Post Donation Category: Way to Breakthrough

First Israeli Nanosatellite Designed to Communicate from Space with Optical Ground Station

Written on 4 January 2023.

TAU-SAT3 was successfully launched yesterday. The researchers: “An important step toward demonstrating...

Researchers use Smartwatches to Measure Safety of COVID Vaccine

Written on 28 December 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers monitored the physiological data of close to 5,000 Israelis over two...

Researchers Identify 100,000 New Types of Viruses

Written on 27 December 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers successfully identify new viruses, even specify which organisms they are...

“Requiem for a Whale” Won Best Student Film Award at the IDA Documentary Awards Ceremony

Written on 25 December 2022.

Ido Weisman’s short documentary film won the award at the world’s most prestigious event...

Could a Drone Save Bats from the Terror of Wind Turbine Blades?

Written on 19 December 2022.

Israeli researchers developed innovative device designed to prevent harm caused to flying animals, in...

Breakthrough in the Field of Controlled Drug Delivery

Written on 15 December 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers develop new technology for efficient encapsulation and release of...

Men Engage in “Chivalrous Sexism” when Donating to Women in Need

Written on 14 December 2022.

New study finds that men are less willing to help women if the help will empower them. A new study by...

Plastic Additives Harm Corals’ Reproductive Processes

Written on 12 December 2022.

Tel Aviv University researchers examined four chemical additives that are used in consumer products,...

Are Today’s Gynecologists Ignoring Women’s Health Issues?

Written on 30 November 2022.

Women’s health and wellbeing receive little attention compared to childbirth and reproduction, both in...

Will COP27 Change the World Order?

Written on 27 November 2022.

Our researchers went to Egypt for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference and returned with new...

Mobilizing for Efficient Climate Action

Written on 24 November 2022.

Tel Aviv University leads Israeli collaboration with international research organization, IIASA. For...

Removal of Cancerous Tumors Without Surgery

Written on 22 November 2022.

New technology from Tel Aviv University, combining ultrasound and nanobubbles, destroys tumors, eliminating...

The World’s Oldest Grilled Fish Recipe

Written on 22 November 2022.

International team, including leading Israeli universities, finds oldest evidence of the controlled use of...

New Hope for Patients with Severe Bone Loss

Written on 10 November 2022.

Researchers induced bone regeneration with a special hydrogel that mimics the bone’s natural...

Drones Against Illegal Waste Dumpsites

Written on 8 November 2022.

Use of drones to map illegal waste dumps could promote recycling and save Israel NIS 200 million. A new...

Pressure Chamber Therapy Effective in Improvement of Autism

Written on 7 November 2022.

TAU study shows that treatment may significantly improve social abilities and condition of the autistic...

The Bible – Fact or Fiction?

Written on 25 October 2022.

Researchers confirm invasions of biblical Israel using geomagnetic fields. A joint study by TAU and the...

The Hitchhiker’s Guide for Hostile Species

Written on 18 October 2022.

First-of-its-kind study shows how invasive marine species survive under surprising environmental...

Our Ancestors Irreparably Damaged the Timna Valley Environment 3000 Years Ago

Written on 28 September 2022.

Their activities destroyed local vegetation for the copper industry. Humans destroying ecosystems...

World’s Earliest Evidence of Opium Use

Written on 28 September 2022.

Opium residue was found in Israel, dating back to the 14th century BC. Researchers believe Canaanites used...

Are Corals in Deep Trouble?

Written on 18 September 2022.

Reproductive capacity of coral decreases with water depth. Today, when coral reefs around the world...

Making Wheat Rust-Resistant

Written on 12 September 2022.

Researchers respond to the global food crisis by enabling resistance of wheat to rust diseases. Wheat...

Like Manna from the Sea

Written on 11 September 2022.

Innovative technology may ease global food crisis: “enriched seaweed” with extremely high nutritional...

Stop Blaming the Bats for Covid-19

Written on 5 September 2022.

Researchers conclude there’s insufficient proof of correlation between bats and the outbreak of the...

Eradicating Deadly Brain Tumors by ‘Starvation’

Written on 1 September 2022.

A groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University effectively eradicated glioblastoma, a highly lethal type...

New Learning Method for People with Autism

Written on 4 August 2022.

Could accelerate learning process and improve visual perception capabilities. A new study from Tel Aviv...

Why do Corals Glow?

Written on 2 August 2022.

TAU researchers solve centuries old scientific mystery. For centuries, nature lovers and scientists...

New Perspectives on Tackling Human Trafficking

Written on 28 July 2022.

Prof. Hila Shamir is among TAU scholars fighting modern slavery. In light of the World Day against...

4th Covid-19 Vaccine Reduces Risk of Death by 72% Amongst Elderly

Written on 21 July 2022.

Study by Tel Aviv University, Ben Gurion University, and Israeli Ministry of Health included 40K...

Diagnosing Diseases in Space

Written on 6 July 2022.

TAU researchers successfully test genetic diagnosis under microgravity conditions. If pursuing the...

Olive Trees Were First Domesticated 7,000 Years Ago

Written on 16 June 2022.

Earliest evidence for cultivation of a fruit tree, according to researchers. A joint study by...

Breakthrough Technology Could Lead to One-Time HIV Treatment

Written on 14 June 2022.

TAU researchers demonstrate initial success in neutralizing the virus with a single vaccine. ...

If We Let Them Go, They Won’t Come Crawling Back

Written on 6 June 2022.

One in every five species of reptiles is facing extinction. There are over 12,000 species of reptiles...

Outstanding Navigators, both Night and Day

Written on 30 May 2022.

Researchers find that bats navigate well, also during the day, thanks to their unique sensory...

Big Brains Helped Large Animals Survive Extinction

Written on 19 May 2022.

TAU researchers: more brain power helped animals adapt to changing conditions and increased chances of...

Want to Live Longer? Find Out if You Snore

Written on 15 May 2022.

Women over 50 who snore face an elevated risk of sleep apnea. If you’re a woman and over 50, we...

Antisemitism in 2021: War and Covid-19 Catalyzed Global Uptick

Written on 27 April 2022.

TAU researchers stress need for reevaluation of strategies to combat antisemitism. On the eve of...

How are the Birds Coping with Climate Change?

Written on 25 April 2022.

Researchers detect changes in birds’ bodies, probably caused by global warming. Researchers at Tel Aviv...

The Ultimate Solution to Global Warming?

Written on 25 April 2022.

Breakthrough TAU discovery may accelerate an industrial transition to sustainable energy. ...

TAU Researchers Invent Healthy Weapon Against Covid

Written on 14 April 2022.

Vaccines of dietary supplements can help protect us against Corona and winter illnesses. Since the...

Research based on a comprehensive study of 8,000 birds in Israel

Written on 8 April 2022.

Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers say that climate change may be responsible for changes in the...

Work created by TAU-affiliated artists can’t exist on earth

Written on 8 April 2022.

Many think that physics is an exact science that requires the application of analytical and quantitative...

TAU Nanodrug Enables 2-in-1 Attack on Cancer

Written on 5 April 2022.

Innovation pinpoints hard-to-treat cancers and amplifies their responsiveness to treatments. To overcome...

TAU Researchers Identified a Serious Security Flaw in Samsung’s Galaxy Series

Written on 31 March 2022.

TAU Researchers Identified a Serious Security Flaw in Samsung’s Galaxy Series. Tel Aviv...

Minor Head Injury Leads to Chronic Post-Concussion Syndrome in 1 of 4 Children

Written on 28 March 2022.

Long term consequences of mild head injury in children are underdiagnosed, causing prolonged...

Inventive Study to Develop Biological Solutions for Agriculture

Written on 27 March 2022.

TAU and ag-biotech company PlantArcBio to collaborate on development of RNAi-based products. ...

TAU Technology Could Prevent Repeat Heart Valve Surgery

Written on 24 March 2022.

Invention may lead to a dramatic improvement in the quality of life of many heart patients. An...

Unravelling Recycling Practices from 500,000 Years Ago

Written on 21 March 2022.

The urge to collect in the prehistoric world: preserving memory of ancestors and connectedness with place...

Standing Up to Climate Change

Written on 7 March 2022.

TAU researchers are making significant environmental impact on the ground—now. A software programmer, an...

What the Ukraine Crisis Means for Cyber Warfare

Written on 28 February 2022.

What the Ukraine Crisis Means for Cyber Warfare. While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rapidly...

Microplastics Increase Toxicity of Organic Pollutants by a Factor of 10

Written on 20 February 2022.

May cause severe damage to our health. Microplastics are tiny fragments of plastic that are found...

Why do Locusts Form Destructive Swarms?

Written on 17 February 2022.

TAU researchers may have the answer. Locust swarms that ruin all crops in their path have been a major...

Can Higher Temperatures Accelerate the Rate of Evolution?

Written on 16 February 2022.

TAU researchers use worms to demonstrate that epigenetic inheritance of sexual attractiveness can impact the...

Finding the Optimal Location for the Tribal Bonfire

Written on 9 February 2022.

Early humans’ placement of cave hearths ensured maximum benefit and minimum smoke exposure. In a...

Annual Review – Positive Trends in Fighting Antisemitism and Radicalization around the World

Written on 27 January 2022.

The Holocaust exhibit in the Crossroads Of Civilizations Museum (CCM). Photo credit: Ofir Winter of the...

Reading Tea Leaves

Written on 25 January 2022.

What is the origin of tea, and does the climate crisis threaten its production? Tea – the...

How Can We Boost Our Fight Against Marine Plastic Pollution?

Written on 24 January 2022.

TAU researchers say global standardization must be established. Plastic wastes endanger marine life in...

Start Up Nation in Ancient Canaan

Written on 24 January 2022.

Thanks to advanced management skills, the Arava became the copper power of the ancient world. A new Tel...

Viruses and Game Theory

Written on 24 January 2022.

TAU researchers discover new mechanism for communication between viruses and bacteria. Phages are...

Learning from The Fastest Growing Alga in The World

Written on 24 January 2022.

In scientific first, researchers successfully map photosynthetic properties of the Chlorella...

The “COTS-Capsule” that protects electronic systems from hazardous radiation effects in space

Written on 17 January 2022.

An Innovative Technology has been Launched into Space… Tel Aviv University recently launched TauSat-3...

Health Revelations from Ancient Jerusalem

Written on 4 January 2022.

Relic provides “window into the lives of people in ancient times”. ‘Who is wealthy?…...

For the 1st time at an Israeli university: Air and Space Power Center

Written on 4 January 2022.

Tel Aviv University and the Israeli Air Force establish a joint center that will harness the world of...

Over the Past 1.5 Million Years, Human Hunting Preferences have Wiped Out Large Animals

Written on 30 December 2021.

Breakthrough study tracks development of early humans’ hunting habits. A groundbreaking study by...

As Pandemic Persists, TAU Forges Ahead with COVID-19 Research on All Fronts

Written on 20 December 2021.

The University’s Center for Combating Pandemics leads research efforts in a range of fields. As the...

Seaweed – A Promising Defense Against Covid-19

Written on 15 December 2021.

Natural substance from marine algae prevents infection. The lack of access to Covid-19 vaccines results...

Ancient Climate Crisis Transformed Us from Nomadic Hunters to Settled Farmers

Written on 6 December 2021.

Researchers used plant remains to reconstruct the climate in the Southern Levant at the end of the last ice...

Climate Action: From Campus to Glasgow

Written on 26 November 2021.

TAU researchers report on global summit. As more than 130 heads of state and thousands of delegates...

Tired of The Lies?

Written on 23 November 2021.

TAU researchers are catching ‘liars’ at an unprecedented accuracy of 73% by measuring facial...

How Do Bats Get Street-Smart?

Written on 23 November 2021.

TAU researchers find that baby fruit bats acquire their boldness from their adoptive mothers. Tel Aviv...

Hitting Rock Bottom?

Written on 14 November 2021.

First meta-analysis of its kind shows warming of Mediterranean Sea causes marine species to migrate. As...

TAU Initiates Model for Carbon Neutrality

Written on 11 November 2021.

Climate change efforts among University’s top priorities. Against the backdrop of the UN Climate Change...

TAU Researchers Identify COVID Proteins that Cause Strokes and Heart Attacks

Written on 8 November 2021.

Findings may help develop drug to halt virus’ damage to blood vessels. Two years into the global...

Like Teenagers on Vacation

Written on 3 November 2021.

Light pollution can impair crickets’ reproductive process and threaten their survival. A joint study...

From Law and Education to Nursing

Written on 3 November 2021.

Number of TAU academics transferring to nursing tripled following Corona crisis. While our health care...

Between Climate Change, Space Research and Life under Extreme Conditions

Written on 21 October 2021.

NASA astronaut Dr. Jessica MeirPhoto courtesy NASA “We have to work together to truly...

“In Wars, there are Winners and Losers. In Peace, Everyone Wins”

Written on 20 October 2021.

Commemorating Yitzhak Rabin, 26 years after his assassination. Hundreds of students and faculty members...

The Unique Ability of Seahorses

Written on 1 October 2021.

A short-snouted seahorse clinging to coral in the Red SeaCourtesy of Gil Koplovitz Among the Ocean’s...

Help A Friend Out?

Written on 30 September 2021.

Help A Friend Out? Ever wonder what causes us to help – or not to help – someone in distress? New...

What happens in your brain when you start to help someone in distress?

Written on 29 September 2021.

The research team New research exposes the biological basis of empathy. An animal model study examined...

Fighting Pollution With Seaweed

Written on 12 September 2021.

Coastal seaweed farms can help fight environmental damage. Nitrogen is a common fertilizer for...

Raising the Bar in Film

Written on 1 September 2021.

TAU student Bar Cohen is bringing Israeli spirit and transgender representation to the big screen. “I...

The Silent Prophets

Written on 31 August 2021.

TAU researchers prove that silent mutations can predict development of cancer cells. Our genome, our...

Recordings of the magnetic field from 9,000 years ago teach us about the magnetic field today

Written on 19 August 2021.

View west of the 1999 excavations, Stratum IIB, Tel Tifdan/ Wadi Fidan. Photo courtesy of Thomas E. Levy ...

Where Have All the Birds Gone?

Written on 11 August 2021.

Humans Behind Extinction of Hundreds of Bird Species Over the Last 50,000 Years. A new study from Tel Aviv...

Diminishing at the Edges

Written on 3 August 2021.

TAU study reveals: overfishing severely harms marine protected areas around the world A new study by...

This Exhibition Will Make You Sweat

Written on 2 August 2021.

New exhibition on climate crisis gives us tools to save the planet. Recent news has covered extreme...

He’s Bringing Plastic Back

Written on 2 August 2021.

TAU alumnus Tal Cohen and his company “Plastic Back” converts plastic waste back to its original form. We...

What to Do When Everything is Vulnerable and Under Attack

Written on 25 July 2021.

Highlights from Cyber Week 2021. Israel’s 11th Annual Cyber Week...

Tel Aviv Bats Have More Fun

Written on 22 July 2021.

More adventurous than their rural counterparts, fruit bats in Tel Aviv enjoy what the city has to offer. ...

A New Tool for Combating Discrimination

Written on 15 July 2021.

After decade long study, the Kantor Center has published a special book edition on legislation against...