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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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21 May, 2026
KAUST researchers call for accelerated global action to safeguard coral reefs under climate change
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Hidden in plain sight: DNA reveals 15 overlooked coral lineages in the Indo-Pacific
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Intelligent vision chip offers brainlike processing
Retina-inspired optoelectronic synapse can perform image processing and optical logic tasks.
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KAUST-led team advances to semifinals of global XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition
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PhD Dissertation Defense
Engineering CRISPR-Cas Platforms for Precision Genome Integration and Nucleic Acid Diagnostics in PlantsEdith Sánchez Hernández
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May 2026
PhD Dissertation Defense
Direct Air Capture via Moisture Swing for CO2 Enrichment in Desert GreenhousesZulma Lopez Reyes
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May 2026
MS Thesis Defense
Transcriptomic Analysis of Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata and Distichlis stricta) Under High SalinityAlina Alejo Vinogradova
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