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Habitable worlds may be far more common than thought, Israeli study says

Published in the peer-reviewed The Astrophysical Journal, the research focuses on tidally locked planets, worlds that always show the same face to their star.

 Life beyond Earth may exist in far stranger places than scientists once thought, a new study suggests. January, 22.
Prof. Choshen-Hillel (L) with Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert Aumann and Prof. Maya Bar-Hilel at the  Federmann Center for the Study of Rationality at Hebrew University

Why making better decisions Is harder than we think

3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.

New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells

Graduates celebrate at a commencement ceremony at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, which is fielding a growing number of inquiries from Americans interested in enrolling for college at the university in Beersheva, Israel.

Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals


Three Israeli universities rank among top 100 in the world - ShanghaiRanking

Weizmann Institute of Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Technion-Israel Institute of Technology were all ranked among the top 100 universities in the world.

 The Weizmann Institute is set to open a medical school in October of 2025.

Not just a pesky nuisance: Insect oil could revolutionize animals’ wellness

“The black soldier fly is proving that nature has plenty left to teach us,” prof. Betty Schwartz told The Jerusalem Post.

THE BLACK soldier fly

Uruguay suspends agreement with Hebrew University, citing latest Gaza City occupation plan

The decision comes after just weeks of announcing the agreement between ANII and the university, which would have seen the opening of offices from the Uruguayan agency in Jerusalem.

 An aerial view of Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Mount Scopus campus.

Humanitarian aid extends conflicts globally, usually stolen by insurgent groups - study

Researchers found that, in many cases, significant portions of aid are siphoned off before reaching those in need through theft, taxation, or direct concessions to armed groups.

(Illustrative) Palestinians climb onto a truck as they seek aid supplies in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, August 4, 2025.

Major Israeli universities will allow students, faculty to join hostage families strike next week

Israel’s Bar Association and the Hi-Tech Forum announced their intentions to join the Sunday strike in support of reaching a deal to free the hostages.

 Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

New 3D imaging method tracks plant growth without expensive sensors

While the study focused on tomatoes, the researchers emphasize that the method is crop-independent and adaptable.

 Fruit and vegetable stand

Israeli-led breakthrough discovers way to boost immune system's cancer-fighting ability

This strategy is part of a growing trend in immunotherapy that focuses not just on guiding immune responses, but on upgrading the cells themselves — enhancing their efficiency from within.

 A 3D rendering of cancer cells (Illustrative).

Airovation Technologies awarded top honor in 2025 Hebrew University - Asper Prize competition

Led by ASPER-HUJI Innovate, the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship center, the prize celebrates startups transforming academic research into real-world solutions.

Left to right: Dr. Amnon Dekel, Prof. Tamir Sheafer, Lihi Nachum, Neva Treistman, Marat Maayan (Airovation Technologies), Prof. Asher Cohen, Avia Vayner Chen, Alon Natanson.

Israeli AI tool can now predict your age from a drop of DNA

Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence, the scientists created a tool called MAgeNet that uses a simple blood test to determine a person’s chronological age.

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Did Neanderthals have 'family recipes'? Study suggests butchery practices in ancient groups

Their meticulous examination of cut-marks on the remains of animal prey revealed patterns that cannot be explained by differences in skill, resources, or available tools at each site.

 The entrance of Kebara cave.