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NYU Abu Dhabi science faculty and researchers are frequently featured in local and international media.

UAE-Bahraini nanosatellite Light-1 launched successfully into orbit
The satellite to be used to conduct region’s first scientific mission to monitor and study thunderstorms and lightning.
Khaleej Times | February 03, 2022

UAE-Bahraini Nanosatellite Placed in Orbit
The UAE-Bahraini Light-1 CubeSat has been successfully launched into orbit from the International Space Station, in cooperation with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
Dubai Eye 103.8 | February 03, 2022

International Space Station places UAE-Bahraini satellite Light-1 into orbit
A UAE-Bahraini nanosatellite has been released into orbit to begin its mission of studying charged particles above thunderstorms that release harmful levels of radiation.
The National | February 03, 2022

World Space Week: Italy and the UAE discuss how space exploration could help find solutions for the Earth's climate change, water management and food security
In partnership with Khalifa University and Dubai Future Foundation, the second online forum hosted by The Embassy of Italy to the UAE took place earlier today during World Space Week.
Zawya | October 08, 2020

Louvre Abu Dhabi joins global research project to analyse ancient mummy portraits
Studying art sometimes needs a bit of science.
The National | August 12, 2020

Louvre Abu Dhabi joins J. Paul Getty Museum in investigating ancient panel paintings
The project is led by a team of researchers and scientists from Louvre Abu Dhabi with the support of NYU Abu Dhabi, NYUAD.
Emirates News Agency | August 12, 2020