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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


The gatekeeping custodian: Why Stanley Fischer was Netanyahu's best-ever appointment - opinion

MIDDLE ISRAEL: Stanley Fischer became the gatekeeping custodian of governance that Netanyahu’s current government dreads.

 THEN-BANK of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer appears at a press conference in Jerusalem in 2013.

A century of vision: Renewing Israel’s commitment to higher education - opinion

Our predecessors built universities before there was a state. We, who have a state, must now ensure that we continue to deserve those universities.

 It should surprise no one that our most talented researchers are being recruited abroad, and that many of our best young scholars are reluctant to return home.’

A Christian student’s life-changing year at Hebrew U - opinion

Boycotting Israeli universities doesn’t just harm Israel; it deprives students worldwide of the opportunity to study at an outstanding institution in a beautiful, historic, diverse, and fair country

 THE WRITER pays one of his daily visits to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Hebrew U., IDF researchers discover how to triple survival rates after severe blood loss

The Medical Corps previously discovered that giving whole blood is beneficial to soldiers who hemorrhaged significantly and couldn’t be evacuated immediately.

 PREVENTING SEVERE blood hemorrhaging.

'Trying to intimidate us': Hebrew U, TAU hit back at Kisch's call for funding cuts over Nakba event

Both the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University condemned Kisch's call to cut funding to their institutions.

 Demonstrators protest calling to end the war in Gaza while others demonstrate in favor of continuing the fighting, at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem on May 12, 2025.

What’s in a name? Diving into the ancient names of biblical Israel

Ancient name data reveals Israel was more diverse than Judah, offering new insight into biblical-era societies through a modern statistical lens.

 Ancient seals and seal impressions.

Grapevine, May 11, 2025: It’s all academic

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FROM LEFT: Sam Halabi, Liora Ofer, and Yona Yahav.

Most Israelis believe peace agreement with Palestinians would improve security and economy - survey

Many respondents believed a political solution would enhance safety, strengthen the economy, and increase stability, despite doubts about its feasibility.

 Israelis stand with an Israeli flag opposite to Palestinians with Palestinian flag next to Damascus gate to Jerusalem's Old City, on Jerusalem Day, May 29, 2022.

‘Philanthropy is not only about giving money. It’s about giving time’

Montreal’s Danielle Pollack speaks of her long association with Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University and why philanthropy of all kinds is so important to day.

 DANIELLE POLLACK, her granddaughter Lily and daughter Dalia

'Philanthropy is not only about giving money. It’s about giving time'

In the second episode of the 2025 season of ‘The Philanthropists,’ Danielle Pollack a longtime supporter of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University, speaks to Israeli writer and director Maor Zaguri.

 Danielle Pollack, a visionary entrepreneur and dedicated philanthropist