King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Ratiometric Copper Iodide Scintillators for Temperature‐Resolved X‐Ray Imaging

ABSTRACT Multifunctional X‐ray imaging that simultaneously resolves structural and thermal information is highly desirable under thermally dynamic and extreme conditions. Yet conventional systems require separate temperature sensors, which increases complexity and limits direct s...

Modeling of vibrational non-equilibrium in detonation with global kinetics

One-, two-, and three-step global kinetic models that include thermal non-equilibrium were developed for detonation simulations using the open-source software Cantera and the Shock and Detonation Toolbox (SDToolbox). The rate coefficients and thermodynamic parameters of these mod...

Towards an operational seasonal forecasting system for the Arabian Peninsula

Seasonal forecasting is a key tool for managing climate risks in arid regions, yet its performance over the Arabian Peninsula (AP) remains insufficiently characterized. In this study, we developed and evaluated a multi-model seasonal forecasting system for the AP, comparing simul...

Analysis of Inductor Model Sufficiency in High-Frequency Power Electronics

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis and optimization framework for power inductor models used in power electronics applications. A methodology is proposed to identify inductor models with the minimum number of elements sufficient to accurately reproduce current waveforms...

Liposome supplementation enhances host metabolism in a model symbiotic cnidarian

Abstract Stable cnidarian–dinoflagellate symbioses provide the trophic foundation of coral reef ecosystems. Understanding nutrient exchange underpinning this symbiosis, and the need for interventions to improve coral health via aquaculture, grow increasingly urgent as reefs face...

Error-Controlled Mixed-Precision Cholesky Factorization with MX Microscaling Formats

Existing tile-centric mixed-precision Cholesky factorization, as used in recent Gordon Bell campaigns, is based on a heuristic that bounds only rounding contribution while ignoring underflow when classifying tiles for different IEEE floating point precisions. Direct application t...

Case-generating patterns of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome in Chinese mainland, 2006–2025: a national surveillance analysis

Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) shows marked spatiotemporal heterogeneity and frequent zero counts in Chinese mainland. We analysed monthly HFRS surveillance data from 352 cities during 2006–2025 using a zero-inflated time-series model incorporating meteorological, e...

A validation framework for translating ethnomicrobiology into microbiome-enabled desert restoration

Microbiome-based dryland restoration is promising but weakly validated. We develop ethnomicrobiology, the study of how human communities manage microbial processes, as a discovery-and-validation framework. A structured evidence map of 42 systems shows food fermentation is most ma...

Data-driven identification of small molecules inducing brown adipocyte activation and differentiation

Promoting the recruitment and function of human brown adipose tissue (BAT) holds significant promise for preventing and treating obesity and related metabolic complications. While identifying genes to enhance BAT recruitment and thermogenic activation is crucial, traditional upre...

Virtual element approximation of eigenvalue problems: Is the stabilization of the right hand side necessary?

The VEM approximation of eigenvalue problems usually involves the appropriate tuning of stabilization parameters, unless self-stabilizing or stabilization-free VEM are used. In this paper we prove that for elliptic self-adjoint eigenvalue problems the stabilization of the mass ma...

Genome-wide synthetic lethality screen of Bam complex-associated genes in Escherichia coli

Abstract Biogenesis of the bacterial outer membrane is key to bacterial survival and antibiotic resistance. Central to this is the β-barrel assembly machine (Bam) complex and its associated chaperones, which are responsible for transport, folding and insertion of outer membrane p...

Insights from co-design for relational policy-making: Farm animal health and welfare policy in the UK

IMPACTThis article offers practical lessons for policy-makers working in contested, low-trust environments. It shows that co-design can build trust only when participation is supported by relational practices such as shared leadership, peer challenge and clear principles of engag...

Diversity assessment of Western Indian Ocean whiprays (Himantura spp.) through a molecular species delimitation approach

Abstract The Himantura species complex consists of large demersal whiprays vulnerable to coastal fisheries, yet unresolved taxonomy within the genus hinders conservation efforts, making molecular assessments crucial for effective fishery management. This study clarified genetic r...

Monitoring and control of antimicrobial resistance across the water continuum, from natural sources to engineered water systems

Chemical disinfection is heavily relied upon to arrest microbial regrowth in water systems, but its future must be reimagined. Growing evidence indicates that disinfectants themselves, along with persistent disinfectant residues and the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs)...

Near Infrared-Blocking Thermochromic Hydrogel Smart Windows for Passive Solar Heat Control

Abstract Excessive solar heat gain through transparent enclosures is a critical challenge for buildings, vehicles, and greenhouse agriculture, particularly in hot-arid regions where indoor overheating increases the demand for energy- and water-intensive cooling. Herein, we report...

Crystallization during Polymerization: A Route to Low-Entangled Solid-State Processable Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight trans -1,4-Polybutadiene

Abstract Trans-1,4-polybutadiene (TPBD) is a material of commercial interest whose properties strongly depend on its trans isomer content. The polymer exhibits distinctive features, including a highly linear backbone without pendant groups, excellent dynamic performance, low roll...

Bonding‐chemistry‐guided design of carbon frameworks for rechargeable‐ion batteries

Abstract Various carbon frameworks are central to rechargeable‐ion batteries, while continuous structural and compositional regulation provides broad opportunities to improve fast‐charging capability, storage capacity, and cycling stability. However, a unified chemistry‐based und...

Pore-Networked Membranes Formed by In Situ Gelation of Metal-Organic Frameworks

Abstract The integration of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as fillers with polymers as matrices, known as mixed-matrix membranes, aims to overcome the low processability of MOFs while maintaining their adsorbent properties for separation applications. However, the aggregation of...

Integrated positioning and communication via LEO satellites: A contemporary overview

Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, as a prominent technology in the sixth generation non-terrestrial network, offer both positioning and communication capabilities. While these two applications have each been extensively studied and have achieved substantial progress in recent yea...

Magneto‐Photoactivated Gold Plasmonic Nano‐Islands and Quantum Dot Assemblies for ppt‐Level NO 2 Detection

ABSTRACT The intrinsic instability and limited chemical reactivity of metal nanoparticles have long restricted their direct integration in chemiresistive gas sensing. Here, we present a highly selective, tunable, ultra‐stable, and ultra‐sensitive NO 2 sensor derived from gold nan...