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Press Releases
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NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Reveal How Apples Evolved Through Ongoing Exchange with Wild Trees, Offering Insights for More Resilient Crops
These exchanges shaped key traits such as taste, resilience, and adaptability. April 21, 2026
In the News
2026
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World Health Day: UAE universities take lead in early detection, AI tools and cancer research
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers have developed smart molecules that can both detect and treat cancer at the same time.
Gulf News | April 07, 2026 -
'Safina': Arabic word for ship carries a history of travel, commerce and culture
A collaborative project between the National History Museum, Zayed University and New York University Abu Dhabi, bridges ancient knowledge with modern research.
The National | April 03, 2026 -
Abu Dhabi scientists map magnetic waves deep inside the Sun
Researchers at NYUAD could learn to predict solar storms that threaten satellites, power networks and global communications.
The National | April 01, 2026 -
NYU Abu Dhabi study shows AI can rediscover fundamental physics laws
Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have demonstrated that artificial intelligence can independently rediscover fundamental principles of particle physics, a breakthrough that could accelerate future discoveries about the universe’s underlying laws.
Emirates News Agency | March 31, 2026 -
Can the UAE harvest this week's heavy rains to improve water security?
The heavy rains that have lashed the UAE over several days this week could offer benefits to a country where the normally arid climate makes it difficult to provide enough water.
The National | March 29, 2026 -
Behind UAE's favourite dates are centuries of science and history: Expert
Expert Dr Jonathan Flowers, who has spent more than 12 years studying and researching dates, said many of the varieties enjoyed today are, in fact, "ancient".
Aletihad | March 10, 2026
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As isolationism grows around the world, how students learn to be global citizens in the heart of the UAE
NYU Abu Dhabi campus is melting pot of cultures, promoting understanding and political empowerment.
The National | March 06, 2026 -
'Largely undiscovered' Arabian Gulf species on display at Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi
The virtual submersible experience, called the OceanX Portal, will be open at the museum until December 2026. It was launched in partnership with non-profit ocean exploration initiative OceanX and New York University Abu Dhabi.
The National | March 06, 2026
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