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Acne (pimples). Illustration: depositphotos.com

The anti-acne treatment suspected of causing suicidality and depression has been proven to be safe to use

An epidemiological study carried out by Dr. Halaf Kharidin, from Bar-Ilan University in the Galilee, examined the risk of developing psychiatric morbidity in patients taking the drug isotretinoin (Raucotan) for the treatment of acne - a drug suspected of causing depression and suicide
Prof. Ehud Gazit. Photo: Tel Aviv University spokesperson

Prof. Ehud Gazit was elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors of the USA

The rank of fellow in the NIA is considered the highest recognition given to inventors from academia who have created inventions that have a decisive impact on the quality of life, economic development and the well-being of society
Formation of an immunological synapse - the contact area between a white blood cell and the bacterial cell it captures. The gray dots represent the short connections between the white blood cell (lymphocyte) and the bacterial cell

between physics and biology

Complex systems, simple principles and the audacity of a physicist
Astroscale's Lexi satellite. Fig

New CEO of Astroscale Israel satellite company: Ofir Azriel

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Aryeh Halzband, the retiring CEO will serve as a senior advisor to the global company
Patent registration. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A record number of patents filed by the companies next to the universities

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This is according to a survey of knowledge commercialization companies in Israel for the year 2021 by the CBS in collaboration with the Molomaf. Prof. Peretz Lavi, chairman of the MoLMOP: "The increase in the license agreements that were signed is significant for the state, since these will bear their fruits in the future to come"
The launch conference of the Knowledge Center for Research Infrastructures. Photo: Sion Black

For the first time: cooperation in research infrastructures between all research institutions in academia and the high-tech industry throughout the country

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The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology established a national knowledge center for research infrastructures that will connect all researchers with research equipment and relevant experts throughout the country. The aim of the center is to strengthen the cooperation between them and to make the best use of the infrastructures, and to respond to the findings of the State Comptroller
Simulating the landing of the Genesis 2 spaceship in the Sim dot Space simulation system. SPACEIL photography

SpaceIL will be assisted by Sim Dot Space, which will provide a hybrid laboratory and simulator for landing "Beresheit 2" on the moon

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The founders of Sim Dot Space Assaf Levin and Amir Nute were responsible for the development of the hybrid laboratory and the digital simulations of Genesis 1 as subcontractors, and were called to the flag to use for the benefit of the challenges of Genesis 2 with the help of the unpleasant experience of Genesis 1
President Yitzhak Herzog at the President's House. archives. Photo: Amos Ben Gershom, Attorney General

President Yitzhak Herzog at a space conference in Abu Dhabi: from space you can see no borders

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President Herzog's speech was presented on December 5 at a conference held in the United Arab Emirates, a space power in its own right
Monitoring physiological indicators. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A customized method for monitoring physiological indices

Maged Biochip in which researchers from Bar Ilan develop biological chips for continuous monitoring of a large group of biological markers for human diseases
pregnancy. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The model that will warn in advance about a pregnancy at risk

A new company, established at the Enbox Center for Entrepreneurship at Bar-Ilan University, has developed a technology for predicting pregnancy complications at the very beginning, by characterizing the microbiome (bacteria) population
A statue of Maimonides in Córdoba, Spain. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Research in ancient manuscripts using artificial intelligence

The researchers from Bar Ilan, Tel Aviv, Haifa and the National Library will analyze, using artificial intelligence, tens of thousands of Hebrew manuscripts from the Middle Ages and will shed light on the literary and historical aspects of the European Jewish population and their contribution to European culture. The research in collaboration with the Higher School in Paris received funding of 10 million Euro from the Union
Inventions of Nature by Dr. Yael Helfman Cohen

Humanity's challenges and nature's solutions

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A new book deals with the learning process and imitation of nature's solutions, also known as the field of biomimicry, (bio = life, mimicry = imitation), a field of knowledge in global growth identified as an engine of innovation
European Research Council. PR photo

ERC grants to dozens of researchers from all universities (Rashi

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ERC Starting Grants are designed to help young and promising scientists advance their research, form research teams and pursue the realization of bold and original ideas. The nomination and the candidates are required to present potential for scientific breakthroughs, intense ambition and the feasibility of their research proposal.
From the right, Shimon Sherid from the association's director, Or Netaf, Sahar Peretz, Julia Saleh, Ruth Persol and Lee Alpert. Photo: Eran Akerman

The Persol Foundation and the SpaceIL association have selected the candidates who will be integrated into a joint program to empower women in the field of space.

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Two of them will be integrated into the development of the Genesis 2 mission which is expected to be launched in 2025
From right to left: Avi Berger, lieutenant colonel in the reserves, head of the space program at Mophat Moshebat, Aryeh Helzband, CEO of Astroscale Israel, Amir Geber, VP of programs of Astroscale Israel, Ron Lopez, president and director of Astroscale USA. Photography: Dwight Dahan

Astroscale Israel has completed the construction of a robotic laboratory for computer vision and a clean room

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The new facilities will advance the service for satellites in orbit in space and the private space industry in Israel. Ron Lopez, President and CEO of Astroscale USA: The global company has ambitious growth plans that include the construction of service satellites for waste removal, life extension and the return to life of malfunctioning satellites.
"Impossible creation". Courtesy of Tel Aviv University

'Impossible object': a sculpture that exists only in outer space

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One of the only contemporary works of art created and launched into outer space - the medium is actually the physics of water behavior in zero gravity, an experiment that took place on the International Space Station by Eitan Stiva. The creators of the sculpture, researcher Dr. Yasmin Maroz and artist Liat Segal, the results of the experiment are very surprising
Simulation of the "Venus" satellite. Source: Ministry of Science.

The Israeli space industry presented at the Sharm Conference the capabilities of using satellites to combat the climate crisis

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Space technologies in the service of the fight against the climate crisis: the event of the Israel Space Agency at the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology in the Israeli pavilion, the climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environmental Protection
The Israeli space industry. Image: depositphotos.com

The Israel Space Agency will establish a first-of-its-kind center in Israel for research and development infrastructure for small satellites

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The center will make available to entrepreneurs, companies and researchers the infrastructure for the development of small satellites and their components, and will enable the expansion of the ecosystem in the field
Solar panels for electricity generation in agricultural land. Image: depositphotos.com

The Triangle Regional Research and Development Center will lead a 5.5 million Euro research project in the Horizon-Europe program

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Prof. Aharon Meir's research team from Bar Ilan University at work on the "Underground City" site of Gat Philistim.

Gath, the city of the Philistines, at its greatest

Researchers have been excavating for 25 years and are discovering the secrets of the lower city of Tel Tsfit / Gat during the Iron Age
Colon cancer treatment. Image: depositphotos.com

Meeting with a patient - as a warning bell

Doctors who see a bowel cancer patient tend to refer more patients to tests for early detection. Is this a correct response?
Dental examination. Image: depositphotos.com

Exhale - and discover diseases

Volatile molecules may characterize diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease
The barbell nebula. Photo courtesy of Kinneret Academic College

The Kinneret Academic College is launching the first robotic telescope in Israel that anyone can make observations with

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The robotic telescope that will be placed on campus will be accessible to the public - remotely. Through a dedicated website, you can now order photographs of the Great Bear or the North Star directly to your mobile phone. According to the president of the college, the new project is intended to bring about a real revolution in the field of education
Growing plants on the moon. (Of course in reality it will look different). Illustration: Lunaria One

SpaceIL announces together with Lunaria One the selection of another experiment for the Genesis 2 spacecraft: growing plants on the moon 

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Lunaria One is an international consortium made up of universities and public bodies that aims to increase sustainable activities in space, including Ben Gurion University
protein folding. Image: depositphotos.com

Between environmental change and curing diseases

A liquid-viscous environment helps the folding of proteins and their proper functioning
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