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08 June, 2026

Mapping movements of marine megafauna shows protection must go further

Global tracking data provides new insights into how marine creatures use ocean spaces and highlights the need for additional measures to achieve conservation targets.

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07 June, 2026

Red Sea coral absorbs chemical contamination

Red Sea corals accumulate pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other human-derived contaminants across reefs along the central Red Sea coast.

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04 June, 2026

Scientists uncover how brain support cells influence memory

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02 June, 2026

Brain fuel also helps wire neural connections

Lactate acts as both fuel and a signaling molecule in the brain, revealing a potential pathway for treating neurological disease.

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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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21 May, 2026

Hidden in plain sight: DNA reveals 15 overlooked coral lineages in the Indo-Pacific

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18 May, 2026

Al-Babili earns Khalifa International Award

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14 May, 2026

Intelligent vision chip offers brainlike processing

Retina-inspired optoelectronic synapse can perform image processing and optical logic tasks.

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13 May, 2026

KAUST-led team advances to semifinals of global XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition

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13 May, 2026

Professor Sahika Inal earns Germany’s most prestigious research award

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12 May, 2026

Plants reorganize proteins to protect photosynthesis during extreme heat

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11 May, 2026

New study explores how cells respond to acidic stress

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10 May, 2026

Bringing together the tools to harness the potential of microbial diversity

Combining approaches to better discover and cultivate microbial taxa could generate novel microbes for industrial and agricultural applications.

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04 May, 2026

Single small-molecule model reveals insights into human embryo development

A unique embryo-like cellular model offers a scalable platform for studying human embryogenesis, fertility, and developmental disorders, with promising initial results.

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01 May, 2026

Can AI finally bring order to biology’s data deluge?

How a "Super Transformer" model could unify genomics, imaging and cellular data — and help biologists see the whole.

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05 May, 2026

How corals reveal the ocean’s hidden chemical footprint

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29 April, 2026

KAUST researchers turn to mangroves in search for plastic-degrading enzymes

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26 April, 2026

Tiny DNA fragments, big agricultural insights

A new genomic approach is helping improve crop resilience.

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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.

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19 April, 2026

Buying time for coral reefs

KAUST researchers are testing solutions that may shape how coral reef systems weather the century ahead.

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