Tali Aronsky, Author at J-Wire

Ancient DNA from medieval Germany tells origin story of Ashkenazi Jews

Tali Aronsky — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:16:15 +0000

Excavating ancient DNA from teeth, an international group of scientists peered into the lives of a once-thriving medieval Ashkenazi Jewish community in Erfurt, Germany. The findings, shared today in the Journal Cell, show that the Erfurt Jewish community was more genetically diverse than modern-day Ashkenazi Jews. About half of Jews today are identified as Ashkenazi, meaning […]

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$18 Million USD to erect new Albert Einstein Museum at Hebrew University

Tali Aronsky — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:27:21 +0000

Israel’s government has approved the establishment of the Albert Einstein Museum at the Safra Campus of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem at the cost of $18 million USD / NIS 64 million. This project, led by the Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, includes the construction of a unique […]

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Sweeter isn’t always tastier, finds Hebrew Uni study

Tali Aronsky — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:33:50 +0000

Most of us struggle with a sweet tooth despite wanting to eat healthily. However, is sweeter always tastier? A new study conducted by student Kim Asseo, under the supervision of Professor Masha Niv, a taste expert at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, analysed thousands of […]

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The Technion, Hebrew Uni and IBM to work together on AI

Tali Aronsky — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 04:44:26 +0000

The Technion and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have signed a partnership agreement with IBM Research to advance artificial intelligence capabilities and applications in Israel. The collaboration was announced at a conference held by IBM in Tel Aviv to mark 50 years since the establishment of the IBM Research Lab in Israel. Artificial intelligence (AI) […]

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Improving the success of IVF

Tali Aronsky — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 21:48:29 +0000

A method of improving the success of IVF has been clearly identified in a systematic review of high-quality clinical trials – carried out by a team of researchers at Kaplan Hospital and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU), led by Dr Devorah Heymann. Worldwide, around 10 -15% of couples have infertility problems. Many turn to […]

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Hebrew University: Desert regions may be best predictors of climate change in wetter areas

Tali Aronsky — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:59:46 +0000

When it comes to the world’s climate, in the past decade, planet Earth keeps sending us its summer siren’s call. According to NASA, nineteen of the hottest years have occurred since 2000, with 2016 and 2020 tied for the hottest on record. This summer is already making worldwide headlines, with England scorching beyond 40 degrees […]

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses Hebrew University

Tali Aronsky — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:58:01 +0000

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has addressed the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) in a live speech from Kyiv. The speech was broadcast on the university’s social media channels and followed by Q&A with students and staff. In a war-torn country that has seen four months of fierce fighting since the Russian invasion on February 24, […]

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Dr Quentin Tarantino

Tali Aronsky — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 02:28:59 +0000

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino received an honorary degree–“Doctor Philosophiae Honoris Causa”–from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) at a festive ceremony during the 85th Board of Governors (BOG) meeting. Tarantino was cited, “In recognition of his critically acclaimed cinematic success as a writer, director, and actor; honouring his ten blockbuster movies and numerous Academy Awards, BAFTA […]

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Hebrew University appoints Professor Tamir Sheafer rector

Tali Aronsky — Tue, 24 May 2022 06:44:51 +0000

Professor Tamir Sheafer was chosen by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)’s Senate as the university’s new rector. Sheafer has served as Dean of HU’s Faculty of Social Sciences for the last six years. His field of expertise is digital and comparative communications. Over the past two decades, Sheafer has led several international research groups […]

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Hebrew University offers emergency aid to students & professors from Ukraine

Tali Aronsky — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:14:07 +0000

In a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) and the HU Student Union hoisted the Ukrainian flag on its campus on Mt. Scopus. The University and its students seek to send a message of support and encouragement to Ukraine, which is now suffering the second week of a […]

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