Israeli research: Smartwatches may prevent future pandemics
August 7, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Physiological sensors in smartwatches can detect infectious diseases days before symptoms appear, potentially averting future pandemics, Israeli researchers said. Read more
Israeli researchers develop smart-tagging system to track drones in extreme conditions
July 22, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli researchers unveiled a smart-tagging system to track and identify aerial drones in challenging conditions, such as urban environments, low-flight altitudes and extreme weather. Read more
Israeli innovation in step length monitoring offers hope for patients with neurological disorders
July 16, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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In an advance for medical monitoring, Israeli researchers have developed an innovative method for more accurate and continuous tracking of step length as a marker for neurological diseases and age-related conditions. Read more
Israeli findings on a hidden brain hub open path for new ADHD treatment
July 15, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli researchers identified a specific brain region’s crucial function in controlling alertness levels in a study shedding light on the role of an enigmatic irregular sheet of neurons. Read more
Innovative ‘Metamaterial’ could revolutionize development of smart materials
June 5, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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A collaborative team of Israeli and American researchers have made a significant breakthrough in materials science by developing a mechanical metamaterial capable of remembering the order of actions performed on it. Read more
400,000-year-old tools reveal early human adaptation to changing prey
June 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Tel Aviv University researchers have identified the earliest known instance of specialized stone tools designed for butchering fallow deer, dating back 400,000 years. Read more
Global coral reefs at risk as pathogen decimates red sea urchins
May 24, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli researchers have identified the pathogen responsible for a deadly epidemic that has been decimating sea urchin populations in the Red Sea. Read more
“Concern for the Future of Jewish Life in the West”
May 5, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
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Tel Aviv University and the American Anti-Defamation League have published the Annual Report Antisemitism Worldwide for 2023. Read more
99 million-year-old amber yields fossil surprise
April 25, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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In a discovery akin to stepping back into the ancient world, Israeli scientists uncovered a new species of flea preserved in amber. Read more
What would an Israeli attack on Iran look like?
April 16, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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As the Middle East closely watches as Israel considers retaliating for Iran’s first direct attack against the Jewish state, one analyst told The Press Service of Israel that a limited response would be more effective over the longer term. Read more
Cocktail of repurposed drugs offers hope to breast cancer patients
April 4, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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In a significant stride towards combating metastatic breast cancer, Israeli researchers unveiled a novel therapeutic approach utilising already-existing medications that offer hope for improved survival rates. Read more
Biological pathway between heart disease and cancer
March 20, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli researchers have discovered a direct biological pathway linking heart disease to an increased risk of cancer, offering a promising avenue for reducing cancer risk among heart disease patients. Read more
Researchers warn fish fleeing climate change face declining numbers
March 19, 2024 by Pesach Benson
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An extensive international study has revealed a concerning trend: species of fish fleeing toward the poles to avoid rising sea temperatures are experiencing a marked decline in abundance. Read more
34% reservists at Tel Aviv University are women
February 9, 2024 by J-Wire News Service
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New data from Tel-Aviv University reveal a major change in women’s contribution to the war effort compared to the past. Read more
Tel Aviv University surprises in global entrepreneurship rankings
August 17, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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Tel Aviv University has emerged as the top-ranked institution for nurturing entrepreneurs outside the United States, according to a groundbreaking Stanford University study released on Wednesday. Read more
Israeli computational model predicts breast cancer risks
Tel Aviv University researchers have announced the development of a computational model to predict increased genetic risk for breast cancer. Read more
Israeli targeted procedure destroys bone marrow cancer cells
July 31, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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In a groundbreaking development in the fight against myeloma, Israeli researchers developed a targeted procedure to effectively destroy cancer within bone marrow. Read more
Prehistoric humans in Hula Valley travelled long distances for high-quality flint
July 20, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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Israeli researchers have discovered that early humans living in the Hula Valley travelled long distances for high-quality flint, challenging previously-held assumptions about prehistoric man. Read more
Israeli researchers induce cancer cells to ‘commit suicide’
July 3, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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ÎIn a development that could revolutionise cancer treatment, Israeli researchers induced cancer cells to “commit suicide” for the first time. Read more
Israeli researchers develop revolutionary cell-sized robot
March 27, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a hybrid micro-robot, the size of a single biological cell that is 10 microns in size. Read more
Brain activity can predict political orientation, Israeli researchers find
February 1, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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Political orientation between right and left can be predicted by differences in brain activity, Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered. Read more
Israeli robot learning to smell
January 18, 2023 by Pesach Benson
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An Israeli technological breakthrough is enabling researchers to teach robots to detect and identify odours. Read more
Israeli study confirms safety of COVID vaccines
December 29, 2022 by Pesach Benson
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In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Tel Aviv University equipped a group of Israelis with smartwatches and monitored their physiological parameters, such as heart and pulse rates and sleep patterns, to evaluate the safety of COVID vaccines. Read more
Tel Aviv University study reveals 100,000 new viruses
December 27, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study has discovered about 100,000 new types of previously unknown viruses – a ninefold increase in the number of RNA viruses known to science until now. Read more
Sir Frank Lowy donates US$18-Million to Tel Aviv University’s International School
December 14, 2022 by J-Wire Newsdesk
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Sir Frank Lowy is donating US$18 million to Tel Aviv University (TAU) to expand the activities of its International School, which will be renamed ‘THE LOWY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Dedicated to the Memory of Shirley Lowy’ (the School honours Shirley Lowy, the late wife of Sir Frank). Read more
Israeli-led study finds steep decline in sperm counts globally
November 16, 2022 by Pesach Benson
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An international study has found declining sperm counts among men around the world, reinforcing concerns of a looming fertility crisis. Read more
Tel Aviv University brain cancer breakthrough
Dramatic results in Israeli glioblastoma research show that eliminating the astrocytes, a major class of brain cells, surrounding the tumours or inhibiting their ability to supply energy to the glioblastoma cells resulted in cancer cell death and tumor regression within several days. Read more
Israeli researchers find experimental drug effective in treating autism, schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease
Israeli researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered a mechanism shared by mutations in the genes ADNP and SHANK3, which cause autism, schizophrenia, and other conditions. Read more
Israeli artwork ‘Impossible Object’ on way to International Space Station
A unique partnership between an Israeli physicist and an artist has led to a unique work of art, which will be dispatched to the International Space Station. Read more
Minor head injury leads to chronic syndrome in one of four kids
One in four children discharged from the emergency room after sustaining mild head injuries went on to suffer from a persistent post-concussion syndrome that can last for years, new Israeli research shows. Read more