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New PTEN Research Could Transform Autism and Cancer Studies
Is PTEN the key to advancing autism and cancer research?
A novel scientific method developed at Tel Aviv...
Author: Hilary
Gender-Specific Damage in Rare Genetic Syndrome
.ADNP Protein Causes Different Brain Damage in Males and Females.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University, led...
TAU Breaks Israeli Record in Space
Tevel 2: Israel’s Largest Satellite Constellation Launch.
The Ministry of Innovation, Science, and...
Half the Tumors Gone: TAU Scientists Remove a Cancer Gene with CRISPR
This gene-editing success from TAU could change cancer treatment forever.
Researchers from Tel Aviv...
The Future of Memory: Superlubricity Sparks Breakthroughs
A two-atom-thick, frictionless layer could boost speed, efficiency, and durability.
A groundbreaking...
Why Do City Bats Give Birth Earlier?
Research reveals the city’s surprising effect on birth timing.
A groundbreaking study from Tel Aviv...
The Scholar in the “Eye of the Storm”
Julie E. Cooper’s new role as Director of the Stephen Roth Institute
As the new director of the Stephen...
Harvard Jewish A Capella Choir to Perform at Tel Aviv University
A musical bridge to spread joy and culture through song
Harvard’s rising Jewish a capella group,...
Raziel Hernandez Batista’s Environmental Mission
From Panama to Tel Aviv and back
For Raziel Hernandez Batista, the journey to studying environmental...
Is the Spread of Deadly Pathogens Threatening Coral Reefs Worldwide?
From Eilat to the Indian Ocean, a relentless pathogen is ravaging marine ecosystems
An international team...
City Life Keeps These Birds on the Move
City birds roam, rural birds stay put—how urban life shapes movement.
Researchers from Tel Aviv...
First of Its Kind: mRNA Drugs Delivered Straight to the Gut
Potential new therapy for Crohn’s, colitis, and other inflammatory diseases.
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
Open Day at TAU: Choose the Unconventional, Combine Your Passions
Thousands came to discover how they can combine their areas of interest in their studies.
The winter...
When Marine Animals Become ‘Plastic Distributors’
Marine animals eat and release microplastics, harming the environment.
A new Tel Aviv University study has...
Innovative Technology from Tel Aviv University researchers can double IVF Success Rates
New tech enhances sperm selection, boosting IVF success.
A new technology developed at Tel Aviv University...
Tel Aviv Conference: Where is Israel Headed?
Save the Date – May 7, 2025 | Smolarz Auditorium, Tel Aviv University
Following a year of profound...
Diamonds, Gold and the New Alchemy of Materials
How can a simple shift create something more valuable than gold?
Can copper be turned into gold? For...
From Hostage Situations to Flea Markets: How to Negotiate Anything
Prof. Hilla Dotan breaks down what it takes to negotiate like a pro
Negotiation is a skill that touches...
Against Hate: Expanding Holocaust Memory
TAU Study Examines Holocaust Education in Muslim Nations.
Every year, Tel Aviv University publishes two...
Should Platforms Control Your Data?
Game theory shows data sharing benefits.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University used mathematical tools from...
The Global Music Stage Starts at Tel Aviv University
From Steinways to the sea: the TAU’s Buchmann-Mehta School of Music is the perfect place for musicians to...
Triple TAU Honor: Professor Michal Feldman Wins Third ERC Grant
An outstanding milestone in economics and computer science research.
Professor Michal Feldman, a leading...
Why Is There No Cave Art in Israel’s Ancient Caves?
Research suggests: extinct animals explain Israel’s lack of cave art.
For over a century, archaeologists...
Can Foreign DNA Outsmart Bacterial Defenses?
A step toward combating resistance and manipulating bacteria
A new study by Tel Aviv University reveals how...
Mystery in the Stones: The Truth About Rujm el-Hiri
Geodynamic shifts challenge Rujm el-Hiri’s role as an ancient observatory.
A new study by Tel Aviv...
What Happens When the Brain Learns Two Behaviors at Once?
TAU researchers reveal the brain resolves conflict by blocking dual learning.
A new study from Tel Aviv...
Rewriting the Narrative of King Solomon’s Mines
TAU research overturns myths about ancient copper pollution.
A new study from Tel Aviv University overturns...
GPS for Cancer: Directing Drugs to the Tumor
A breakthrough method delivers two drugs straight to the cancer site.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University...
TAU Student Team Wins Gold at Prestigious IGEM Competition
Develops groundbreaking cancer treatment and files patent.
The student team from Tel Aviv University (TAU)...
Investing in the Academic Entrepreneurs behind Israel’s Innovation
Doctoral fellowships enable Tel Aviv University STEM students to make groundbreaking discoveries
...
TAU Researchers Win Rousseeuw Prize from King Baudouin Foundation
The prestigious prize recognizes TAU innovations in statistical science.
On Dec. 3 the King Baudouin...
Prof. Dan Peer Elected Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors
TAU researcher receives top honor for innovation.
Prof. Dan Peer Vice President of R&D at Tel Aviv...
Is This the Birthplace of Religious Rituals?
A rare discovery of early rituals in the levant.
A rare prehistoric ritual complex has been uncovered in...
TAU Discovery Decodes a Rare Neurological Disease
This breakthrough could pave the way for neurological treatments.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have...
How Can Songwriting and AI Transform Education?
Encouraging independent learning through an AI songwriting competition.
The Jaime and Joan Constantiner...
What Can Locusts Teach Us About Efficiency in Design?
Research shows locusts’ digging valves are built just right for their task.
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
Is Treatment for Genetic Autism on the Horizon?
New study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism which may lead to effective...
Does Looking Good Lead to Doing Good?
New study finds that feeling attractive can lead to more generosity and kindness.
Does the global...
Cotler Fellows Make a Difference
TAU international students fight antisemitism globally
In the wake of...
Nasal Spray Revolutionizes COVID Protection
Researchers created an affordable, needle-free nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine.
A breakthrough in vaccine...
Is There a Way to Stop Parkinson’s Disease at Its Source?
TAU Researchers discovered a potential new target for developing effective treatments for Parkinson’s...
How Does the Brain Keep Calm?
New Insight into Brain Stability: The Key Role of NMDA Receptors
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have...
Eyes Wide Shut: Bats Can Navigate Long Distances Using Sound Alone
Researchers found that bats can create a mental “sound map” of their environment.
A new...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Promising Treatment for PTSD Symptoms
Biological damage in PTSD sufferers can be treated with a specialized protocol.
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
Buzzed but Never Tipsy: Hornets’ Remarkable Alcohol Tolerance
Oriental hornets are the only animals able to drink unlimited amounts of alcohol.
A new study from...
Chemistry Researchers Awarded Prestigious ERC Synergy Grant
For research on electromagnetic impacts in molecular systems under strong light-matter coupling.
The...
A Letter from TAU President Welcoming the New Academic Year
“May the hostages come back, the wounded heal, and the displaced return to their homes”.
This...
TAU Breakthrough Reveals Mechanism That Eliminates Tumors
Researchers identified a mechanism that eliminates tumors—even those resistant to immunotherapy.
A...
Prof. Beatriz Magaloni: 2024 BMI Prize Laureate
Congratulations to Prof. Magaloni on winning the esteemed 2024 BMI prize.
The Faculty of...
Let Them Migrate in Peace
Migratory birds in times of war.
Israel, a stopover for over 500 million migratory birds heading to warmer...
Building Bridges Through Cuisine
TAU graduate fosters unity in Tel Aviv through culinary creativity
Aliya Fastman, the founder and owner of...
The Reason Behind the Dancing Sunflowers
As they grow, sunflowers “dance” to avoid blocking each other’s sunlight
Flowers have...
Want to Fall in Love? Step Outside in The Sun
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight enhances romantic passion in humans
Any Tel Avivian will...
Animals Experience War Stress Too
TSU study examines the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on wildlife
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv...
Turning Organic Waste to Tomorrow’s Fuel
TAU’s new method turns raw wet waste into biofuels, potentially meeting a third of Israel’s marine fuel...
The Class of 2024 Is Ready to Change the World
Tel Aviv University celebrates the accomplishments of this year’s graduating class.
On a warm August...
TAU Researchers Win the Prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics
Congratulations to Prof. Yoav Benjamini, Prof. Daniel Yekutieli, and Prof. Ruth Heller for winning the...
Can Smartwatches Prevent Pandemic Outbreaks?
Researchers Discover How Smartwatches Can Stop Disease Spread by Early Detection
Researchers from...
How a Brain Parasite Becomes a Brain Cure
TAU research paves the way to brain healing with parasites
Have you ever imagined that parasites could be...
How TAU Is Navigating Campus Co-existence:
In classrooms, labs and cafeterias, Jews and Arabs confront the reality of a post-October 7 world
When the...
Global Day of Engagement: Celebrating International Ties
Tel Aviv University hosts three international delegations
On July 25, a remarkable convergence of...
TAU Launches New MSc in Digital Health
Program helps students to take charge of the digital healthcare revolution
With artificial intelligence...
Can Bats Think Ahead of Time?
TAU researchers discover that bats have episodic memory and plan ahead
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
Andi Murez Carries Flag at Paris Olympics
TAU alumna and sports scholarship recipient couldn’t be prouder of representing Israel on world stage
For...
Next-Level Drone Detection Could Enhance Airspace Protection
TAU research introduces smart tagging to identify and track drones in extreme weather conditions
A new...
How Close Are We to Thought-Based Communication?
Researchers achieve success in allowing a patient to “speak” using only the power of thought
A scientific...
Will Wearable Tech Transform Neurological Diagnosis?
New study tracks step length for neurological disease and aging
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and...
TAU is Going Abroad
Outgoing Exchange Meeting Sees Highest Turnout Ever
This year, with the largest turnout ever, The Lowy...
How Did Prehistoric Stone Tools Evolve After Elephants Disappeared?
TAU study identifies tools developed by early humans for butchering fallow deer after elephants...
Could Graphene be the Future of Nanoelectronics?
New study offers a breakthrough development that may facilitate the use of graphene nanoribbons in...
Revolutionary Ideas Take Center Stage at Falling Walls Lab Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv University hosts second annual research and innovation pitch competition
Growing mushrooms...
Internships in Israel: Transformative Experience
International students share their stories of interning at Israeli companies during the summer
From...
How Does Origami Enhance Bioprinting?
TAU researchers apply the art of origami to advance 3D bioprinting
Researchers at Tel Aviv University...
The Eighth Front: Against Academia
As published in “Haaretz” in Hebrew on July 6th, 2024. By Prof. Ariel Porat.
Today, the...
Cyber Week 2024: Securing Cyber Strength
Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity
Amid Israel’s turbulent times, the combined annual events of...
Tech Vs. Hate: New Ways to Fight the World’s Oldest Hatred
TAU’s AI and Cyber Weeks held a seminar on the state of online antisemitism and how it can be fought with...
Standing Still Is Not an Option When It Comes to AI
Pushing new frontiers and addressing challenges: Highlights from AI Week 2024
On June 26-27, Tel Aviv...
Therapy on Hold: Reservists’ Return to Service
Reservists with PTSD recalled before therapy completion.
With the war continuing for many months, the...
One in Three Arab Israelis Prefer External Governance for Gaza Post-War
TAU study reveals shifts in solidarity among Arab Israelis, with one-third advocating for new governance...
Tel Aviv University Shatters Limits with Self-Repairing Glass
TAU researchers create transparent, self-repairing adhesive glass that forms in contact with water.
...
Hundreds Participated in the Tel Aviv Conference Held at TAU
The event included decision-makers, media professionals, academic staff, cultural figures and family members...
Talking Dugri at Tel Aviv University
Course brings Arab and Jewish students together to confront hard truths
In Israel, the...
Report from the Campus Battlegrounds
Three TAU PhD alumni share experiences from post-October 7th life on elite US university campuses
In the...
Tel Aviv Conference: “The Future of Israel”
Will Israel’s 76th year be remembered as a crisis or an opportunity for growth?
June 19th,...
Tel Aviv University Ranks First in Israel in the Prestigious QS Ranking for the Year 2025
The Only Israeli University to Rise in the Global Rankings
Tel Aviv University’s impressive...
Why Did Early Humans Prefer to Hunt Near Water Sources?
Elephant Hunting and Stone Quarries in the Paleolithic Era
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have...
Main Tel Aviv University Stays Committed to Furthering Internationalization
TAU delegation participates in NAFSA 2024
From May 28 to 31, Tel Aviv University (TAU) participated in...
Faculty of Exact Sciences Symposium: Exact Sciences: Igniting Tomorrow’s Innovations
Dr. Adi Ashkenazi from the Department of Particle Physics in the School of Physics and Astronomy
Last...
Bearing Witness from the Eye of a Hurricane
Documenting tragedy and life after October 7
Whether one thinks about October 7, about the ongoing war, or...
Tel Aviv University Ranks First in Israel in the Prestigious QS Ranking for the Year 2025
The Only Israeli University to Rise in the Global Rankings
Tel Aviv University’s impressive...
Connecting International Researchers with Cutting-Edge Engineering Programs and Labs
TAU’s First Prospective Student Week for Engineers
At the end of May, the TAU Faculty of Engineering...
Grand Opening: TAU’s Innovative Nanotech Frontier
TAU Proudly Opens its New Nanotech Center
Tel Aviv University pioneered the Israeli nanoscience field with...
Global Coral Crisis: Deadly Sea Urchin Disease Discovered
TAU Researchers Found the Cause of Sea Urchin Deaths in the Red Sea, Potentially Threatening Coral Reefs...
Wake-Up Call: Global Warming and Deforestation Threaten Wildlife
A New TAU Study Shows that Global Warming and Deforestation Could Cause Mass Animal Extinctions.
A joint...
Will Existing Drugs Stop Cancer’s Bone Spread?
Existing Meds May Prevent Bone Spread in Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers at TAU developed a new...
How Do Lightning Storms Affect North Pole Sea Ice?
TAU Research Shows that Lightning Storms are Causing Sea Ice to Melt Faster at the North Pole
A new...
TAU Trip to the Gaza Envelope: Solemn, Yet Essential Experience
Lowy International graduate students witness firsthand the aftermath of October 7th.
In early May, Conflict...
“If Then There Was a Rebuilding of Personal and National Lives, So Shall It Happen Again”
Professor Dina Porat’s Remarks at the Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony at TAU
The Holocaust...
Israel at the Movies
Film critic Prof. Shmulik Duvdevani speaks on how Israeli cinema gets to the heart of Jewish history,...
Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2023
Concern for the Future of Jewish Life in the West
The Annual Antisemitism Worldwide Report, published by...