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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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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

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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.

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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.

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31 March, 2026

Where forests grow matters for their climate impact, global study finds

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31 March, 2026

Two KAUST faculty elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

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16 March, 2026

Thomas Crowther maps global links between biodiversity and human wellbeing

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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23 February, 2026

Measuring spatial differences in reef-building corals to guide future management

Data collected at a pivotal time provide baseline information for coral reef resilience and management in the northeastern and central Red Sea.

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