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Israeli study finds plants absorb nutrients from airborne dust, challenging root-only theory

The study shows that leaves can take in minerals, including iron and phosphorus, from airborne dust, challenging the long-held understanding that plants depend solely on soil for nutrients.

Newly sprouted plants stand out in the soil, reaching for light, as the sun shines down in a garden setting during the spring season.
An event at Yazamut 360: "A mission bigger than academia itself.”

At Yazamut 360, students build ventures, take risks, and shape the future of Israel’s job market

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.

What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child

THE SITE of a 1,400 year old church at Nitzana National Park.

'Wealthy religous center': Mosaics, ancient Byzantine church discovered at Nitzana National Park


Israeli scientists find groundbreaking approach for treating Alzheimer’s - study

An Alzheimer's treatment proposed by Israeli scientists targets mitochondrial gatekeeper, controlling deterioration of cells.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Beersheba is helping catalyze Israel's cybersecurity scene - opinion

The Beersheba region continues to add to its hub for cybersecurity innovation and excellence, with a growing number of startups and established companies working to protect our online lives.

 THE WRITER addresses the Cybertech Conference in Tel Aviv, last week.

BGU to honor Dr. Chelsea Clinton for her efforts promoting global public health

She will be honored at the university's board of governors meeting in May.

Chelsea Clinton

New research uncovers method to prevent DNA breakdown, aging - study

The research focuses on a protein called SIRT6, which seems to have remarkable properties.

 What are the scientific processes behind aging?

WATCH: BGU students protest anti-LGBTQ+ org. on campus

The protest was organized by BGU students in partnership with the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel and other local organizations.

 Students and faculty demonstrate in support of the LGBTQ+ community at Ben-Gurion University on January 18, 2023.

Israeli researcher finds method to track deviant Internet user groups

Ben-Gurion University cyber researcher pioneer method to track groups that spread malicious or fake news that could work on any network or platform

A man is silhouetted against a video screen with a Twitter and a Facebook logo

Can medical insight come from chronic illness patients' social media?

Ben-Gurion University engineers develop way to analyze social media messages posted by chronically ill patients to glean insights for medicine.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

Put on a happy face: How a posed smile can improve your mood - study

Research at Stanford and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev involving 19 countries suggests a posed smile can improve your mood.

 Illustrative photo of a smile.

Beer-Sheva - a city with a message that will lead a revolution

The residents of the Negev are determined to bring about a change and to work together with the state in a united effort to advance the Negev.

 Esther Luzzatto

Could broccoli hold the cure to bacterial resistance to antibiotics?

So many types of bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics because the pathogens develop biofilms that protect them from being wiped.

 Broccoli