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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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03 June, 2025

Tiny crabs glow to stay hidden

Fluorescence in gall crabs has been reported for the first time by KAUST researchers, who suggest it may serve as a form of disguise.

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02 June, 2025

Professor Alexandre Rosado elected Fellow of The Explorers Club

Professor Alexandre Rosado has been elected as a Fellow International of The Explorers Club—the highest level of membership in the organization dedicated to advancing field research and scientific exploration.

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29 May, 2025

Mass fish deaths linked to extreme marine heatwave in Red Sea

A severe marine heatwave in the Red Sea likely caused a mass fish mortality event and highlights increasing vulnerability of marine ecosystems.

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29 May, 2025

2025 BESE Student Award Winners

The BESE Division is proud to announce the recipients of the first BESE Student Achievement Awards. Following a competitive review process, graduate students were recognized for their outstanding contributions. These awards highlight the strength of their research, leadership, and professional achievement.

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27 May, 2025

Transforming Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system

KAUST is supporting the Kingdom in healthcare modernization by translating laboratory research into smart, digital, and precise solutions. Through bold, interdisciplinary initiatives, the University is bringing high-impact innovations to market, aligning with the best aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030.

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27 May, 2025

Academia Europaea elects KAUST plant microbiome visionary

In recognition of his pioneering research on the relationship between microbes and plant health, Professor Heribert Hirt, Plant Science, has been elected to the prestigious Academia Europaea — a pan-European academy that recognizes excellence in science, humanities, and letters.

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22 May, 2025

Prof. Suzana Nunes elected North American Membrane Society fellow

Her long-standing leadership in the field has been recognized with her election as a fellow of the North American Membrane Society, one of the highest honors in membrane science and engineering.

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18 May, 2025

Saudi health innovators accelerate smart health impact with KAUST’s experience

Saudi health innovators are investing heavily in smart health solutions, leveraging KAUST’s world-class infrastructure and expertise.

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15 May, 2025

Tough microbes found in NASA cleanrooms hold clues to space survival and biotech

A new study led by scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia and in collaboration with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory and several institutes across India reports 26 bacterial species growing inside cleanrooms associated with NASA space missions. These unknown and newly described species show genetic properties that suggest they can survive space travel.

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13 May, 2025

More large mammals roamed Saudi Arabia than previously thought

A new study by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and Taibah University has identified 15 large mammal species – three times more than previously thought – that lived in the Arabian Peninsula within the last 10000 years. The study, which can be read in the Journal of Biogeography, provides the most complete list - to date - of large mammals from this period and provides a benchmark for rewilding efforts in the region.

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