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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...
Post Donation Category: Way to Breakthrough
Corals on Drugs: A Threat We Can’t Ignore
10 different pharmaceuticals detected in corals in the Gulf of Eilat.
Severe environmental...
Spotting Parkinson’s Early: A New TAU Breakthrough
Researchers have developed revolutionary tech to detect Parkinson’s up to 20 years before symptoms...
How Can We See Through Closed Eyes?
Tel Aviv University tech tracks pupil changes in sleep and anesthesia.
A new technological...
Unlocking Green Energy from Microscopic Plants
TAU post-doc Tamar Elman is creating a startup to harness hydrogen gas produced by algae during...
Crushing the Longtime Myth of Masada
TAU archaeologists reveal the Roman siege of Masada likely lasted weeks, not years, according to new...
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,...
Free vs. Paid Real Estate: The Pricing Difference
Free real estate ads might cost you: Paid listings fetch thousands more.
Researchers from Tel Aviv...
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...
Can Parkinson’s Treatment be Enhanced by AI Tech?
TAU researchers developed an AI-powered wearable to track FOG episodes in Parkinson’s patients.
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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...
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...
Can Bats Think Ahead of Time?
TAU researchers discover that bats have episodic memory and plan ahead
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
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...
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...
How Does Origami Enhance Bioprinting?
TAU researchers apply the art of origami to advance 3D bioprinting
Researchers at Tel Aviv University...
Tel Aviv University Shatters Limits with Self-Repairing Glass
TAU researchers create transparent, self-repairing adhesive glass that forms in contact with water.
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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...
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...
The Center for Russian Studies at Tel Aviv University has begun its work
The “Chubays Project” at TAU turned out to be scientific, it will deal with the history of Russia to study...
Heart Disease’s Cancer Link Unveiled
A Recent TAU Study Exposes the Connection Between Heart Disease and Cancer
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
Go Fish: Decline in Poleward-Moving Fish
How Does Global Warming Impact Fish Abundance?
An extensive international study led by researchers from...
Do Green Environments Help Heart Patients Live Longer?
Grass Is Greener, Lives Are Longer: Nature’s Impact on Heart Patients’ Health.
In a long-term...
Breaking the MedTech Glass Ceiling
An alumna of TAU’s program for young women entrepreneurs is developing a device that could revolutionize...
Social Workers on the Frontlines
A trauma-focused course offers support and extra training to social workers treating Oct. 7 survivors.
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Do Viruses Have Consciousness?
Bacteria-Targeting Viruses Adapt, Improving their Decision-Making.
Researchers from the Shmunis...
Unlocking Quantum Mysteries with Pendula
Pendulum Experiment Sheds Light on Quantum Mysteries in Topological Materials, Revealing Insights...
Could Restarting Change the Game for Chemical Research?
Not only in Information Technology: Restart Also Works in Chemical Simulations.
A new study from Tel...
Bye Bye Birdie: How Will Crows Survive Without Us?
When the Humans Are Away, Do the Crows Still Play?
A new study from Tel Aviv University examined what...
Summer Glow: How Sun Exposure Boosts Fertility in Women Ages 30-40
Exposure to The Sun’s UV Radiation May Have a Positive Effect on Fertility in Women Aged 30-40.
A...
Elevate Your Future with TAU’s Pioneering MSc Programs in Engineering
TAU introduces two new English-taught MSc degrees: Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
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Revolutionizing Plant Cloning: Boosting Global Agriculture?
Can better rooting in plant cloning improve crop variety, cost, and climate resilience?
In an extensive...
Are We Close to Ending Alzheimer’s Memory Loss?
TAU Researchers Successfully Prevent Memory Deterioration in Alzheimer’s in an Animal Model.
In 2022, a...
How Does Science Make Us Fall in Love?
From ancient spells to smelling like other animals, the lengths we go to for love have always been...
Could Restarting Change the Game for Chemical Research?
Not only in Information Technology: restart also works in chemical simulations.
A new study from Tel...
Unveiling the Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence at Tel Aviv University AI Day 2024
From Cybersecurity to Democracy: Challenges and Innovations in AI Research and Applications.
On...
A Scientific Breakthrough That Will Help Increase Plant Yields in Dry Conditions
Using CRISPR technology, researchers succeed in growing tomatoes that consume less water without...
New Technology Interprets Archaeological Findings from Biblical Times
Researchers rely on the earth’s magnetic field to verify an event mentioned in the Old Testament.
A...
New Findings About the Early Universe 50 Million Years After the Big Bang
Astronomical breakthrough: The history and contents of the Universe can be determined using radio telescopes...
Impact of the Constitutional Overhaul on National Resilience in Israel
Rise in national resilience of coalition supporters vs. steep decline among supporters of the opposition.
A...
Head of Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Meets TAU’s Scientific Community
Prof. Stephen Quake visited Tel Aviv University and talked about science and collaboration.
Prof. Stephen...
Destroying Cancer: new drug delivery system containing RNA therapy can target cancer cells in bone marrow
Researchers from Tel Aviv University develop nanoparticles containg RNA molecules, similar to those used in...
Stress Makes Vaccines Less Effective
Researchers at Tel Aviv University find correlation between behavioral stress and vaccine...
Researchers Produce Highly Efficient, Low-cost “Green” Hydrogen
Initial hope for mass production of green hydrogen, which will dramatically reduce global CO2...
Researchers Induce Cancer Cell “Suicide”
Tel Aviv University’s breakthrough study unleashes self-produced toxin, targeting and eliminating...
Metabolomics – A New Frontier in Preventive Medicine
Tel Aviv University’s new Metabolite Medicine Division at the BLAVATNIK Center for Drug Discovery...
Older Bats do Suffer from Age-related Hearing Loss
Recent study challenges the prevailing belief that bats are immune to age-related hearing loss, suggesting...
One Third of Normal-Weight Individuals are Obese
Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that the widely used Body Mass Index (BMI) measurement is less...
Operation Guardian of the Walls: Women, Young People and Residents of the South Paid the Heaviest Price
Smartwatches prove that residents of the south suffered significantly more harm than the rest of the...
Due to Climate Change, More Animals will Become Extinct Outside of Nature Reserves than Within Them
According to int’l study surveying more than 14,000 species of amphibians and reptiles.
A new...
Discovery May Lead to Personalized Medicine for Infectious Diseases
Tel Aviv University researchers open new doors for applying personalized medicine to infectious diseases,...
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Developmental Epilepsy in Children
Advancing treatment and improving quality of life.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University, among other...
Prof. Isaac P. Witz Honored with 2023 Szent-Györgyi Prize for Progress in Cancer Research
Renowned Tel Aviv University Professor Emeritus recognized for his groundbreaking scientific...
A Step Closer to Beating Melanoma?
New study reveals critical insights in fight against skin cancer.
A new study conducted at Tel Aviv...
The Life-to-Death Digital Continuum
What happens to your Facebook profile when you pass away?
The fate of our profiles and data which...
Imagining the Future Patient
Biomedical and technological progress is at the tipping point of transforming medicine into a more...
New Treatment Reduces ADHD Symptoms in 1 out of 3 Students
CPAT, a groundbreaking Tel Aviv University development, offers promising results with sustained improvement...
“Hope Is Like the Air We Breathe”
The role of hope in supporting mental health.
The role of hope in supporting mental health is not...
The Power of Sleep
New study reveals that brain’s coordination between hippocampus and cortex during sleep boosts memory...
CRISPR Unveils Plant Gene Potential
Breakthrough method revolutionizes agricultural crop improvement for enhanced properties.
Since the...
New Studies Expose Coral Reef Crisis in Eilat
Deadly epidemic killed all the black sea urchins in the Gulf of Eilat, placing coral reefs at risk.
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Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research
Revolutionizing Mental Health Through Psychedelic Research.
The Institute for Integrative Psychedelic...
Prof. Yosef Shiloh Elected as International Member of US National Academy of Sciences
Renowned Tel Aviv University Professor Emeritus recognized for pioneering cancer research and advocacy for...
“Stay Close to Them, but Avoid Clinging to Them”
TAU professor and early childhood expert on how to help children feel secure in times of conflict.
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International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties
International Study Reveals Genetic Link Between Modern Wine Grapes and Ancient Varieties.
A new study...
Tel Aviv University Researchers Present New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Using RNA-based nanodrugs the researchers achieve 80% survival rate in lab models.
Ovarian cancer ranks...
Bats Get “Pregnancy Brain” Too
New study finds that pregnancy affects bats’ sensing capabilities.
“Pregnancy...
Haredi Jews – The Main Target of Antisemitic Assaults
The Annual Report on Antisemitism Worldwide – 2022.
On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023, The...
Drug-Free Alternative for People with Social Anxiety
Technology-driven treatment found to be as effective as psychiatric medications.
A new clinical trial...
“Family Smoking” on The Porch
Six out of ten children whose parents restrict their smoking to the porch are at risk for being harmed by...
Plants Emit Sounds – Especially When Stressed
In a world first, Tel Aviv University researchers record and analyze sounds distinctly emitted by...
Tiny Robot Navigates in Physiological Environment and Captures Targeted Damaged Cells
Meet the hybrid micro-robot: innovative technology only 10 microns across.
Researchers at Tel Aviv...
Hyperbaric Treatment More Effective than Medicines for Fibromyalgia Caused by Head Injury
Researchers say “results were dramatic” for patients who underwent hyperbaric oxygen...
“Super Seaweed” Produces Natural Health Compounds and Medicine from the Sea
New Israeli technology could lead to anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and...
World’s First mRNA Vaccine Against Deadly Bacteria
Israeli researchers develop vaccine that is 100% effective against bacteria lethal to humans.
For the...
Do We Need ‘Junk DNA’?
Researchers offer possible reason why neutral sequences in the genome of living creatures continue to...
New Snake Family Identified
As far as researchers are aware the Micrelapidae family includes only three species, one in Israel and...
Researchers Discover Mechanism that Facilitates Formation of Brain Metastases
Findings could help predict metastatic recurrence in the brain and a worse prognosis.
Brain...
Prof. Dan Peer Appointed as Member of the Prestigious American National Academy of Engineering
In recognition of his groundbreaking research developing unique strategies for delivering RNA...
First Satellite Observatory for Quantum Optical Communication in Israel
Tel Aviv University’s observatory is among the most advanced in the world.
Tel Aviv University...
Does a Food Sharing Economy Benefit the Environment?
According to researchers it depends on how the saved money is spent.
Researchers from Tel Aviv...
Light Pollution is Killing Desert Rodents
New study shows that artificial light at night can be harmful to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human...
Three Tel Aviv University Researchers Awarded the ERC Proof of Concept (PoC) grants
Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro, Prof. Raja Giryes and Prof. Eilon Shani receive the prestigious grants from the...
Researchers Identify A New Genetic Risk Factor for Age-related Eye Disease
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause for loss of eyesight at an advanced age.
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Five Tel Aviv University Researchers Win Prestigious ERC Grants
The purpose of the grant is to enable researchers to fulfill their research goals, build research teams and...
Do You Have a Rightist or a Leftist Brain?
Political orientation can be predicted by measuring brain activation while watching campaign-ads.
A...
People With Autism Experience Pain at a Higher Intensity
Findings contradict prevalent belief that people on the autism spectrum are ‘indifferent to...
Researchers Uncover New Factors Linked to Williams Syndrome
Findings may contribute to development of treatments to enable normal expression of genes essential for...
Robot, Can You Smell This?
In a scientific first, a robot can “smell” using a biological sensor.
After having developed a robot...
Lessons in Tolerance and DNA Extraction in Tel Aviv University’s Medical Labs
High school students on the autism spectrum were integrated for a whole semester in the research...
Tel Aviv University’s First MedTech Hackathon Sets a High Bar
200 students from six different disciplines find practical solutions to burning challenges in Israeli...
Medical Clowns – No Laughing Matter
Israeli researchers find that medical clowns contribute significantly to the achievement of medical...