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29 April, 2026
KAUST researchers turn to mangroves in search for plastic-degrading enzymes
26 April, 2026
Tiny DNA fragments, big agricultural insights
A new genomic approach is helping improve crop resilience.
21 April, 2026
KAUST ranks among world’s top 100 in eight subjects, leads Saudi Arabia in four
This recognition reflects the university’s growing global research impact and contribution to Saudi Arabia’s higher education excellence.
19 April, 2026
Buying time for coral reefs
KAUST researchers are testing solutions that may shape how coral reef systems weather the century ahead.
15 April, 2026
KAUST stem cell research improves understanding of early human development
Improved stem cell-derived embryo models allow scientists to study these processes more reliably in the lab
This study provides a new platform for research in reproductive medicine
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.
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May 2026
MS Thesis Defense
Transcriptomic Analysis of Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata and Distichlis stricta) Under High SalinityAlina Alejo Vinogradova
06
May 2026
PhD Dissertation Defense
Remote sensing of mangrove dynamics: anthropogenic impacts, seasonality and species differentiationIoana Andreea Ciocănaru
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May 2026
PhD Dissertation Defense
Convergent evolution of mechanical chromatin insulators from selfish genetic elementsFaisal Alkhaldi
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