Ben-gurion university
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.
At Yazamut 360, students build ventures, take risks, and shape the future of Israel’s job market
What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child
'Wealthy religous center': Mosaics, ancient Byzantine church discovered at Nitzana National Park
This professor made aliyah and is shaping science in the Negev
His research group of 10–15 people is a vibrant mix of undergraduate, MSc and PhD students, and includes some qualified retiree consultants.
Hebrew University tops 2023 Israeli university rankings
The rankings showed an overall decline for Israeli universities compared to last year.
Grapevine May 15, 2022: Philanthropy still safe and sound
The BGU project will be inaugurated this week by Michael Sonnenfeldt and his wife Katja Goldman at the university’s annual Board of Governors meeting.
COVID-19: Omicron variant did not wipe out Delta, it could return - study
While the Delta virus wiped out the variants that preceded it, Omicron has not eliminated Delta, according to a new study from Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
BGU research team praised by Dr. Fauci for detecting early COVID-19 variants
Hertz and his students are part of the SARS-CoV-2 Assessment of Viral Evolution (SAVE) program at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Face masks make it harder for children to recognize people - study
This is especially important as COVID-19 mask mandates remain in effect but schools re-open, so children will continue to be forced to constantly interact with masked people.
Ben-Gurion University researchers teach goldfish to drive
The goldfish were placed in a camera-operated motorized vehicle across several different sides of a room and had to reach a target area marked by a red line.
Researchers discover ruins of ancient Jewish community in Morocco
They recovered scriptures, documents, and Kabbalist amulets from the synagogue’s genizah, or hiding place for worn texts that are no longer usable.
What causes ADHD? New Israeli study may have found out
ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders that usually first show up during childhood. This disorder in particular is characterized by hyperactivity and difficulty focusing.
Autism diagnosis at early age leads to better social development - study
Dinstein led a team to study over 100 children with ASD and the symptoms they had over a 1-2 year time period. The children at the time were between the ages of 1-5 years.
