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KAUST Discovery: A shade closer to more efficient organic photovoltaics

annieApr 28, 2024August 28, 20240

Transparent solar cells utilize non-fullerene acceptors, merging efficiency with aesthetics for urban design transformation. Read more

In the news: Super mushrooms could clean up oil spills

annieApr 21, 2024August 28, 20240

BBC Interviews Professor Szekely on using mushrooms for oil spills BBC has recently interviewed KAUST Assistant Professor Gyorgy Szekely on his research on using mushrooms for oil

KAUST Discovery: Cataloging the complexity of the ocean genome

annieApr 17, 2024August 28, 20240

An open-access catalog of the global ocean genome offers novel taxonomical and functional insights and unlocks the potential of blue biotechnology. Read more

KAUST Discovery: A tandem approach for better solar cells

sara.ali@kaust.edu.saMar 27, 2024August 28, 20240

Combining traditional silicon with perovskite materials offers higher efficiency solar cells, but further innovation is needed to make them commercially viable. Read more

KAUST Discovery: Analytic tool reveals more cream of the crops

sara.ali@kaust.edu.saMar 20, 2024August 28, 20240

Platform for identifying genetic variation in plant species could aid in crop improvement and sustainable agriculture. Read more

KAUST Feature: Exploring the intricate depths of the Red Sea

sara.ali@kaust.edu.saMar 19, 2024August 28, 20240

Two Red Sea voyages with the German research vessel “Meteor” yield extensive data sets and insights for research teams across the disciplines. Read more

KAUST Discovery: Often overlooked stem cells hold hidden powers for blood disease treatments

sara.ali@kaust.edu.saMar 17, 2024August 28, 20240

Protocol boosts regenerative capabilities of stem cells previously wasted in transplant medicine. Read more

KAUST Showcases Sustainable Wastewater Treatment

sara.ali@kaust.edu.saMar 13, 2024August 28, 20240

At the KAUST School (TKS), the second Plant Science Family Night, held on March 6, 2024, showcased the significant contributions of Facilities Management (FM), especially

KAUST Discovery: Dancing droplets’ new spin on water harvesting

sara.ali@kaust.edu.saMar 11, 2024August 28, 20240

Complex patterns of motion emerge when water drops condense on an oiled surface. Read more

KAUST Discovery: Targeting seed microbes to improve seed resilience

sara.ali@kaust.edu.saFeb 27, 2024August 28, 20240

Analysis of seed endophytes in the wild crop fonio reveals the seed microbiome as a potential target for sustainably enhancing crop resilience to climate stress.