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We are dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of marine, terrestrial, and human biology to ensure food, water, and soil security within healthy communities.
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06 April, 2026
Climate action needs a tree change
Despite scientific debate, protecting and restoring natural forests is essential for global climate mitigation and adaptation.
02 April, 2026
Natural solvents enable fully bio-based membranes
Vanillin and thymol replace fossil-based solvents to produce a fully bio-based ultrafiltration membrane that can clarify fruit juices.
31 March, 2026
Two KAUST faculty elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
12 March, 2026
Plant diversity reduces the impacts of grazing pressure in drylands
A global field survey of dryland sites shows that plant species richness is the strongest predictor of resistance to overgrazing.
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BESE 398 Graduate Seminars Series
Why the Red Sea is weirder than you think, and what we can do with it at KAUSTProfessor Michael Berumen
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