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 have...
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 University...
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 University...
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 have...
TAU Student Team Wins Gold at Prestigious IGEM Competition
Develops groundbreaking cancer treatment and files patent.
The student team from Tel Aviv University (TAU) achieved...
Tel Aviv University Hosts Inaugural DefenseTech Summit
The event showcases Israel’s pioneering role in defense innovation
Israel has long been recognized for...
Investing in the Academic Entrepreneurs behind Israel’s Innovation
Doctoral fellowships enable Tel Aviv University STEM students to make groundbreaking discoveries
Firewalls,...
The War’s Unexpected Impact on Coexistence in Israel
TAU study finds Arab citizens feel a growing bond with Jewish Israelis.
A new study by the Konrad Adenauer Program...
TAU Researchers Win Rousseeuw Prize from King Baudouin Foundation
The prestigious prize recognizes TAU innovations in statistical science.
On Dec. 3 the King Baudouin Foundation...
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 University...
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 the...
TAU Discovery Decodes a Rare Neurological Disease
This breakthrough could pave the way for neurological treatments.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed...
How Can Songwriting and AI Transform Education?
Encouraging independent learning through an AI songwriting competition.
The Jaime and Joan Constantiner School...
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 University...
Exposing Hamas’ Ground Movements on October 7th with Seismic Data
New research shows analysis of seismic data reveals Hamas’ movements on October 7th.
A groundbreaking...
Is Treatment for Genetic Autism on the Horizon?
New study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism which may lead to effective treatment
A...
Does Looking Good Lead to Doing Good?
New study finds that feeling attractive can lead to more generosity and kindness.
Does the global beauty...
Cotler Fellows Make a Difference
TAU international students fight antisemitism globally
In the wake of October...
Nasal Spray Revolutionizes COVID Protection
Researchers created an affordable, needle-free nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine.
A breakthrough in vaccine development:...
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 disease.
Researchers...
How Does the Brain Keep Calm?
New Insight into Brain Stability: The Key Role of NMDA Receptors
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made...
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 study...
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 University...
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 the School...
Chemistry Researchers Awarded Prestigious ERC Synergy Grant
For research on electromagnetic impacts in molecular systems under strong light-matter coupling.
The European...
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 week,...
TAU Breakthrough Reveals Mechanism That Eliminates Tumors
Researchers identified a mechanism that eliminates tumors—even those resistant to immunotherapy.
A technological...
Prof. Beatriz Magaloni: 2024 BMI Prize Laureate
Congratulations to Prof. Magaloni on winning the esteemed 2024 BMI prize.
The Faculty of Social...
Let Them Migrate in Peace
Migratory birds in times of war.
Israel, a stopover for over 500 million migratory birds heading to warmer lands,...
Did Child Labor Fuel the Ancient Pottery Industry?
New finds uncover children’s pottery creations from 4,500 years ago.
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv...
“I Applied to Several Universities, But TAU’s Documentary Film Program Stood Out”
Kristoffer Brugada is now in his second year of the international MFA in Documentary Cinema at Tel Aviv University....
Why Do Employees Keep Their Ideas from Their Bosses?
TAU research reveals that 1 in 4 employees hide their inventions from their employers.
A new study from...
Tel Aviv University Marks One Year Since October 7
TAU commemorates the victims and fallen of October 7th.
On October 7, 2024, Tel Aviv University held a solemn...
TAU President’s Speech for October 7 Commemoration
TAU marked one year since the October 7 tragedy and the Iron Swords War.
A year has gone by since Israel...
“By October, a War Was Happening And I Was Covering a War.”
TAU international graduate thrust into the heart of national drama while working on Israeli TV.
Dheekshi Arvind,...
TAU Trains 400 Social Workers in Trauma Relief
A year into the Gaza War, frontline social workers continue to benefit from Tel Aviv University’s specialized...
Corals on Drugs: A Threat We Can’t Ignore
10 different pharmaceuticals detected in corals in the Gulf of Eilat.
Severe environmental contamination:...
TAU Scientist Featured on Nobel Prize Prediction List
Prof. Rafi Bistritzer, an award-winning physicist, made the prestigious citation list.
Every year, Clarivate,...
TAU Students Once Again Lead in Bar Exam Success with 95% Pass Rate
The Buchmann Faculty of Law at TAU continues to top the rankings with a 95% bar exam pass rate.
According...
Could Cancer Vulnerabilities Be Hidden in Chromosome Changes?
TAU researchers uncover cancer weaknesses, paving the way for targeted treatments.
Two complementary studies...
Spotting Parkinson’s Early: A New TAU Breakthrough
Researchers have developed revolutionary tech to detect Parkinson’s up to 20 years before symptoms appear.
Researchers...
How Can We See Through Closed Eyes?
Tel Aviv University tech tracks pupil changes in sleep and anesthesia.
A new technological development...
Unlocking Green Energy from Microscopic Plants
TAU post-doc Tamar Elman is creating a startup to harness hydrogen gas produced by algae during photosynthesis.
Recent...
Crushing the Longtime Myth of Masada
TAU archaeologists reveal the Roman siege of Masada likely lasted weeks, not years, according to new research...
ERC 2024 Awarded to 11 TAU Researchers
Congratulations to 11 TAU Researchers on the Prestigious ERC Starting Grant 2024.
The European Research Council...
Just Like Us: Retired Eagles Like to Stay In
It turns out that older eagles go out less and prefer to stay home.
A new Tel Aviv University study, the...
Free vs. Paid Real Estate: The Pricing Difference
Free real estate ads might cost you: Paid listings fetch thousands more.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University...
Eilat’s Sponges’ Unique Way to Deter Predators
Beware, We’re Toxic! Sponges Use Precious Metal to Warn Predators.
A new study at Tel Aviv University found...
TAU Ranks 7th Globally for Graduate Entrepreneurship
TAU once again makes headlines in the 2024 PitchBook University Rankings.
Tel Aviv University shines once again...
Can Parkinson’s Treatment be Enhanced by AI Tech?
TAU researchers developed an AI-powered wearable to track FOG episodes in Parkinson’s patients.
Researchers...
Building Bridges Through Cuisine
TAU graduate fosters unity in Tel Aviv through culinary creativity
Aliya Fastman, the founder and owner of Citrus&Salt...
The Reason Behind the Dancing Sunflowers
As they grow, sunflowers “dance” to avoid blocking each other’s sunlight
Flowers have long...
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 tell...
Animals Experience War Stress Too
TSU study examines the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on wildlife
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv University’s School...
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 needs.
An...
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 evening,...
TAU Researchers Win the Prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics
Congratulations to Prof. Yoav Benjamini, Prof. Daniel Yekutieli, and Prof. Ruth Heller for winning the prestigious...
Can Smartwatches Prevent Pandemic Outbreaks?
Researchers Discover How Smartwatches Can Stop Disease Spread by Early Detection
Researchers from the Department...
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 beneficial...
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 first...
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 (AI)...
Can Bats Think Ahead of Time?
TAU researchers discover that bats have episodic memory and plan ahead
Researchers at Tel Aviv University...
Andi Murez Carries Flag at Paris Olympics
TAU alumna and sports scholarship recipient couldn’t be prouder of representing Israel on world stage
For Andrea...
Next-Level Drone Detection Could Enhance Airspace Protection
TAU research introduces smart tagging to identify and track drones in extreme weather conditions
A new development...
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 breakthrough...
Will Wearable Tech Transform Neurological Diagnosis?
New study tracks step length for neurological disease and aging
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Ichilov’s...
TAU is Going Abroad
Outgoing Exchange Meeting Sees Highest Turnout Ever
This year, with the largest turnout ever, The Lowy International...
How Did Prehistoric Stone Tools Evolve After Elephants Disappeared?
TAU study identifies tools developed by early humans for butchering fallow deer after elephants disappeared.
A...
Could Graphene be the Future of Nanoelectronics?
New study offers a breakthrough development that may facilitate the use of graphene nanoribbons in nanoelectronics
An...
Revolutionary Ideas Take Center Stage at Falling Walls Lab Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv University hosts second annual research and innovation pitch competition
Growing mushrooms from...
Internships in Israel: Transformative Experience
International students share their stories of interning at Israeli companies during the summer
From high-tech...
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 Ministerial...
Cyber Week 2024: Securing Cyber Strength
Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity
Amid Israel’s turbulent times, the combined annual events of Cyber...
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 AI
Antisemitism...
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 University...
Therapy on Hold: Reservists’ Return to Service
Reservists with PTSD recalled before therapy completion.
With the war continuing for many months, the Clinic...
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 solutions
An...
Tel Aviv University Shatters Limits with Self-Repairing Glass
TAU researchers create transparent, self-repairing adhesive glass that forms in contact with water.
Researchers...
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 word ‘dugri‘...
Report from the Campus Battlegrounds
Three TAU PhD alumni share experiences from post-October 7th life on elite US university campuses
In the wake...
Tel Aviv Conference: “The Future of Israel”
Will Israel’s 76th year be remembered as a crisis or an opportunity for growth?
June 19th, 2024, Smolarz...
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 achievement...
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 uncovered...
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 NAFSA...
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 week,...
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 about...
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 achievement...
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 hosted...
Grand Opening: TAU’s Innovative Nanotech Frontier
TAU Proudly Opens its New Nanotech Center
Tel Aviv University pioneered the Israeli nanoscience field with the...
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 Worldwide.
A...
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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 study...
Will Existing Drugs Stop Cancer’s Bone Spread?
Existing Meds May Prevent Bone Spread in Breast Cancer Patients
Researchers at TAU developed a new therapeutic...
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 international...
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...