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Saudi students have submitted a record 37,000 research projects for the Ibdaa track of the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity 2027, marking a 7.83% increase from last year. The projects are being evaluated virtually, with finalists to be announced ahead of the exhibitions in December, while over 14,000 students have advanced to the next stage of the National Science and Mathematics Olympiad.
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Mohammed Khurram Khan, a cybersecurity professor at King Saud University, has been elected a fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) as part of its Class of 2027. The honor recognizes his significant contributions to cybersecurity and underscores the university's global research reputation. Khan highlighted the importance of this achievement for advancing scientific excellence in Saudi Arabia, particularly in relation to Vision 2030's emphasis on a secure digital economy.
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COP31 opens in Antalya, with 197 countries seeking to accelerate climate commitments, expand funding and tackle challenges in implementing previous agreements.
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Tesla will have to refund Cybertruck deposits for many customers as orders far exceed production capacity, CEO Elon Musk said, following last week's announcement that the electric vehicle maker is winding down the pickup truck's production at its Texas factory. "We will try to make as many as possible before shutting down the line in about 8 months, but will have to return deposits for a lot of people," the billionaire said in a post on X on Monday.
