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Release date: September 10, 2025 Guest: Prof. Elsa Maalouf , Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering & Architecture, American University of Beirut (AUB) Episode overview Geothermal can heat in winter and cool in summer “quietly, invisibly, and reliably”—but design costs keep it out of reach for many communities. Prof. Elsa Maalouf explains a new simulation shortcut—the “bucket space approximation...

Release date: September 10, 2025 Guest: Dr. Digambara Patra (American University of Beirut), Nanochemistry & Environmental Remediation Episode Summary Researchers are tackling a massive health threat with a microscopic fix. AUB scientist Dr. Digambara Patra explains how silica nanoparticles—essentially “microscopic sand” —can adsorb and help remove persistent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (...

What if the future of farming didn't lie in the soil—but in vertical towers, nutrient film pipes, and solar-powered greenhouses? In this article, we explore AUB’s pioneering vertical farming project, Lebanon’s first fully automated hydroponic farm, designed to address the growing threats of climate change, water scarcity, and food insecurity. Are you a member of the media looking to speak with an...

In this compelling episode, we delve into a quiet revolution happening in Lebanon that’s sending ripples across the global oncology community. Dr. Ali Bazarbachi, a physician-scientist at the American University of Beirut (AUB), has dedicated his career to tackling adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL)—a rare and deadly blood cancer once deemed incurable. Through decades of research, Dr. Bazarbachi...