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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.