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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


Light’s hidden magnetic power may lead to faster, more precise optical devices, study finds

A Hebrew University study finds light’s magnetic field plays a larger role in material behavior than believed, with implications for optical and quantum technologies.

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

Placental errors may explain gestational diabetes risks, study finds

“By understanding how gestational diabetes disrupts the placenta at the molecular level, we can begin to imagine new ways to protect the offspring,” said Dr. Tal Schiller of HUJI Faculty of Medicine.

An opportunity arises to pause, breathe, and listen inward

Food self-sufficiency unfeasible for Israel, new research shows

While Israel could produce enough plant-based foods for survival, full self-sufficiency would come at a staggering cost and be reliant on vegetative food production.

FARMERS AT Moshav Sde Nitzan, in the northern Negev.

Grapevine: Unstoppable!

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Rena Quint at home in Jerusalem, surrounded by her photographs.

Between hatred and antisemitism: Suspended Hebrew U prof. finds new job at Princeton - opinion

Professor Shalhoub-Kevorkian will be teaching a course titled "Gender, Reproduction and Genocide" at Princeton University.

PROF. NADERA Shalhoub-Kevorkian, arrested on suspicion of incitement, arrives for a hearing at the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court last year. If you thought she would be left without a job after her remarks, think again, says the writer.

Here’s why Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Olim’s top choice

From academic excellence to a strong support network, HUJI offers new arrivals a clear path to grow and build a future in Israel.

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Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze students meet Pope to promote dialogue

A diverse group of 50 students from Israel and the US gathered in Rome for 4 days, meeting with Pope Leo XIV to strengthen interfaith understanding and reconciliation through dialogue.

Pope Leo XIV delivers his Sunday Angelus Blessing from the window overlooking St. Peter's Square on November 09, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

Milky Way mystery uncovered? Black matter may be the source of the galaxy’s mysterious glow

New research suggests that dark matter may be the key to uncovering the mysteries of the Milky Way. The scientific team led by Dr. Moorits Muru has opened a new path for space studies worldwide.

The Milky Way galaxy.

Early sound exposure shapes male and female brains differently, Hebrew U study finds

“What looks like the same experience at the surface may trigger completely different neural adaptations in each sex," said the leader of the experiment.

Research on the human brain shows that male and female brains develop differently due to early auditory experiences

Israeli archaeologists uncover medieval sugar mills beneath Gan Hashlosha National Park

The study indicates that the tunnels likely channeled water to drive horizontal paddle wheels, which powered millstones used to crush sugarcane.

National Park – Gan HaShlosha – Sachne