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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.
10 March, 2026
Professor Carlos M. Duarte awarded Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Algarve
Global Recognition for Pioneering Contributions to Marine Science and Ocean Sustainability
10 March, 2026
Plant diversity predicts resistance to grazing pressure on drylands
New research led by scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) reveals that plant species diversity is a stronger predictor of how dryland ecosystems respond to grazing pressure than climate, soil conditions or livestock type.
09 March, 2026
Water-repelling surfaces reveal surprising charging effects
When water leaves a hydrophobic material, it acquires an electrical charge that could affect liquid-handling processes.
02 March, 2026
KAUST’s Professor Renato Morais aims to uncover the functioning of Red Sea coral reefs
At King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Professor Renato Morais will examine how ocean currents bringing nutrients and plankton from the open ocean shape the health and productivity of reefs in the Red Sea.
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Center of Excellence for Sustainable Food Security (SFS) Seminar
Evolution of substrate specificity of plant hormone transportersProfessor Markus Geisler
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