Science in Israel
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A distorted version of a protein that marks damaged proteins causes the formation of deposits in the brain similar to what occurs in Alzheimer's disease
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Technological adaptation of brain activity recording for birds allows us, for the first time, to answer the eternal question: How do they know where to fly?
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The ability to empathize with the suffering of others is an evolutionary mechanism that helps us protect ourselves.
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How a comprehensive national program will attract research experts back and ensure Israel's future strength, just before scientists are kidnapped by other countries that are after them
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The This is My Earth project allows anyone to contribute to the acquisition of sensitive natural areas and their transformation into reserves through a scientific and collaborative approach.
- Avi Blizovsky
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SpaceIL has closed all lander development activities for Operation Genesis 2 and will remain only with educational activities.
- Haifa University
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New research from the University of Haifa reveals that changing our interpretation of high-calorie food may reduce appetite, but at the same time cause general negative feelings – which raises questions about the safety of the method.
- Avi Blizovsky
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This is what Uri Oron, the director of the Israeli Space Agency, said in an interview with the Hidan website: One of the agency's roles is to cultivate human capital, so that the students involved can in the future integrate into both academia and industry.
- Avi Blizovsky
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In most of the world, satellites are built by at least undergraduate students. This is according to Prof. Meir Ariel, head of the Space Engineering Center at the Faculty of Engineering at Tel Aviv University, who headed the Tevel 2 project, which was launched nine years ago.
- Avi Blizovsky
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The 2025 Wolf Prize in Chemistry is awarded to Professor Helmut Schwarz of the Technical University of Berlin for the quantitative characterization of active gas-phase intermediates to solve fundamental problems in catalysis.
- Avi Blizovsky
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The prize is awarded jointly to Professors Jeffrey Dangle, Jonathan Jones and Brian Stacekevich.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Prof. Pamela Bjorkman from the California Institute of Technology won the prestigious award for developing innovative antibody-focused approaches to combat viruses and establishing an infrastructure for advanced vaccine research.
- Avi Blizovsky
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- Weizmann Institute
"Professor Eldar is an example and role model of a scientist who combines groundbreaking research with the ability to implement and have broad social impact in all sectors of society," the award committee wrote in its reasons.
- Avi Blizovsky
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The observatory, located 550 meters above sea level, will be equipped with four telescopes adapted for observing the sun. In addition to its educational and scientific role, the observatory will also collaborate with industry to improve the protection of electronic equipment against
- Avi Blizovsky
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The two countries will jointly manage the mission, each country will conduct advanced experiments on the lunar surface and its surroundings, advanced technologies will be developed, and resources will be dedicated to scientific education.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Shmuel Ne'eman Institute researchers: Over 45% of reported boycott cases are carried out without an overt statement, and activity on campuses around the world has increased since the events of October 7, 2023 * The report is attached to this article
- Avi Blizovsky
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A study published by the Shmuel Na'eman Institute at the Technion reveals the challenges and opportunities in a shared academic space and highlights the impact of the academic climate on campus on the learning experience and the promotion of universal values
- Haifa University
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A joint study by the University of Haifa and the Schneider Center for Pediatrics reveals that hyperactivity symptoms are associated with a significant increase in the risk of suicidal behaviors among children aged 7-12
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What can be learned from the shape of galaxies about the complex connections between different materials in the universe
- Tel Aviv University
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As part of an international competition in the field of synthetic biology, the student team carried out innovative research aimed at developing a treatment for cancer patients who until now were incurable, thus adding a new "dimension" to the world of cancer treatments
- Haifa University
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A new study in collaboration with the University of Haifa and the Tel Aviv Medical Center reveals: fast eating and emotional impulses significantly increase the risk of fatty liver, even when a healthy lifestyle is maintained
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A new international study led by researchers from the Tech4Animals laboratory at the University of Haifa succeeded with the development of artificial intelligence to diagnose that cats quickly imitate the facial expressions of other cats, especially in positive situations." pattern recognition
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Following the discussions of the heads of the coalition factions (15/12/2024) in which Justice Minister Yariv Levin demanded that the change in the composition of the committee for the appointment of judges, and Israel's transformation into a dictatorship, be brought up, the universities are also hastening to oppose
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Prof. Peter Jones, Prof. Steven Bailin and Prof. Andrew Feinberg will receive the Harvey Award in the field of science and technology for their contribution to the diagnosis of diseases and the development of treatments based on the understanding of epigenetic mechanisms
- Haifa University
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It will be a center for advanced research led by the university's Evolution Research Institute and will focus on the development of agricultural methods that integrate environmental sustainability, the improvement of innovative varieties and dealing with the challenges of the climate crisis
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Choices of individuals can faithfully represent the opinion of the majority - if delegation is used correctly: passing the vote to another person
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- Tel Aviv University
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- The Hebrew University
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In addition, two outstanding researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem were chosen to join the EMBO young researchers program
- Haifa University
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A researcher at the University of Haifa: This is how the lack of impact of the earthquakes in Turkey on Israel is explained
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- Ben-Gurion University
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Dr. Meman, director of the Remote Sensing and Planetary Imaging Laboratory at Ben-Gurion University, is strengthening Israel's position in space exploration with a prestigious international position and a pioneering project to manage emergency situations using artificial intelligence.
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Researchers have discovered biological and psychological characteristics that increase the risk of suicidal behavior among teenagers and have developed an application that helps with mental coping
- Bar-Ilan University
Dr. Elad Segal, founder and CEO of DriftSense, a start-up company that developed an artificial intelligence-based solution for accurate prediction of spraying times and locations, with the aim of reducing losses to farmers and preventing environmental risks
- Bar-Ilan University
A study conducted at the Faculty of Medicine of Bar Ilan University in Safed discovered antibodies found in the bodies of people who have recovered from the virus. The research insights will lead to the development of innovative therapeutic approaches, also for other viral diseases
- Bar-Ilan University
Prof. Liran Razinski from the Program for Interpretation and Culture at Bar-Ilan University claims that the algorithmic view - the way in which computer systems analyze us - affects our self-perception and our behavior in the world. Worryingly,
- Avi Blizovsky
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These grants, valued at approximately 1.5 million euros per researcher, are intended for young scientists with the potential for scientific breakthroughs in their field
- Avi Blizovsky
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The simulator was developed with the assistance of the Israeli company Sim Dot Space, which was founded by engineers who were involved in the Genesis 1 mission
- Haifa University
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Dr. Tal Lozato Canaan and her team from the School of Marine Sciences at the University of Haifa recently completed a fascinating research trip to the Galapagos Islands
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- Avi Blizovsky
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The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, the Weizmann Institute and the Technion in Haifa are three Israeli institutions that entered the Shanghai Index 2024, the list of the XNUMX best academic institutions in the world
- Avi Blizovsky
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Prof. Dan Bloomberg, chairman of the Israel Space Agency: "We faced a crisis of students in the STEM fields - which resulted from changes in Israeli society. A project like 'Bereshit' motivates students to become interested and end up studying engineering
- Avi Blizovsky
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The satellite, which is a joint effort of the Israeli and French space agencies, has proven its effectiveness in various scientific studies thanks to its high spatial resolution imaging capabilities, dedicated wavelengths, and frequent repeated photographs at specific sites
- Haifa University
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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