Hebrew University of Jerusalem
How post-war world order is collapsing under the weight of new US ambitions - opinion
The post-WWII world order is crumbling as the US, Russia, and China challenge global rules and institutions.
Dr. Irene Aue-Ben-David: Preserving the history of German Jewry - interview
Jerusalem Highlights: January 9-15
Israeli scientists unlock genetic links to Autism, brain disorder using CRISPR tech -study
Breakthrough Tel Aviv University study uncovers how skin cancer outsmarts immune system
The study shows that melanoma cells release tiny bubble-like structures called extracellular vesicles, or EVs, which can paralyze the immune cells that normally attack tumors.
Grapevine: Six Hebrew University scholarships
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Byzantine-era coins, ring discovered in Judean Desert point to Christian presence in region
The site is linked historically with Saint Sabbas, one of the founders of Judean Desert monasticism, whose legacy shaped monastic practices for centuries.
Hebrew University marks centennial with official new commemorative stamp
University officials said the centennial marks both a reflection on past achievements, including ten Nobel Prizes and two Turing Awards, and a framework for future growth.
Scientists find hidden placental changes linked to gestational diabetes
Researchers identified a previously unknown placental molecular process disrupted by gestational diabetes, helping explain pregnancy complications and long-term health risks for children.
Frontal-lecture courses don’t work for older adults, Israeli study finds
Seniors learn best when they’re taught the same way that is best for children and younger adults – with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant.
Grapevine: Hidden Hanukkah ‘gelt’
The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine has announced the establishment of the Robert I. Schattner Center for Oral Health for People with Disabilities.
Israeli, US scientists uncover viral switch that could help defeat antibiotic resistance
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have revealed that bacteriophages use a small RNA molecule to hijack bacterial cells, a mechanism that had never been described before.
Israeli scientists use AI to improve irrigation and spot plant stress early - study
A Hebrew University study suggests AI tools could help growers better manage water use by predicting healthy plant behavior and flagging early signs of stress.
ADHD study uncovers measurable, modifiable brain activity patterns in children
Researchers found that ADHD brain activity is not static. In a trial, a subgroup of children with ADHD showed a shift toward a more typical neural profile following intervention.
Israeli scientists develop method to accelerate carbon capture, reducing industrial emissions
“The goal was to understand what’s really happening when carbonate rocks encounter high levels of carbon dioxide,” the study’s lead researcher explains.