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Ahmed al Harthi is honored by HH Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum as one of 43 Emirati pioneers

December 1, 2014
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Masdar Institute of Science and Technology today announced that its PhD student, Ahmed Al Harethi, became one of the proud recipients of the Medal of Top Emiratis on the occasion of UAE National Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…

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Is Algae the future of fuel?

September 3, 2013
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Is Algae the future of fuel?

John Defterios looks at an innovative scientific research program seeking to unlock the energy potential of algae as potential replacement for fossil fuels.

Algae requires a lot of fresh water for cultivation….

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Green gold on the salt flats of Abu Dhabi

August 18, 2013
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Lke 21st century oil prospectors, researchers from Abu Dhabi have been roaming the open desert with geospatial mapping software, scouting for treasure in the sands.

But instead of seeking black crude bubbling beneath the soil, they are looking…

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Masdar – A green city

May 1, 2013
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United Arab Emirates – a country enriched by its massive oil reserves – is looking to position itself as a leader in a post-petroleum world. So they’ve built Masdar City, a low-carbon, zero-waste urban center that could sustain a…

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    • Characterization of desert microbes
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