Tel Aviv University Annual Antisemitism Report 2024
The antisemitic wave is calming – yet levels remained significantly higher than before October 7.
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Songs for the Soul: Lyrics Help Navigate Collective Trauma, Researchers Say
As Israel prepares to mark Memorial Day in the shadow of war, research released on Monday found that song lyrics serve as a powerful and specific tool for emotional coping,…
Black Hole Blasts: Scientists Detect Cosmic Winds at 30% of the Speed of Light
A groundbreaking study by Israeli and Japanese scientists has uncovered powerful winds erupting from a distant black hole, moving at ...
New research reveals that the migration rate of drainage divides is not constant and depends on climate changes
The study was conducted by Dr. Elhanan Harel under the supervision of Prof. Liran Goren from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Prof. Eitan Shelef from the University of Pittsburgh (USA), and Dr.
Shared Values Can Rebuild Social Amid Democratic Decline, Says Study
In a period marked by deep political polarization and growing skepticism toward civil society, an Israeli study released on Thursday found ...
Ancient Names Reveal Cosmopolitan Character of Biblical Israel, New Study Finds
Personal names etched into clay and stone over 2,500 years ago are revealing more than just identities -- they are exposing the inner ...
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 Monday. By activating a specific protein shortly after bleeding begins, the team not only tripled survival rates but also…
‘High-Quality, Balanced Facts Can Reduce Polarization,’ Study Finds
Overturning long-held assumptions about how people react to news and information that challenges their beliefs, a groundbreaking Israeli study suggests that factual knowledge can reduce polarization on divisive political issues
New Protein Modifications Could Combat Aging and Disease, Scientists Say
Offering new hope for treatments that could combat aging and disease, scientists have uncovered evolutionary insights into how certain protein modifications help mammals resist those problems, Israeli researchers announced on Sunday.
Songs for the Soul: Lyrics Help Navigate Collective Trauma, Researchers Say
As Israel prepares to mark Memorial Day in the shadow of war, research released on Monday found that song lyrics serve as a powerful and specific tool for emotional coping, especially in times of collective trauma. The findings…
Israeli Researchers Uncover Key Mechanism in Antibiotic Resistance Spread
A new study shows that bacteria use the rotation of their tail-like flagella as a signal to share antibiotic resistance genes—even in liquid environments. The discovery opens the door to new strategies for slowing the global spread of…
High-Tech Water Monitoring Reveals Hidden Signs of Deadly Tomato Fungus
Hebrew University researchers developed a method to detect deadly tomato fungus early—by monitoring subtle changes in plant water use. This breakthrough could help farmers act before crops show visible signs, improving yields and sustainability.