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Technology Innovation Institute’s Lunar Research Accepted for Publication in Nature Communications

TII · Mar 17

Researchers at TII have had their lunar research accepted for publication in Nature Communications. The paper unveils hidden magmatic pathways beneath the Moon’s Oceanus Procellarum region using gravity mapping data from NASA's GRAIL mission. The research indicates various volcanic systems could be connected by horizontal magmatic conduits stretching up to 150 kilometers beneath the lunar surface, offering the first evidence of long-distance lateral magma transport on the Moon. Why it matters: The discovery enhances understanding of volcanic processes on the Moon and solidifies TII’s position in space and planetary sciences.

Solving the grandest of challenges

KAUST · Oct 30

William Tang from Princeton spoke at KAUST about using deep learning to achieve nuclear fusion. Nuclear fusion, recreating stellar conditions on Earth, is considered the "holy grail" of power sources because it is clean and does not produce radioactive waste. Tokamaks, invented by Soviet physicists, are devices used to contain plasma, the superheated ionized gas required for fusion. Why it matters: KAUST is contributing to research on sustainable energy solutions, including exploring the potential of AI in nuclear fusion, a potentially transformative clean energy source.