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Holocaust trauma in mothers linked to schizophrenia risk in children

Children of Holocaust survivors whose mothers were older than five when Nazi persecution began faced more than double the...

Isaac Wakil has died at 104

Federal MP Julian Leeser has told the Australian parliament today the remarkable story of Isaac Wakil AO. The full text...

Tel Aviv University ranked No. 1 in Israel in the prestigious World University Rankings for 2027

Tel Aviv University has been ranked 208th globally as an institution and 29th worldwide in the Citations per Faculty...

The US-Iran agreement: Israeli public attitudes

A new survey reveals a starkly negative public verdict on Israel’s recent campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, with an...

The U.S.-Iran agreement: Israeli public attitudes

A new survey reveals a starkly negative public verdict on Israel’s recent campaign against Iran and Hezbollah, with an...

Victorian Premier announces major medical partnership with Israel

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced plans for a new long-term partnership between Victoria and Israel's leading hospitals. She described...

Scientists warn climate predictions may misjudge forest carbon absorption

The most widely used assumptions in climate forecasting may be missing a key driver of how ecosystems absorb carbon...

Could staying single be the secret to happiness?

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Nicosia has found that people are...

New stool test may make painful colonoscopies less necessary

Israeli scientists have developed a new way to monitor inflammatory bowel disease using a simple stool test, a breakthrough...

Israeli study suggests oral health begins in the womb

New Israeli research suggests mothers may shape their children’s oral health long before the first tooth appears, potentially offering...

Parental burnout drives children’s wartime distress, study finds

As Israel mobilised 100,000 reservists amid war with Iran and Lebanon, new research suggests the most vulnerable front may...

Hebrew University launches pioneering academic centre for addiction and mental health

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched the Israel Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (ICAMH), a landmark initiative...

When helping hurts: Study finds humanitarian aid without political change can undermine peace efforts

New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found that humanitarian efforts aimed at improving daily life in...

Israeli study finds parental emotional support protects children during war, even when parents suffer trauma

A new Israeli study conducted in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks and the ongoing conflict has...

Sharri Markson to receive Scopus Award at Hebrew University centenary celebration

Renowned journalist Sharri Markson will make history next week as the first Australian to receive the prestigious Scopus Award, the...

New Israeli tool can predict a person’s age from a speck of DNA

Israeli scientists have developed a remarkably accurate method to determine a person’s age from just a tiny DNA sample,...

Hebrew University Medical students operate “Hospital for Bears” in memory of fallen classmates

Students at the Hebrew University’s Faculty of Medicine have held a special event called Hospital for Bears, dedicated to...

Scientists triple survival rates in severe blood loss breakthrough

A groundbreaking discovery could dramatically change the way severe blood loss is treated in emergencies, Israeli scientists announced on...

New discoveries in quantum physics will further efficiency in medicine, space exploration and more

Scientists have discovered how to ensure further efficiency in quantum technology, meaning advanced computers used across various sectors will...

Gene discovery could lead to longer-lasting flower scents

Israeli scientists said on Wednesday they uncovered the genetic secret behind the petunia’s captivating fragrance in a study that...