Science in Israel
- Avi Blizovsky
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Two Science reports in January 2026 describe “noisy” moves that sometimes stall in the face of structural changes that could weaken the training pipeline — from budgets to immigration and DEI
- Avi Blizovsky
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The SNC 2026 report presents an industry transitioning from satellites as a product to continuous data services. Emphasis: dual-use, orbital resilience, and integration of space into national infrastructure.
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Math anxiety is created when formulas are taught without understanding or fundamentals are skipped. Teaching that emphasizes regularities, anchors, and graded progression builds students' confidence and competence.
- Avi Blizovsky
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The award committee noted his crucial contribution to the research of two-dimensional nanoscale materials and the development of industrial applications in the field of lubricants and nanomaterials.
- Avi Blizovsky
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At the opening of the 21st Ramon Conference at Tel Aviv University, the Minister of Innovation presented a vision for the coming decade: cooperation with NASA until 2035, promotion of the first Israeli female astronaut, and the establishment of “Access to Space” in Mitzpe Ramon with an investment
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
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- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
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A study from Tel Aviv University identified two families of human antibodies that bind to the PSTS1 protein of the tuberculosis bacterium, and in a mouse experiment, the antibody treatment led to a 50% reduction in the bacterial load in the lungs.
- Avi Blizovsky
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In a letter to the Minister of Education and the Chairman of the National Council of Education, Yoav Kish, the heads of the institutions warn that the proposal would allow the government to “step into the shoes” of the National Council of Education, turn appointments into positions of trust, and reduce the independence and autonomy of the National Council of Education—a move that they say could harm the independence of research.
- Haifa University
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After years of developing “literal math” tasks, mathematics education and artificial intelligence researchers have trained a model that can structure problems by grade, subject, and learning stage – including “teasers” that were difficult for humans to develop.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Flex Partners, PEAK.IP Group and Knowport Group, founders of the DesertTech and Climate Innovation Center, will establish dedicated accelerators to accelerate the commercialization of knowledge from academia to the high-tech industry
- Haifa University
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In his book “Measuring Goliath,” the head of the Department of Communication at the University of Haifa claims that Israel receives coverage that is exceptional in scope and nature, and recommends establishing a professional, long-term advocacy body, detached from politics.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Kahn, a co-founder of Amdocs, was a key player in the SpaceIL project and Israel Aerospace Industries; the spacecraft reached lunar orbit in 2019 but crashed during a landing attempt, leaving an educational and infrastructural “effect”
- Avi Blizovsky
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The Innovation Authority and the Israel Space Agency announced the establishment of Access to Space with a budget of NIS 60 million, with discounts of at least 35% and a goal of launching 15 experimental payloads within three years, accompanied by companies
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
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Prof. Adi Citrin of Ben-Gurion University, using the Webb Space Telescope, maps dark matter in galaxy clusters and exploits the strong gravitational lenses created by the clusters to observe galaxies, massive black holes
- Avi Blizovsky
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This is the highest rate among the universities sampled, including: MIT Stanford Weill. The comparison is in relation to entrepreneurs who received investments from venture capital funds.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Signa Razzo, responsible for widening access to the €93.5 billion Horizon Europe program, calls on Europe to strengthen ties with countries “with a similar worldview” and protect research freedom against erosion of status
- Haifa University
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Prof. Pavel Goldstein of the University of Haifa is leading a revolutionary approach to treating chronic neuroplastic pain, based on training the brain to change the “danger signal” – and showing that even pain that has lasted for years can pass when understood.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
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Prof. Shlomit Paz from the University of Haifa explains how warm seas and air increase the intensity of rainfall, why storms like "Byron" are becoming more common in the Mediterranean basin - and warns of the cost of flooding,
- Avi Blizovsky
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The ERC awarded 349 Consolidator grants this year, totaling €728 million. Israel stands out with 13 winners from Tel Aviv University, Ben-Gurion University, the Hebrew University, the Technion, the Weizmann Institute and the University of Haifa –
- Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University's Quantum Pulse Ventures presents a universal quantum coupler for photonic quantum computing, which reduces error rates and hardware requirements – and could enable the construction of quantum computers for about 100 million
- Haifa University
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Efrat Kadosh, Director of Climate-Tech at the Maurice Kahn Marine Research Station at the University of Haifa, is leading the development of artificial intelligence models based on data from BarAlgae Farms – to stabilize, improve and transform the growth of
- Haifa University
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New research by Prof. Shulamit Almog and Dr. Gal Amir from the University of Haifa reveals four "walls of silence" surrounding sexual violence during wartime - from politics and international cynicism through collective and personal shame to trauma
- The Technion
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- Tel Aviv University
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Along with developing models and software that could transform the study of lung cancer and genetic diseases, Tel Aviv University's IGEM team collaborated with the ORT Network and organized a synthetic biology competition for high school students with the participation of
- Tel Aviv University
A first-of-its-kind ecological-biotechnological survey along the Israeli Mediterranean coast reveals resilient macroalgae rich in nutritional and health-promoting compounds, indicating potential for developing superfoods, medicines, and sustainable aquaculture.
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
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Dr. Assaf Marom from the Technion examines how our facial expressions have evolved since our common ancestor with chimpanzees, what the difference is between humans and animals – and what the face says about our responsibility towards
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
As part of the National Science Foundation workshop: Screening “Run Lola Run” and writing/photography exercises increased optional thinking ability by 75% and 50% of participants changed negative attitudes toward the other group – compared to a control group that watched
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
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Are we on the way to a world without blindness? New biomedical developments point to a future where implants will replace photoreceptors that degenerate with age.
- Haifa University
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In the United States, the risk of cancer increased the further west one lived in the same time zone – that is, in places where social time is further from solar time, a situation similar to permanent daylight saving time.
- The Hebrew University
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Researchers from the Hebrew University and Columbia found that nearly 40% of the survivors of the siege developed or worsened obsessive-compulsive symptoms months after the attack.
- Haifa University
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In preparation for the International Day of Peace, Dr. Maayan Raveh, director of the Haifa Incubator for the Study of Religions at the University of Haifa, explains how a true encounter between different religious groups is created precisely from recognizing differences, not from blurring them.
- Avi Blizovsky
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A group of students from the Fleischmann Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University initiated, designed, and built a space rover – as part of the TAUverIL project led by Prof. Yoram Reich and Danny Berko, with the aim of participating in an international competition in Poland.
- Dr. Noam Chai
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In honor of the centennial celebrations, and under the auspices of the Quantum Center of Tel Aviv University, I am organizing, together with cellist Dr. Shulamit Sarid, a unique concert that will tell the story of quantum mechanics, from the creation of the universe to the present.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Allows folding glass for microscopic 3D optical devices * New method enables design of high-performance glass structures on a silicon chip, for future applications in data, sensing and physics
- Haifa University
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Dr. Shani de la Zerda, head of the EU-European Union section at the Research Authority at the University of Haifa, warns that Israel's exclusion from the Horizon Europe program could cause serious damage to Israeli science, harm international collaborations, and undermine
- Tel Aviv University
A team led by Prof. Tal Dvir has succeeded in growing a customized spinal cord transplant from the patient's own cells. After success in animals, the Ministry of Health has approved the first human trial in Israel.
- Haifa University
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Population and energy consumption continue to rise, CO₂ concentrations remain in the atmosphere for decades, and extreme heat increases. Prof. Haim Kotiel calls for a shift in focus from emissions reduction alone to immediate adaptation: massive tree planting in cities
- Avi Blizovsky
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The kidney grew and developed over many months and underwent processes similar to those in pregnancy | The organoid allows for the development of regenerative medicine treatments, testing drug toxicity during pregnancy on fetal kidneys, and shedding light on birth defects
- Tel Aviv University
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- Haifa University
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In an interview with the University of Haifa website ahead of the opening of the new Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, Prof. Foran explains how artificial intelligence is affecting many industries in Israel, what dangers it poses, and what its place is in academia.
- Avi Blizovsky
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The new laboratory will allow Israeli companies, large and small, to launch payloads into space at a subsidized cost, as part of a national effort to make Israel a leading player in the global space industry.
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
Researchers from the Hebrew University have identified a neural network that works against the feeling of reward – and offer a new therapeutic approach to dealing with drug addiction by regulating emotional pain during withdrawal.
- Haifa University
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A research expedition from the University of Haifa reveals exciting discoveries in Susita: ancient gold earrings and the secrets of Byzantine churches
- Ministry of Science
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Dr. Shamrit Tirosh Maman will replace Prof. Dan Bloomberg, who has held the position since 2022, and by virtue of her position will be responsible for outlining Israeli space policy, developing and leading strategic plans in the field of space, and fostering collaborations.
- Haifa University
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As part of a marine survey by the Maurice Kahn Marine Research Station at the University of Haifa, a familiar dolphin was observed alongside her daughter and a new calf – the first recording of its kind since the study began 25 years ago.
- Tel Aviv University
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The faculty's annual highlight event highlighted the academy's connections with industry, the commitment to training multidisciplinary engineers, and the role of engineering as a foundation for technological, economic, and social resilience.
- The Technion
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Prof. Moran Berkowitz from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Prof. Naama Geva-Zatorsky from the Faculty of Medicine will develop technologies for the production of customized lenses and personalized melanoma treatment – thanks to ERC Proof of Concept grants