Harnessing the power of virtual reality to help visualize data and improve statistical models. The latest advances in computing and virtual reality (VR) have enabled researchers at KAUST to develop a suite

Scientists have investigated how acidic water from mines is generated, leading to a potential solution for managing pollution from mines. By investigating the contamination produced by mine sites, scientists

A new classification of ice-binding protein has been discovered that could lead to new antifreeze applications. Scientists have observed how proteins inhibit the growth of ice crystals in organisms, which

An efficient and low-cost photocatalytic technology could pave the way for new photoelectrochemical applications for the production of sustainable fuels A new and inexpensive method of photocatalysis could

Modeling changes in brain activity over time provides deeper insights into learning and behavioral responses. Observing the brain’s response to repeated stimuli has helped KAUST researchers develop a method

Scientists have grown flexible nanoscale crystals of diamond, opening the door for a range of new applications. Scientists have grown nanoscale diamond structures that can be bent, paving the way for a

Scientists have identified the biochemical processes responsible for the formation of cilia, key components in functioning human and animal cells. Scientists have recreated the mechanism responsible for

By creating organic materials that phosphoresce, scientists have paved the way for new applications in information storage and data security. Scientists have developed a simple and low-cost method for

A switch that is controlled by the magnetic properties of spinning particles could lead more energy efficient computers. Computers and other devices could be made more energy efficient now that scientists

The Post K computer, a next-generation supercomputer tasked with solving some of the world’s most pressing problems, is being developed by Japan’s RIKEN Center for Computational Science. In June 2011,

By modelling how data is stored using light, scientists have taken another step closer to a functioning quantum computer. Scientists have developed a method of encoding information with light that is ten

Tools developed by Håvard Rue have transformed data analysis, interpretation and communication and are applied broadly: from modeling the spread of infectious diseases to mapping fish stocks. Statistics

Orbiting hundreds of kilometres above the Earth’s surface, satellites launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are at the forefront of climate change. Climate change caused by humans threatens

By investigating the influence of electric fields on liquids, scientists could develop a new technique for controlling their adhesive properties. Using electrical fields to modify the properties of liquids

A simple and environmentally friendly method for making emulsions could greatly expand their diversity and widen the range of applications. Scientists have developed a novel technique for producing

Better understanding of the wetting characteristics of phosphorene could pave the way for new applications in biological engineering A technique for investigating the wetting behavior of water on phosphorene

Scientists have discovered a new current off Madagascar, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the region’s ocean systems. South African and French scientists have discovered a previously unknown

Probing the bond between a molecule and a surface leads to a better understanding of important processes like catalytic reactions By measuring the vibrational energy of a molecule bonded to a surface,

A new device based on the magnetic properties of spinning electrons could pave the way for better performing information technologies. Physicists have made a switch-like device that uses magnetic waves

Scientists have figured out how burning ice is formed in ocean sediments, and could lead to an alternate energy source. Korean scientists have worked out how ‘burning ice’ is formed in clay-rich ocean