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15 September, 2025

Reef-building coral shows signs of enhanced heat tolerance

Heat tolerance is being conferred naturally down the generations of a common reef-building coral in response to recent marine heatwaves.

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11 September, 2025

AI speeds up human embryo model research

Deep-learning tool outperforms human experts at classifying lab-grown embryo-like structures, enabling advances in developmental biology and drug discovery.

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09 September, 2025

Plastic-munching bacteria found across the seven seas

New enzyme motif shows how ocean microbes are evolving to digest plastic — and could help future cleanup efforts.

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01 September, 2025

Wastewater surveillance tracks spread of antibiotic resistance

A study conducted during COVID-19 travel restrictions sheds light on the relationship between mass gatherings and the spread of antibiotic resistance.

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28 August, 2025

Sex chromosome overload sparks to a common developmental faultline

Stem cell study shows how extra X or Y chromosomes derail early development via shared genetic pathways.

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25 August, 2025

Super fungi survive extreme Mars-like environments

A black fungus that can tolerate extreme salinity and intense radiation in a Mars-like environment provides insights into planet habitability and beyond.

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19 August, 2025

Rethinking food systems to restore degraded lands

Immediate international collaboration is needed to reverse current trends in global land degradation by transforming food systems.

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20 August, 2025

Prof. Sahika Inal receives 2025 ACS Kavli Emerging Leader in Chemistry honor

Sahika Inal, associate professor of bioengineering at KAUST, has been selected to deliver the 2025 Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry Lecture, awarded by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

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13 August, 2025

Saudi-based scientists lead global effort to combat land degradation and boost food security

KAUST led a global team to develop actionable strategies for governments to halt land degradation and secure food supplies.

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03 August, 2025

Promising patch for blood pressure monitoring

A wearable, optoelectronic patch worn on the skin could transform blood pressure monitoring for patients with chronic health conditions.

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17 July, 2025

KAUST alum Hanin Ahmed awarded prestigious Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship

Saudi researcher's exceptional work in ancient DNA and genomics recognized with Europe's premier postdoctoral research award

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21 July, 2025

Deep learning accelerates research on early pregnancies

KAUST researchers have created deepBlastoid, a deep learning tool that surpasses scientists at evaluating laboratory models of the human embryo before pregnancy

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22 July, 2025

AI reveals the universal beauty of coral reef growth

A study of global coral reef distributions reveals that reefs exhibit universal spatial properties conforming to mathematical power laws.

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21 July, 2025

Prof. Raquel Peixoto receives 2025 ICRS Mid‑Career Scientist Award

This award highlights KAUST’s status as a hub for marine science and underscores Saudi Arabia’s increasing leadership in global scientific innovation.

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10 July, 2025

Reference genomes for rice’s wild relatives may boost future crops

Eleven new reference genomes highlight the evolutionary path of the rice genus and may help improve crops.

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26 June, 2025

Unveiling new insights through ancient DNA

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29 June, 2025

Building better biosensors from the molecule up

The structure of polymers in organic electrochemical transistors can dramatically alter their interaction with ions in biological samples.

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01 July, 2025

Celebrating Academic Excellence: Congratulations to Our Promoted Faculty

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25 June, 2025

PhD student Melany Villegas-Valencia wins Algal BBB Top Poster Award

Congratulations Melany!

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19 June, 2025

Combat climate change by eliminating easy targets

Swift action to curb methane emissions could rapidly bring down the rate of global warming, modeling shows.

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