Author: Hilary

Burnt Wooden Beams Discovered in Jerusalem Shed New Light on the First Temple’s Destruction

Written on 21 July 2026.

Ahead of Tisha B’Av, researchers uncovered massive wooden beams burned in the destruction of the First...

Seeing the Ocean Like Never Before

Written on 19 July 2026.

A new AI-powered system developed by Tel Aviv University researchers reveals hidden ocean currents from...

“What First, What Last Shall I Tell?”: The Odyssey’s Journey from Storytelling to the Silver Screen

Written on 15 July 2026.

Why does the oldest surviving work of Western literature continue to inspire new adaptations? As Christopher...

Did the Qumran Sect Really Use Its 364-Day Calendar?

Written on 14 July 2026.

A new Tel Aviv University study combines Hasmonean history with evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls to solve...

Researchers Reveal How a Rare Allergic Stomach Disease Develops

Written on 13 July 2026.

A new Tel Aviv University study identifies the immune mechanisms behind eosinophilic gastritis and...

Tel Aviv University Inaugurates $35 Million Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute

Written on 9 July 2026.

Science to power performance in the new state-of-the-art center Elite athletes often speak about chasing...

Sharing the Stage

Written on 8 July 2026.

At Tel Aviv University, theater students learn to live, listen, and create across Israel’s deepest...

What’s in a Name? AI Associates Jewish Names with Stereotypical Traits

Written on 8 July 2026.

The traits include exceptional intelligence, extreme independence, moral complexity, and social distance. A...

Did Israel’s “Basket” Initiative Lower Grocery Bills?

Written on 5 July 2026.

A new TAU study finds that while the government’s flagship cost-of-living program lowered prices on...

Do Zebra Finches Understand Meaning? Prize-Winning Research Suggests They Do

Written on 2 July 2026.

The 2026 Coller Dolittle Prize was awarded to Dr. Julie E. Elie for research showing that zebra finches...

How Cancer Turns the Immune System Against Itself

Written on 2 July 2026.

New TAU study reveals how tumors reprogram immune cells to support their own growth, opening the door to new...

Prof. Joel Mokyr Returns to TAU for a Special Campus Visit

Written on 1 July 2026.

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences laureate visited campus for three days of lectures, discussions,...

Newly Identified Mechanism Could Help Restore Hearing

Written on 29 June 2026.

Tel Aviv University researchers identified a rare group of cells with the potential to regenerate sensory...

Toward Needle-Free Blood Tests

Written on 25 June 2026.

Researchers from Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center developed an AI system that detects anemia and...

Tel Aviv University Ranked No. 1 in Israel in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Written on 22 June 2026.

Ranked 208th globally and 29th worldwide in Citations per Faculty, TAU continues to lead Israeli academia...

Prof. Dan Peer Receives the Controlled Release Society’s Highest Honor

Written on 18 June 2026.

TAU’s Vice President for Research and Development has been awarded the Founders Award in recognition of his...

The Colton Foundation Invests $15 Million to Advance Collaborative Autoimmune Disease Research

Written on 14 June 2026.

New funding will strengthen the Colton Consortium for Autoimmunity, a research network running across...

Nearly Half of TAU’s Electricity Now Comes from Renewable Energy Sources

Written on 10 June 2026.

Tel Aviv University reaches a major sustainability milestone, with approximately 45% of campus electricity...

To Infinity and Beyond: Tel Aviv University Launches New Space Engineering Center

Written on 8 June 2026.

“Space is no longer a distant destination; it is humanity’s next arena of activity, and we are proud to be...

Tel Aviv University Researcher Elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences

Written on 2 June 2026.

Prof. Judith Berman joins one of the world’s most prestigious scientific institutions, becoming the sixth...

Feminism in Action

Written on 31 May 2026.

Tel Aviv University brought together female alumni to connect, learn, and work toward gender equality “If...

Thousands Visit TAU’s Open Day

Written on 31 May 2026.

Future students, high energy, and new opportunities for the academic year ahead Tel Aviv University was...

You Revealed the Galaxy to Me!

Written on 26 May 2026.

Graduate TAU Student Develops System for Detecting Galaxies From the very beginning of his undergraduate...

Why Did Early Humans Stop Using Massive Stone Tools?

Written on 20 May 2026.

New TAU study suggests the answer lies not in human intelligence alone but in the disappearance of giant...

Responsible, Renewable, Remilk

Written on 19 May 2026.

TAU-launched startup Remilk’s cow-free dairy is poised to change milk production forever Can we build a...

Why Exercise Alone Often Isn’t Enough for Weight Loss

Written on 18 May 2026.

New TAU-led study reveals how the body adapts to physical activity by conserving energy elsewhere Many of...

New TAU Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries Shows Dramatic Recovery Results

Written on 18 May 2026.

Researchers developed an innovative therapy that reduces nerve cell damage after spinal cord injury and...

New Trend Survey Among Arab Citizens of Israel: 75% Support Voluntary Non-Military Civic Service

Written on 13 May 2026.

Presented for the first time at the Tel Aviv Conference: Future of Israel, held at Tel Aviv University in...

Tel Aviv Conference 2026: Leading Voices Discuss the Future of Israeli Democracy and the Middle East

Written on 12 May 2026.

Among the conference participants were public leaders, policymakers shaping the Israeli agenda, and U.S....

A Remarkable Achievement: 10 TAU Researchers Named Senior Members of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors

Written on 5 May 2026.

Research includes the use of cannabis oil for treating autism, identifying casualties in war, and predicting...

Gender @ TAU: Promoting Women’s Equality

Written on 29 April 2026.

TAU held a conference this week to promote women’s equality through learning and community building Women’s...

When Does a Liquid Become Solid?

Written on 29 April 2026.

TAU Researchers Offer a New Way to Observe the Elusive “Glass Transition” A scientific discovery by...

A New Global Hub for Sustainability Studies at Tel Aviv University

Written on 29 April 2026.

TAU launches a renewed international master’s program in environmental studies Tel Aviv University’s New...

Why We Abandon Our Shopping Carts

Written on 29 April 2026.

TAU Study Reveals the Psychological Cost Behind Billions in Lost E-commerce Revenue Shopping cart...

Lights On, Immune System Off?

Written on 27 April 2026.

TAU Study Finds Artificial Light at Night May Disrupt Biological Rhythms and Increase Mortality A new study...

Sharp Rise in Antisemitic Violence, Highest in Over Three Decades

Written on 12 April 2026.

Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2025. In the shadow of the war in Gaza, there was a surge in the number...

A Performance 100 Years in the Making

Written on 25 March 2026.

A TAU-led team is reviving lost popular Yiddish plays, starting with the TAU premiere of an original Hebrew...

The Electronics of the Future

Written on 24 March 2026.

TAU researchers develop ultra-efficient graphene switch at the nanometer scale A team of researchers from...

Statement by the Senate of Tel Aviv University

Written on 23 March 2026.

March 23, 2026 For a long time now, we have been witnessing acts of violence by Jewish residents in the...

World-Scale Discovery in Northern Israel Reveals Early Humans’ Sense of Aesthetics

Written on 22 March 2026.

Rare archaeological findings in the Sakhnin Valley suggest that Homo erectus attributed meaning and visual...

Most Cited: Tel Aviv University Ranked No. 1 in Israel in the International Webometrics Ranking

Written on 12 March 2026.

In citations per faculty publications, Tel Aviv University ranks among the global top ten out of 12,000...

Major Achievement: Tel Aviv Climbs to 4th Place Worldwide in the Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking for 2025

Written on 11 March 2026.

According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025 by Startup Genome Tel Aviv University’s...

Main Tel Aviv University Ranked in the Global Top 300 in the Shanghai Ranking 2025

Written on 11 March 2026.

The Department of Nursing Maintains Its Position as No. 1 in Israel Tel Aviv University continues to...

Tel Aviv University Ranked No. 1 in Israel and No. 213 Worldwide in the Taiwan Ranking 2025

Written on 11 March 2026.

A significant research achievement in the NTU ranking, which evaluates scientific excellence and the quality...

Tel Aviv University Ranked 199th in the U.S. News Rankings for 2025

Written on 11 March 2026.

The ranking is based on both quantitative and qualitative academic indicators, as well as global and...

Tel Aviv University Ranked No. 1 in Israel and No. 223 Worldwide in the 2026 QS Rankings

Written on 11 March 2026.

Continues to lead Israeli academia and maintain its position at the forefront of research and teaching on...

On the Rise: Tel Aviv University Climbs to 216th Place Worldwide in the 2026 TIMES Ranking

Written on 11 March 2026.

Ranked the top academic institution in Israel out of 2,191 universities included in the prestigious index ...

What Makes a Bat Bold?

Written on 24 February 2026.

A new TAU study shows that early-life experiences — more than innate personality — shape how bats behave in...

TAU Doctoral Students on the Global Scientific Stage at GYSS 2026

Written on 22 February 2026.

Connecting with Nobel and Turing Laureates at the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore Each year,...

Turtles and the Origins of the Visual Brain

Written on 19 February 2026.

TAU Study Reveals Advanced Visual Processing Evolved Hundreds of Millions of Years Ago A new study...

Meeting the Needs of Every Student

Written on 17 February 2026.

The TAU Student Success Center is ensuring that students of all abilities have access to higher education ...

Want to lose weight? Start strength training

Written on 10 February 2026.

A new TAU study shows that strength training is the most effective way to lose weight while preserving...

Rising Stars in Cancer Research: Meet Three Inspiring Women Scientists at Tel Aviv University

Written on 9 February 2026.

Groundbreaking discoveries, big dreams, and the joy of life in the lab from TAU’s next generation of cancer...

Dreaming Big: Thousands of Prospective Students Attend TAU Open Day

Written on 1 February 2026.

Thank you to everyone who has started thinking big about their future Tel Aviv University’s campus...

Have We Reached a Point of No Return in Sea Urchin Extinction?

Written on 29 January 2026.

Researchers warn that patterns seen in the Canary Islands may emerge in other regions worldwide. A...

Holocaust Memory Today: A Focus on the Righteous

Written on 25 January 2026.

TAU’s “For a Righteous Cause” report explores a global trend in Holocaust commemoration centered on the...

Israeli Breakthrough: The Brain Can Boost Vaccine Effectiveness

Written on 22 January 2026.

New research reveals that activating the brain’s reward system through positive anticipation strengthens the...

How Corals Pulse in Perfect Sync Without a Brain?

Written on 13 January 2026.

A TAU–University of Haifa study solves a long-standing mystery about rhythmic movement in nature A joint...

When Your Face Decides Before You Do

Written on 7 January 2026.

New TAU study shows facial mimicry is part of how we make choices Imagine sitting across from someone...

Breast Cancer and the Brain: A Breakthrough in Understanding Metastasis

Written on 5 January 2026.

For the first time, researchers uncover the biological mechanism that enables breast cancer to spread to the...

Melanoma’s Hidden Defense Mechanism Revealed

Written on 29 December 2025.

TAU-led study uncovers how cancer cells disable the immune system A new international study led by the Gray...

Undergraduate Studies at Tel Aviv University Boost Unicorn Founder Odds by 260%

Written on 28 December 2025.

New Stanford research places TAU among the world’s leading universities for entrepreneurial impact and the...

Why We Sometimes Avoid the Truth and Other Times Can’t Stop Looking for It

Written on 23 December 2025.

A new TAU study reveals the emotional logic behind how we choose what information to face and what to...

How Tel Aviv University’s Psychedelic Research is Revolutionizing Trauma Care

Written on 22 December 2025.

Inside Israel’s first center dedicated to psychoactive medicine and brain-informed therapy As Israel...

TAU and Google Israel Launch New Three-Year Program to Advance Core AI Research

Written on 21 December 2025.

Google.org will provide $1 million to support foundational research, student scholarships, and new...

Two weeks of Life-Changing, Life-Saving Tech

Written on 17 December 2025.

8,500 people attended TAU’s annual AI, cybersecurity, and defense tech weeks At Tel Aviv University, the...

Israel’s First India Chair Established at TAU During Ambassadorial Visit

Written on 17 December 2025.

Indian Ambassador J.P. Singh meets students and leadership and signs landmark cooperation agreement During...

The Dinosaurs That Forgot How to Fly

Written on 16 December 2025.

A Rare Discovery Sheds New Light on the Evolution of Flight A new study led by a researcher from the School...

No Longer a Secret Garden

Written on 14 December 2025.

TAU’s Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden now welcomes individual visitors For decades, the Tel Aviv University...

Helping Heal a Hurting Generation

Written on 9 December 2025.

TAU trains staff to spot and respond to student distress A young woman sits in the back row of a large...

Bridging the Gap: TAU Students Assist an Impoverished Town

Written on 9 December 2025.

A hands-on course at the TAU Buchmann Faculty of Law brings legal knowledge to needy citizens A low railing...

Invisible Wounds: Overcoming Guilt, Shame, and Trauma after October 7th

Written on 26 November 2025.

A psychologist at the Tel Aviv University National Center for Traumatic Stress and Resilience shares stories...

TAU Student Team Wins Gold Medal at Prestigious iGEM Competition

Written on 25 November 2025.

For Developing an Innovative Strategy Toward a New Treatment for Advanced Lung Cancer Tel Aviv University’s...

Why Sea Urchins Are Dying?

Written on 16 November 2025.

TAU meta-analysis finds pathogens, storms, and extreme temperatures are the leading causes of sea urchin...

When Bats Confront Rats: The Seasonal Struggle for Survival

Written on 26 October 2025.

TAU researchers reveal how fruit bats adjust their behavior, from caution to confrontation, in the...

Israel’s Mediterranean: A “Green Treasure” Beneath the Waves

Written on 22 October 2025.

TAU researchers conduct Israel’s first ecological–biotechnological seaweed survey, revealing a natural...

From TAU’s Film School to the Red Carpet in New York

Written on 21 October 2025.

TAU alumnus Meyer Levinson-Blount wins a Student Academy Award It’s not every day that a film student gets...

New Biological Mechanism Boosts Myelin Production in the Brain

Written on 20 October 2025.

TAU researchers discover how to increase myelin production — a finding that could aid treatments for...

Most Massive Stars in the Early Universe Were Born in Pairs

Written on 20 October 2025.

A new TAU study offers the first strong evidence that most massive stars in the early universe formed as...

TAU Visiting Professor Joel Mokyr Awarded Nobel Prize in Economics

Written on 19 October 2025.

The distinguished economic historian, who teaches at TAU’s Berglas School of Economics, recognized for...

Radio Telescopes Could Reveal Dark Matter in the Early Universe

Written on 29 September 2025.

A new TAU study predicts that radio waves from the cosmic dark ages can help uncover the properties of dark...

Cosmic Particles Help Archaeologists Detect Hidden Underground Spaces

Written on 29 September 2025.

TAU study demonstrates how muon detectors can be used to map subterranean voids before excavation, offering...

Liver Fat, Not Weight, Predicts Health Risks in Obese Children

Written on 28 September 2025.

A new study from Tel Aviv University and Dana Dwek Children’s Hospital shows that obese children can remain...

PitchBook 2025: TAU Maintains 7th Place Worldwide and 1st Outside the U.S. in Entrepreneurship

Written on 18 September 2025.

Despite the war and international challenges, Tel Aviv University once again achieves a major global...

Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Written on 17 September 2025.

TAU researchers have developed a targeted method of delivering locked nucleic acids (LNAs) using lipid...

Measuring Memory Through Eye Movements

Written on 15 September 2025.

A new TAU–Ichilov study shows that tracking eye movements can assess memory more accurately than verbal...

Innovative Gene Therapy Preserves Hearing and Balance in Preclinical Study

Written on 15 September 2025.

TAU researchers created a gene therapy that protects against hearing and balance impairments caused by inner...

TAU Researchers Fold Glass into Microscopic 3D Optical Devices

Written on 9 September 2025.

With a new method called photonic origami, researchers can bend ultra-thin glass sheets into complex,...

Israeli Breakthrough: First Human Trial of Engineered Spinal Cord

Written on 19 August 2025.

TAU researchers begin to prepare for the world’s first spinal cord implant in humans — a new development...

Earliest Evidence of Neanderthal–Homo sapiens Interbreeding Found in Israel

Written on 18 August 2025.

A TAU-led international study reveals the world’s oldest human fossil showing traits of both Neanderthals...

From Israel’s Social Margins to the Top

Written on 13 August 2025.

TAU’s Periphery Program for Outstanding Students ensures that high-achieving students from all backgrounds...

Breakthrough at TAU: Blocking One Protein Could Prevent Food Allergy Disease

Written on 11 August 2025.

TAU researchers found that blocking the protein TSLP may prevent a painful, food allergy–driven disease on...

TAU Revisits 100-Year Mystery of Inherited Traits

Written on 10 August 2025.

An international team led by TAU’s Prof. Oded Rechavi is recreating century-old experiments to explore how...

Kidney in a Dish: TAU and Sheba’s Six-Month Breakthrough

Written on 10 August 2025.

A lab-grown kidney model is giving researchers a rare view into human development, birth defects, and...

Rare Genetic Disease Decoded by TAU’s All-Women Research Team

Written on 31 July 2025.

A new model developed at TAU following a family’s request is helping researchers study a rare brain disorder...

BOG 2025: Canada Champions Student Success

Written on 24 July 2025.

Tel Aviv University Canada makes a substantial impact at this year’s Board of Governors meeting. Tel Aviv...

A Star’s Return? TAU Researchers Offer New Insight into Black Hole Encounters

Written on 23 July 2025.

Similar flares detected two years apart suggest stars may survive black hole disruptions. Researchers from...

Author: Hilary

Ontario and Western Canada

Ottawa, Quebec and Atlantic Canada