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Biological and Environmental
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We are dedicated to advancing the understanding and management of marine, terrestrial, and human biology to ensure food, water, and soil security within healthy communities.

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In BESE, we tackle the worlds most critical environmental and biological challenges by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and leveraging advanced technologies to enhance ecosystem resilience, secure food and water, and advance human health.

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23 February, 2026

Measuring spatial differences in reef-building corals to guide future management

Data collected at a pivotal time provide baseline information for coral reef resilience and management in the northeastern and central Red Sea.

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23 February, 2026

From Research to the Field: KAUST at Azka Farmer’s Market

On February 5, Prof. Brande Wulff and Prof. Simon Krattinger joined a public panel at the Azka Farmer’s Market in Jeddah, engaging with farmers, industry leaders, and the wider community on agricultural innovation and food security.

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18 February, 2026

Bio-inspired network structures for next-generation AI

Brain-inspired network design for computation could lead to more accurate, higher-performance machine learning.

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15 February, 2026

BESE Faculty Inspire Future Saudi Scientists at KGSP Convocation 2026

Faculty from the KAUST BESE Division recently joined more than 300 undergraduate students from the KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP) in Washington, D.C. for KGSP Convocation 2026, an annual gathering that reconnects Saudi Arabia’s most promising STEM students with the University shaping their future.

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10 February, 2026

Ultrathin water repellent membrane advances desalination

An ultrathin membrane enables energy-efficient freshwater production from seawater and brines at ambient temperature and pressure.

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29 January, 2026

Robust workflow built for chemical genomic screening

A unified protocol for chemical genomic screening aims to improve reproducibility and collaboration in addressing antimicrobial resistance.

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