News
In the News
NYU Abu Dhabi science faculty and researchers are frequently featured in local and international media.
How desert shrub’s salty ‘sweat’ collects water from dry air
Athel tamarisk’s hydration trick could inspire methods of harvesting water in parched environments
The Guardian | December 20, 2023
How technology is securing our food and water supplies for future generations
In this episode of Bold Pursuits, we meet scientists, engineers, and farmers who are harnessing technology's potential to ensure sustainable access to nutritious food and clean water.
CNN Bold Pursuits | November 28, 2023
Desert trees may pull water from thin, dry air using salt-encrusted leaves
A strategy that helps the plants deal with salty soils may also help them stay hydrated in arid environments
Science | October 31, 2023
Channeling water along changing crystals
A chance observation due to dust contamination has uncovered a surprising new process of fluid transport when a crystal surface interacts with water.
Nature Middle East | March 22, 2023
U.A.E. Researcher Joins Quest for Heat-Resistant Vaccines
Marieh al-Handawi, a chemist at New York University Abu Dhabi, is developing vaccines to withstand temperature changes during shipping.
Al Fanar Media | April 08, 2019
Abu Dhabi student developing heat-proof vaccine to help tackle disease across the globe
An Abu Dhabi student is aiming to tackle diseases across the globe - by developing a cost-effective vaccine which can be transported to remote areas without being damaged by the searing heat.
The National | July 14, 2018
Chemistry Allows Arab Students to Experiment With Fields
When she was a kid, Marieh Al-Handawi's chemist father liked to conduct science experiments, like building a chemical volcano and creating "elephant toothpaste," to entertain her and her brother. Not surprisingly, she grew up with a passion for chemistry. When it came time for college, she chose pharmacy as her major, which she says "forms the backbone of medicinal chemistry."
USNews | Jan 26, 2016