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Despite war, Israeli universities rise in global rankings, Hebrew University placed highest

Despite war, Israeli universities rise in global rankings, Hebrew University placed highest

May 14, 2024

An aerial view shows the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023. Although pro-Hamas presidents, professors, and students…

Ozone has a key role in influencing the climate of habitable exoplanets

Ozone has a key role in influencing the climate of habitable exoplanets

May 10, 2024

Artist’s impression of the exoplanet Proxima Centauri b shown as an arid (but not completely water-free) rocky Super-Earth. Ozone, the…

Hebrew University decodes mRNA’s role in embryo formation using zebrafish

Hebrew University decodes mRNA’s role in embryo formation using zebrafish

May 9, 2024

Label injected into the zebrafish embryos at the one-cell stage which is incorporated into zygotic mRNA, while pre-existing maternal mRNA…

Redefining Consciousness Through Memory Fusion

Redefining Consciousness Through Memory Fusion

May 8, 2024

Summary: Researchers introduced a groundbreaking perspective on consciousness and memory in their latest paper. They propose a novel integration of…

Hebrew U unravels Isopod’s Culinary Secrets and why it matters for Ecosystems

Hebrew U unravels Isopod’s Culinary Secrets and why it matters for Ecosystems

May 7, 2024

Isopods eating soil crust New research on desert isopods’ dietary preferences is the revelation of the complex factors influencing their…

Israel innovating for a water-starved planet

Israel innovating for a water-starved planet

Apr 17, 2024

Flowers bloom on a kibbutz in the desert in Israel More than 3,400 years ago, Joshua led the Hebrew people…

Hebrew University Congratulates Professor Avi Wigderson on Prestigious 2023 Turing Award

Hebrew University Congratulates Professor Avi Wigderson on Prestigious 2023 Turing Award

Apr 12, 2024

Hebrew University extends its heartfelt congratulations to former faculty member of Hebrew University Professor Avi Wigderson on being honored with…

Hebrew University Trio Receives Prestigious ERC Grants

Hebrew University Trio Receives Prestigious ERC Grants

Apr 11, 2024

Three researchers from the Hebrew University have been awarded prestigious research grants by the European Research Council (ERC) ERC Advanced…

Rare 6,000-year-old elephant ivory vessel discovered near Beersheba

Rare 6,000-year-old elephant ivory vessel discovered near Beersheba

Apr 10, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqRX6O_JvRw An ivory vessel made from an elephant tusk that serves as evidence of ties between our region and Egypt…