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29 June, 2026

KAUST research on sustainable wastewater treatment wins Best Presentation Award at IWA Conference 2026

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25 June, 2026

BESE Research Supports KAUST's Global Top 50 Ranking in THE Impact Rankings 2026

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25 June, 2026

Whole protein pathway delivered into living cells

Nanoreactors ferry multi-protein machinery into cells, opening a potential route to precision therapies.

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25 June, 2026

BESE Ph.D. Candidate Batool Albar Among Five KAUST Researchers Selected for Nobel Laureate Meeting

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24 June, 2026

First global assessment of marine ecosystems during a year when warming exceeded 1.5°C

Researchers document more than 200 marine ecosystem impacts worldwide, revealing that ocean heat-related disruptions are occurring throughout the year, not only during summer heat extremes

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22 June, 2026

Advancing membrane technology for more efficient hydrocarbon refining

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21 June, 2026

A colorful boost for precision genome editing

A simple fluorescent tag helps CRISPR repair DNA more efficiently in human stem cells, organoids and embryo models.

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18 June, 2026

Soil biodiversity is an overlooked frontline of disease prevention

Soil biodiversity is essential for farming and climate stability, but new research shows it may also play a critical role in human health. Intensive agriculture and climate change are rapidly degrading this biodiversity, potentially increasing disease risk.

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15 June, 2026

Soil microbes are source of plastic-degrading enzymes

Mangrove soil-derived microbial communities harbor enzymes capable of degrading polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

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14 June, 2026

Scientists uncover hidden mechanism that may trigger coral death during marine heatwaves

Scientists discovered that extreme heat can disrupt tiny structures called cilia that help corals transport oxygen and remove waste. When these structures fail, corals can suffer oxygen shortages, increasing the risk of tissue damage and death during marine heatwaves.

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11 June, 2026

Chlorophyll enzyme boosts heat tolerance in Arabidopsis plants

An enzyme recruited to stress granules that form during heat stress in Arabidopsis plants helps boost tolerance to both sudden and gradual temperature rises.

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11 June, 2026

Professor Noreddine Ghaffour receives the 2025 Kuwait Prize in Applied Sciences

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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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