August 1, 2024

From right to left: Prof. Daniel Yekuthiali, Prof. Yoav Binyamini and Prof. Ruth Heller. Photo: Tel Aviv University spokesperson

Researchers from Tel Aviv University have won the equivalent of the Nobel Prize in Statistics

The King of Belgium's Baudouin Science Foundation awarded the prestigious Rousseau Prize in Statistics to Prof. Yoav Binyamini, Prof. Daniel Yekuthiali and Prof. Ruth Heller from the Department of Statistics and Performance Research at Tel Aviv University for
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Podcast: "Pursuing Science", episode 4: Chemistry - reaction, half reaction, one quick look

An episode from Tel Aviv University's Tel Aviv 360 podcast that reviews scientific research. (Hebrew only)
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Is consciousness continuous or composed of "eureka moments"?

A new research method proposes to analyze changes in behavior and leaps in learning to study consciousness, using sudden increases in learning - "eureka moments" - to identify conscious thought processes and study the mechanisms
Individual pentene molecules (yellow) on the insulating layer (blue). Right: electrons with parallel spins (small arrows) flow from the tip of the tungsten (top) to the molecule (bottom). Credit: ETH Zurich / Ashwarya Vishwakarma and Stefan Kobarik

Scientists have developed a new method of controlling quantum states using magnetic qubits

Spin-polarized currents can also be used to control the quantum states of individual electronic spins. The results of the research, published in the scientific journal Science, may be used in various technologies in the future, for example in the control of my condition
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The weight loss drugs also cause a decrease in alcohol and drug consumption

We can expect a new generation of drugs that can effectively influence behavior and help us "become the best version of ourselves". To break free from addictions and urges that we don't want - and to be healthier and happier