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Marine bacteria are key to novel wastewater treatment
Researchers have successfully cultivated a novel salt-tolerant bacterium from the Red Sea that effectively removes nitrogen from high-salinity waste water.

Pioneering plant projects promise regeneration
Research to underpin key government strategies for greening the desert, regenerating mangroves and meeting Saudi Arabia’s net zero targets by 2060.

Where I work: Larissa Frühe
There are new things to learn from each sample of sediment that I collect.

Playing the right cards to answer questions on a hardy old grain
The drive to research tangible solutions to address climate change meant a leap from marine science to terrestrial agriculture for graduate student Clara Stanschewski, now studying quinoa.

An Insta science journey
KAUST biologist Aigerim Rakhmatulina is using social media to teach and inspire other women scientists.

New partnership delivers high-flying salad
A new collaboration between Saudi agricultural technology company Red Sea Farms and the national carrier SAUDIA is putting sustainably produced food on the plates of the airline’s passengers.

Where I work: Diego Mateo
Decades later, Diego still appreciates kitchen chemistry.

Learning from extreme survivors
For a researcher of extremophiles, the Saudi desert provides one of the most interesting places on Earth.

Streamlining AI to enable DIY models
Using artificial intelligence for scientific research across a number of disciplines has led to a new startup based on a powerful online tool, where users automatically generate their own machine-learning models.

Gene detectives solve disease mysteries
Researchers are diagnosing many rare genetic conditions by applying the latest AI methods combined with machine learning.

Where I work: Thomas Allen
An inspirational science teacher sparked a career in solar energy.

Tech tackles a familiar pain in the neck
A tiny clip-on device that detects bad posture could help tackle “tech neck” and reduce back pain among office workers.

Design school powers engineers in photovoltaic skills
A new short course for engineers in Saudi Arabia is helping to develop the expertise in photovoltaic solar design to achieve Vision 2030 sustainability goals.

Lightbulb moments
Illuminating the twisting pathway to efficient wireless communications based on light.

Where I Work: Viswasanthi Chandra
How studying ancient rocks may help to guide us toward a low-carbon-energy future.

Art at the cutting edge of coral reef research
From lens to lab, artists and scientists have been capturing the critters hidden in coral reefs.
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