans are an effective way to help marine and human communities to adapt to climate change.

A simple treatment of nickel to make it an efficient catalyst for water splitting.

The genome sequences of two "false" corals offer a window into the evolution of calcification, which may help their reef-building cousins.

A floating membrane that uses sunlight to evaporate water shows potential for water purification.

Two proteins produced by a single gene interact to keep the genome in check.

Data from a global oceanographic expedition predict how rising temperatures influence increase in plankton populations.

The movement of DNA molecules seemingly explained by random motion conceals a more orderly march.

A coating of molybdenum improves the efficiency of catalysts for producing hydrogen.

A unique investigation highlights how excess nitrogen can trigger coral bleaching in the absence of heat stress.

Car manufacturers could clean up vehicle exhausts using a new model of gasoline combustion developed using experimental data.

Tungsten and titanium compounds join forces to turn a common alkane into other hydrocarbons. 

The surface proteins responsible for navigating immune cells to sites of inflammation are identified.

A breakthrough in generating water-stable metal-organic frameworks allows efficient removal of water from gases.

Conjugated polymers designed with a twist produce tiny, brightly fluorescent particles with broad applications.

A new method for shaping the waveform generated by multi-antenna radar systems is inexpensive and practical.

Careful marine management and stricter fishing laws could enable Saudi Arabia’s coral reefs to thrive.

A new tool uses genetic and clinical information to find the root cause of unexplained illnesses.

A flexible, carbon-based device that responds to humidity in two ways can sense 3D objects without touching them.

Atlantic surface circulation transports high loads of plastic debris to remote Arctic waters.

Statistical monitoring technology can detect serious falls and immediately warn healthcare providers.

Stable and recyclable materials synthesized using intrinsically porous polymers selectively retain CO₂ from exhaust emissions and natural gas.

Stressed dinoflagellates rewrite their genes during transcription.

New nano-sized sensors provide unprecedented data on how heat diffuses in and out of living cells.

A biological sensor can identify and quantify the activity of a little-known class of plant hormones, strigolactones.

An ultrathin semiconducting sheet showing gas-responsive electronic properties may lead to highly sensitive gas sensors. 

Using a plasma to alter the atomic composition of two-dimensional materials could make them better catalysts.

Enzyme follows a two-step verification system before cutting and repairing DNA damage.

Understanding how small organic ions stabilize gold nanoparticles may allow for better control.

A repository of metabolic information provides a quick reference tool for designing useful synthetic biological systems.

Discovery of a novel rotational force inside magnetic vortices makes it easier to design ultrahigh capacity disk drives. 

A new method for visually presenting complex data distributions provides a much-needed tool for management, analysis and interpretation.

Deformable thermoelectric materials add a new twist to the design of energy-scavenging devices.

Controlling the orientation of hybrid perovskite crystals offers large-scale structural purity and new properties.

Plunging hot spheres into viscous liquids reveals a way to reduce fluid resistance without complex engineering procedures.

A statistical model that accounts for common dependencies in spatial data yields more realistic results for studies of temperature, wind and pollution levels. 

An efficient wireless signal optimization scheme achieves peak performance for next-generation mobile communications.

Tunable porous MOF materials interface with electrodes to sound the alarm at the first sniff of hydrogen sulfide. 

Varying the thickness of crystallizing materials facilitates control over the patterns and properties of crystals.

Autonomously pairing network users could expand the capability of the next generation of wireless networks

A statistical technique for automatically cleaning erroneous data from weather-balloon observations will improve the accuracy of weather forecasting.

Africa now joins Southeast Asia in hosting parasites partially resistant to the first-line antimalaria drug, artemisinin.

Highly sensitive electron cameras allow researchers to see the atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks.

Access to valley-polarized charge carriers by magnetic doping could transform electronics.

Genome sequences of dinoflagellate algae indicate how they maintain their symbiotic relationship with corals.

Inscribing porous, carbonized patterns into a polymer creates sensitive electrodes that detect biological molecules.

An antibiotic resistant strain of bacteria found circulating in Jeddah’s municipal wastewater could have severe implications for public health.

The close association between corals and bacteria may help protect coral from heat stress and bleaching.

The high-quality sequencing of a quinoa genome brings new potential for global food security.

A simple model is shown to accurately predict the electronic properties of a combination of 2D semiconductors.

A new approach to analyzing household electricity: smart-meter data could improve the performance and efficiency of national power grids. 

Sensitive detection of partial faults in antenna systems could prevent performance degradation in wireless networks.

A gene-editing method shows promise for using targeted gene-replacement therapy in living organisms.

A material made by combining a metal and a polymer can help generate hydrogen and fresh water from wastewater.

The dynamic three-dimensional organization of chromosomal structure can profoundly influence plant gene expression.

Hybrid organic-inorganic materials can self-assemble into tiny doughnut-like structures.

A highly efficient mathematical solver designed to run on graphics processors gives scientists and engineers a powerful new tool for a common computational problem. 

Reliable processing of an efficient solar cell material depends on how the solvent is removed.

High-speed fabrication developed at KAUST can turn out adhesive and flexible electronic devices in any shape imaginable.

A new data-mining strategy that offers unprecedented pattern search speed could glean new insights from massive datasets.

Surrounding silver nanoclusters with hydrogen-rich shells offers new opportunities in catalysis and opto-electronics.

Identification of candidate pathways in clownfish shows they can control responses to population alterations.

Research at KAUST finds that silver atoms can be crafted into a box-shaped nanocluster by careful selection of ligand molecules.

Advanced numerical models are helping researchers identify potential sites to exploit offshore wind and wave energy in the Red Sea region.

The characterization of compounds produced in combustion could lead to cleaner, more efficient power stations.

An advanced numerical model is helping researchers better understand the variability of the Red Sea’s climate patterns.

A statistics-driven method for the early detection of emerging problems in industrial processes could improve industrial safety, reliability and productivity.

New technique lays the foundation for greener transport fuels and next-generation engines.    

Microscale energy storage units for wearable and miniaturized electronic devices are improved using porous materials.

Wafer-thin, scratch-proof films can generate a rainbow of colors using random metallic nanostructures.

Real-time genetic detailing of rice plants highlights the roles of different loci in response to salt stress during growth.

Standardized reporting of energy conversion efficiency could help to develop photocatalysts to produce renewable fuels.

Sophisticated statistical methods can detect ozone pollution hot spots and monitor instrument failure.

New heights reached for solids that capture carbon dioxide at low concentrations in gas mixtures.

Tin selenide is an effective host for storing sodium ions, making it a promising material for sodium ion batteries.

A clean, green, metal-free approach to making high-performance polycarbonates.

Smart bandage technology provides instant updates on the condition of chronic wounds through a mobile phone app.

Software that automatically recognizes surfaces within complex three-dimensional images can benefit petroleum extraction.

Certain bacteria-based water treatment systems may help prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance.

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.

Carefully designed crystal structures can now be tuned to control how they transmit acoustic waves.

New sensor design paves the way for safer and more effective brain monitoring.

A genome for the blacktail butterflyfish may illustrate how reef fish adapt to challenging conditions in the Red Sea.

A biocompatible nanomaterial that can be controlled with light finds a use in gene delivery.

Antibodies directed against cancer stem cells could help patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Carbon storage by coastal macro algae is a significant but neglected aspect of the global carbon budget.

Satellite radar image analysis reveals that rifting in Iceland exhibits simultaneous horizontal and sideways movement.

Mapping the genetics underlying barley yields helps pinpoint mutations responsible for increasing the crop’s salt tolerance.