The Latest Breaking News from KAUST

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…