A new framework will help marine scientists design more accurate experiments to understand the impact of global warming on marine life. The framework provides a simple way to select future CO2 levels and temperature for experiments, taking into account regional variability and local conditions.
Researchers at KAUST are developing a system that can transmit both light and energy to underwater devices, enhancing sensing and communication in the ocean. This technology has potential applications in climate change research, seismic activity detection, and underwater search and rescue operations.
Researchers have engineered silkworms to produce different variants of E-selectin, a critical adhesion molecule involved in inflammation, cancer, and disease processes. The study found that the connecting arm of E-selectin is crucial for binding, while longer armed proteins are better at tethering blood stem cells.
By using approximations instead of explicit kernels, researchers have accelerated machine learning speeds and improved AI's ability to handle large datasets. The new approach uses statistics to derive a nearly accurate kernel that can be computed much faster than traditional methods.
Scientists have developed a method to recharge bioelectronic implants wirelessly using soft and flexible materials that absorb sound waves. The new technology could minimize surgical treatments and improve patient comfort. Researchers have successfully demonstrated the concept by charging devices with ultrasonic energy.
Researchers at KAUST developed a practical method to visualize the magnitude and direction of current flow through magnetic thin films. By using skyrmions and magneto-optical Kerr microscopy, they directly mapped nonuniform electrical current distribution in layered platinum, cobalt, and tantalum materials.
Researchers at KAUST have discovered a way to boost the efficiency of long-lived inverted perovskite solar cells, achieving record-certified efficiency of 22.3 percent. The innovative approach involves adding long-chain alkylamine ligands during production, which enhances stability and reduces boundary defects.
A team of researchers created a small, self-powered sensor cube that monitors multiple water quality characteristics, including pH, temperature, salinity, and ammonia levels, to help prevent fish deaths due to pollution.
Researchers at KAUST found that Middle East dust has a positive cooling effect on the land and Red Sea, with the largest radiative cooling effect in the world. This discovery highlights the complex role of dust aerosols in shaping global climate patterns.
Researchers at KAUST found evidence of intergenerational transfer of DNA methylation patterns in corals, which could help develop new strategies for coral conservation. The study suggests that chronically stressed corals can pass on epigenetic changes to their offspring, potentially increasing resilience to climate change.
A team developed new hydrogen evolution photocatalysts (HEPs) made from two semiconducting materials, enhancing energy storage. The HEPs absorb more visible light, increasing hydrogen production rates an order of magnitude beyond current single-component inorganic HEPs.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a hybrid organic transistor for use in electronic displays and large-area electronics, overcoming production challenges of metal oxide TFTs.
Researchers are exploring a human-centric approach for 6G communications, emphasizing the need for secure, affordable, and accessible networks that protect users' mental and physical health. The technology will also require innovative solutions such as decentralized blockchain networks and artificial intelligence to enhance performance.
A novel bacteria effectively removes nitrogen from salty wastewater, suggesting a potential solution for sewage treatment from seawater-based toilets. This finding could help alleviate pressure on freshwater resources as the world's population is expected to grow to 10 billion by 2050.
Research reveals physical connectivity between southern Red Sea and Indian Ocean, highlighting need for regional marine conservation approach. Genetic patterns suggest clearer separation between northern and southern parts of sea.
Researchers have developed iron nanowires that can selectively kill cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy tissue. These nanorobots use an external magnetic field to guide themselves to the tumor site and activate a three-step mechanism that releases chemotherapy and generates heat, leading to nearly complete cell ablation.
A new algorithm uses machine learning to identify genes that spur tumor growth by linking DNA mutations to altered functionality. The method can predict and validate cancer-driving genes in any database or real population sample.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a stretchy and self-healing thermoelectric material that can generate electricity using body heat. The material has been shown to be robust enough to withstand daily stress and strain, making it a promising candidate for powering wearable technologies.
A machine learning tool has identified 12 new human proteins carrying functional leucine-aspartic acid (LD) motifs, which play a significant role in cell adhesion and morphogenesis. The researchers also found that LD motif signaling evolved over 800 million years ago, possibly by co-opting ancestral interaction sequences.
Researchers at KAUST identified a key metabolite called anchorene that regulates plant anchor roots and promotes water and nutrient uptake. Increasing anchorene levels in deficient soil can rescue root growth in crops, increasing yields.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a way to prolong hot carrier lifetime in 2D perovskite solar materials, potentially increasing solar energy efficiency. The approach involves tuning the structure of hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites to suppress hot carrier cooling mechanisms.
KAUST researchers have devised a way to turn rigid silicon into solar cells that can be stretched by up to 95 percent while retaining a high solar energy capture efficiency of 19 percent. This breakthrough overcomes the rigidity limitation of silicon, allowing for flexible wearable electronics and robots.
Researchers have developed an unbreakable security system that achieves 'perfect secrecy', protecting confidential data on public classical communication channels. The new technology uses silicon chips with complex structures to send information in a one-time key, making it impossible for hackers to intercept or recreate.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a plastic biosensor that can power itself using glucose, enabling continuous monitoring of key health indicators like blood sugar levels. The device uses an electron-transporting polymer and glucose oxidase enzyme to drive its circuitry, offering an ideal alternative to current implantable devices.
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) have discovered a flaky material that improves the performance of organic solar cells. The material, made from tungsten disulfide flakes, enhances the cell's ability to gather holes and reduces resistance, leading to higher efficiency.
Scientists and innovators present the concept of the Circular Carbon Economy, a system where carbon emissions are reduced, reused, recycled, and removed. This approach is inspired by nature and aims to restore the balance of the carbon cycle.
Key findings from COP25 Oceans Actions Day highlight the importance of protecting Blue Carbon Ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrasses. The event emphasizes the crucial role of oceans in achieving sustainable development goals and reducing climate change vulnerability.
Scientists have identified specific genes that confer nonhost resistance to wheat leaf rust in barley, a breakthrough that could transform the breeding of durable disease-resistant cereal crops. This discovery has the potential to improve global food security by providing a solution to one of the biggest problems in wheat production.
Researchers at KAUST used advanced quantile regression techniques to analyze barley plant traits affecting yields in saline and nonsaline conditions. Two key traits help gain high yield under saline conditions: early flowering time and a specific ear number per plant.
A new software tool, developed at KAUST, allows researchers to visualize and design catalytic pockets using topographic steric maps. This helps improve the understanding of how known catalysts function and guides exploration of chemical modifications to create better catalysts.
KAUST scientists have identified MAP4K4 as a key player in plant immunity, essential for proper responses to environmental pathogens. The discovery reveals targets in a molecular pathway that could be manipulated by crop breeders to make plants more resistant.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a novel method for quantitative phase and intensity imaging in microscopy, overcoming limitations of existing techniques. This new approach enables high-resolution images to be acquired quickly and accurately using affordable optics and common light sources.
Researchers at KAUST found that under certain conditions, bubbles or droplets suspended in liquid can bounce off each other due to interface mobility, leading to slower coalescence and unexpected behavior.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a wearable, flexible magnetic skin that can remotely control switches and keyboards without wired connections. The innovative technology has potential applications in human-computer interfaces for people with paralysis, gaming, sleep pattern analysis, and noninvasive biomedical device localization.
A six-year study of whale shark movement and residency has provided critical insights for conservation efforts. The research found that the aggregation meets the criteria of a shark nursery, shedding light on whale shark behaviors that could inform management strategies.
Scientists at KAUST have successfully combined four polymers to form a single substance using a novel approach called catalyst switching. This breakthrough could lead to the development of materials with enhanced properties, such as improved energy storage and tissue engineering applications.
A study found that shark skin microbiomes resist infection and maintain native bacterial communities even after injury. Regional differences were also detected in the microbial communities across different locations.
A new AI-powered computational tool, NucleicNet, has been developed to infer RNA-binding properties of proteins. The software provides additional biological insights that could aid in drug design and development, by revealing detailed RNA-binding properties of these proteins.
Researchers have made significant progress in understanding brain function by studying the role of lactate in memory formation and learning. The study, published in Progress in Neurobiology, used a novel technique to produce three-dimensional models of astrocytes, revealing their complex structure and metabolic coupling with neurons.
Asrar Damdam, a KAUST Ph.D. student, has developed a silicon-based platform that can change shape and stretch in various directions, exceeding human skin's 20% stretchability limit. Her design has potential for integration into wearable electronics devices and soft robotics.
Researchers have discovered a new role for Argonaute proteins in the nucleus, where they bind to enhancer regions on DNA to regulate gene expression. This finding adds to our understanding of the RNA interference pathway, which plays a crucial role in silencing specific genes.
A team of researchers at KAUST has developed a mathematical bridge between high-level symbolic representations and statistical data, enabling artificial intelligence algorithms to make use of vast stores of symbolic knowledge. This breakthrough could lead to significant improvements in machine learning and biomedical applications.
The KAUST team developed porous membranes from recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), reducing the energy used in chemical separation processes. The membranes can withstand high temperatures and separate molecules of different sizes.
A team of plant scientists has launched a major project to enhance global date palm production and protection. By sequencing the genome of the ajwa date palm, researchers hope to develop methods for rapid sex determination and improve the trees' ability to resist pathogens and pests.
Researchers developed a low-cost, non-electric cooling technology using a polymer film that can cool buildings in metropolitan areas during the day. The tech achieves this by exploiting spectral overlap between atmospheric window and thermal radiation emitted by buildings.
Researchers developed a more efficient statistical model to analyze extreme weather events globally, identifying regions with high precipitation levels and predicting their frequency. The model can handle vast amounts of data from multiple locations, providing valuable insights for disaster planning.
KAUST researchers find that water molecules become less stable when squeezed between two hydrophobic surfaces due to quantum effects. This discovery has practical implications for the development of nanofluidic platforms for molecular separation.
Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology found that corals use organic carbon to recycle waste ammonium, revealing new insights into coral-algae symbiosis. This process allows corals to control algal growth by regulating nitrogen flow.
Researchers developed a deep learning model that extracts patterns from gene locations and functions to identify disease associations. The KAUST model achieves better accuracy than state-of-the-art methods by combining multiple datasets and incorporating graph convolutional networks.
Researchers have made significant advancements in perovskite solar cells by tuning the halide-cation mixture, delaying the collapse of the sol-gel structure and promoting the formation of the desirable α-phase. This leads to improved solar cell performance and stability.