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In 2020, researchers tested a self-moistening hydrogel mat under solar panels; it cooled them by at least 10°C and boosted output by up to 19%

New research introduces a cooling gel for solar panels. This gel absorbs moisture at night and releases it as vapor during the day. The cooling effect significantly boosts electricity output and panel longevity. This innovation promises to reduce solar electricity production costs. The technology offers a low-maintenance solution for hotter…

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In 2019, KAUST researcher modeled 1 insect cuticle to create gas-entrapping pores. 7 years later, clean water facilities deploy 2 distinct hydrophobic membranes to desalinate seawater cheaply without chemical waste

KAUST researchers found an unexpected answer in nature. They studied springtails and seaskaters that trap air around their bodies underwater. Their team copied that trick into tiny pores inside new membranes. The design can separate hot, salty water from cooler fresh water. It could eventually make membrane distillation cheaper, greener…

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Millions are ditching traditional air conditioning for this new electricity-free cooling method

A groundbreaking cooling technology from Saudi Arabia offers a solution to rising energy costs. Researchers at KAUST have created Nescod, a system that uses ammonium nitrate and sunlight to cool without electricity. This innovation could significantly impact energy bills and provide reliable cooling for essential items like medicines and food,…

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Electronics researchers have developed a new way to stack transistors in a die, to keep Moore's law alive for as long as possible

It's the semiconductor version of one potato, two potato.

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Not-so-clean rooms: Scientists discover 26 new microbe species in NASA spacecraft facility

Scientists have discovered 26 previously unknown bacterial species in the clean rooms that were used to prep NASA's Phoenix Mars lander for its 2007 launch.

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KAUST Hosts Annual International Conference on Smart Mobility

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is hosting the International Conference on Smart Mobility - IEEE (SM'23) from March 19 to 21 on the university campus. The conference is attended by a distinguished group of academics, technologists, equipment manufacturers, transportation service providers, and city planners to discuss…

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Saudi Research Tests New Energy-Efficient Cooling System

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has conducted observational experiments in the houses located inside the campus to create a new cooling system that consumes energy less than the currently used systems. These experiments aim at testing the efficiency of the new system under different weather conditions…

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Saudi MoU Signed to Develop Labor Force Amid Rapid Industrial Growth

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced on Tuesday that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to provide training to SIDF members via two programs: the KAUST SME Maharat and the KAUST Academy. The partnership aims to upskill the local…

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Saudi Arabia: Cement Decarbonization Paves Way for Carbon Neutrality

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, organized a workshop entitled: “Cement Decarbonization in Saudi Arabia – Pathways to 2060.” In his opening speech to the workshop, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Mining Development, Musad al-Daoud said the…

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Algae Protein…New Source to Feed Animals

Animal feed is vital for the global food security, but it deeply affects the environment given the amount of greenhouse emissions emitted during its production and processing. Yet, new innovations and techniques could help provide sustainable and clean solutions in this field. New feed source The King Abdullah University of…

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KAUST Produces Tutankhamun Perfume Oil from Algae

The famous essential "patchouli oil" is often linked to King Tutankhamun's oil, according to sites specializing in the history of perfumes. "New Directions Aromatics" company in Canada announced the discovery of ten gallons of Patchouli essential oil inside Tutankhamun's tomb. The historical review of this essential oil is an attempt…

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Saudi Heritage Commission Reveals Antiquities in the Red Sea

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced it would begin surveying the area between Umluj and Ras Sheikh Humaid in the Red Sea to uncover submerged antiquities. During a press conference hosted by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), the Commission explained that the project, which is scheduled till Sept…

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Mysterious Stone Secrets in Saudi Arabia Uncovered

KAUST scientists have used deep learning algorithms to accelerate the examination of thousands of years old, giant, stone rectangles in the Saudi desert. “An international study showed that the huge, mysterious stone structures known as ‘Mustatil’ (Arab word for ‘Rectangle’) in northwestern Saudi Arabia, are among the oldest archeological ruins…

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KAUST, SESP Sign MoU to Train Qualified Cadres in Solar Power Industry

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP), a leading center of vocational training in the field of energy. The MoU supports the renewable energy goals stated in the Saudi Vision 2030.

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KAUST President to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Extracting Lithium from Sea Water to Make Batteries

Professor Tony Chan, President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), revealed tangible success in transforming research and studies conducted at the university into real-world inventions. This led to the inclusion of KAUST on the list of research universities that were able to export technology outside its geographical…

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KAUST Startup Edama Opens 1st-of-its-Kind Waste Recycling Facility in Saudi Arabia

Edama Organic Solutions, an organic waste recycling King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) startup, has officially opened its new recycling facility, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. Located in the KAUST Research and Technology Park, the facility offers technology that provides waste processing and desert agriculture…

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KAUST, Partners Develop Self-driving Mobility Platform

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Intel and Brightskies have collaborated to develop self-driving mobility platform with launching REDD, a strategic initiative that puts research innovations in artificial intelligence to the test in a proof-of-concept, self-driving vehicle. REDD is the outcome of a strategic collaborative initiative between KAUST…

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KAUST Announces Partnership with Ocean Aero for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced a new collaboration agreement with Ocean Aero, a manufacturer and service provider of ocean-going Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicles (AUSVs). Ocean Aero and Shelf Subsea, a service company for the marine industry, will bring the AUSVs into Saudi Arabia, which will…

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Mining, Manufacturing Activities Drive a Leap in Saudi Industry Growth

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) has launched a program to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of innovation, with the aim of developing the industry sector in the Kingdom. The joint program was launched in cooperation with the King Abdullah University of Science…

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National Geographic Broadcasts KAUST’s Journey to Becoming ‘Global’

National Geographic Abu Dhabi is shining the spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Chasing Answers, a new four-part series that explores the emergence of the Thuwal-based institution as a hub for groundbreaking scientific research and development in the region and the world. Home…

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KAUST Researchers Create Chip Mimicking Human Brain

Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) are presenting new solutions to achieve the best AI (artificial intelligence) speeds and performances by building a neural network mimicking the biology of the human brain in a microchip. KAUST researchers have laid the groundwork for more efficient hardware-based…

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KAUST Launches Green Roads Initiative for Sustainable Development

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) launched last week the Green Roads Initiative in Thuwal, aimed at protecting the environment and improve sustainable development that contributes to fulfilling a key goal of the Saudi Vision 2030. The Initiative is led by a Social Responsibility team, which is…

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KUAST Hosts 'Ideation Challenge' to Develop Innovative Solutions for Regional, Global Issues

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) hosted Ignite initiative, an ideation challenge granting students of Saudi universities an opportunity to put forward their ideas and innovative solutions for some of the biggest issues in the region and the world. The challenge was held over two days and kicked…

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