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Anonymously pairing network users could expand the capability of the next generation of wireless networks

Africa now joins Southeast Asia in hosting parasites partially resistant to the first-line antimalaria drug, artemisinin.

KAUST studies of the effects and transport of dust in the atmosphere yields insights about pollution, climate, agriculture, industry and health

Highly sensitive electron cameras allow researchers to see the atomic structure of metal-organic frameworks.

Genome sequences of dinoflagellate algae indicate how they maintain their symbiotic relationship with corals.

Inscribing porous, carbonized patterns into a polymer creates sensitive electrodes that detect biological molecules.

An antibiotic resistant strain of bacteria found circulating in Jeddah’s municipal wastewater could have severe implications for public health.

Researchers in Saudi Arabia show the close association between corals and bacteria that may help protect the coral animal from heat stress.

The sequencing of a high-quality quinoa genome by a KAUST-led team supports global food security and the production of crops to feed millions of people - FOR EMBARGOED RELEASE – Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 6:00 p.m. GMT

A new approach to analyzing household electricity: smart-meter data could improve the performance and efficiency of national power grids.

A simple model is shown to accurately predict the electronic properties of a combination of 2D semiconductors.

Sensitive detection of partial faults in antenna systems could prevent performance degradation in wireless networks.

A gene-editing method shows promise for using targeted gene-replacement therapy in living organisms.

Pairing two catalysts in a single, illuminated reaction flask proves to be a light-bulb moment for organic synthesis.

A material made by combining a metal and a polymer can help generate hydrogen and fresh water from wastewater.

The dynamic three-dimensional organization of chromosomal structure can profoundly influence plant gene expression

Hybrid organic-inorganic materials can self-assemble into tiny doughnut-like structures.

Reliable processing of an efficient solar cell material depends on how the solvent is removed.

A highly efficient mathematical solver designed to run on graphics processors gives scientists and engineers a powerful new tool for a common computational problem.

A process developed by researchers in Saudi Arabia prints high-performance silicon-based computers on to soft, sticker-like surfaces that can be attached anywhere.

A new data mining strategy by KAUST offers unprecedented pattern search speed could lead to new insights from massive data

Surrounding silver nanoclusters with hydrogen-rich shells offers new opportunities in catalysis and opto-electronics.

Identification of candidate pathways in clownfish shows they can control responses to population alterations.

Jean-Marie Basset, a distinguished professor of chemical science and director of the Catalysis Center at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, has been named a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

Research at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, finds that silver atoms can be crafted into a box-shaped nanocluster by careful selection of ligand molecules.

Advanced numerical models are helping researchers identify potential sites to exploit offshore wind and wave energy in the Red Sea region.

The characterization of compounds produced in combustion could lead to cleaner, more efficient power stations.