KAUST researchers collaborated to identify molecular pathways for plant biofortification of vitamin A. A KAUST group demonstrated high pressure conversion of carbon dioxide into useful products. Another team designed a biosensor using metal oxide transistors to detect glucose in saliva. Why it matters: These projects highlight KAUST's contributions to biotechnology, environmental sustainability, and healthcare through advanced materials and molecular techniques.
National Geographic's new four-part series "Chasing Answers" highlights KAUST's emergence as a global scientific research hub. The documentary focuses on KAUST's research in areas of global concern like human need, social advancement, and environmental sustainability. Specific episodes cover alternative energy solutions, underwater internet, coral spawning, and feeding the world's growing population. Why it matters: The series showcases the growing role of Saudi Arabia and KAUST in addressing critical global challenges through scientific research and technological innovation.