Author: Hilary1

Investing in the Academic Entrepreneurs behind Israel’s Innovation

Written on December 19, 2024.

Doctoral fellowships enable Tel Aviv University STEM students to make groundbreaking discoveries Firewalls, pillcams, Flexible Stents, Mobileye, and Iron Dome are just a few examples of Israeli innovation at...

TAU Researchers Win Rousseeuw Prize from King Baudouin Foundation

Written on December 16, 2024.

The prestigious prize recognizes TAU innovations in statistical science. On Dec. 3 the King Baudouin Foundation in Belgium awarded the prestigious Rousseeuw Prize in Statistics to Prof. Yoav Benjamini,...

General

Prof. Dan Peer Elected Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors

Written on December 15, 2024.

TAU researcher receives top honor for innovation. Prof. Dan Peer Vice President of R&D at Tel Aviv University was elected as a Fellow of the United States National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The...

General

Is This the Birthplace of Religious Rituals?

Written on December 15, 2024.

A rare discovery of early rituals in the levant. A rare prehistoric ritual complex has been uncovered in the darkest depths of Manot Cave in Western Galilee, Israel. The complex is enclosed naturally by...

Archeology

TAU Discovery Decodes a Rare Neurological Disease

Written on December 9, 2024.

This breakthrough could pave the way for neurological treatments. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed an innovative research model that allowed them to decode the mechanism underlying a severe...

biology, Life Sciences

How Can Songwriting and AI Transform Education?

Written on December 4, 2024.

Encouraging independent learning through an AI songwriting competition. The Jaime and Joan Constantiner School of Education at Tel Aviv University recently hosted the SRL-VISION Competition, a groundbreaking...

General

What Can Locusts Teach Us About Efficiency in Design?

Written on December 3, 2024.

Research shows locusts’ digging valves are built just right for their task. Researchers at Tel Aviv University examined the mechanical wear of digging valves located at the tip of the female locust’s...

Life Sciences

Is Treatment for Genetic Autism on the Horizon?

Written on November 25, 2024.

New study reveals brain mechanisms involved in genetically based autism which may lead to effective treatment A groundbreaking study from Tel Aviv University expands the understanding of the biological...

Engineering, Medicine, physchology

Does Looking Good Lead to Doing Good?

Written on November 25, 2024.

New study finds that feeling attractive can lead to more generosity and kindness. Does the global beauty trend have positive social aspects as well? A new study from Tel Aviv University shows that people...

Management

Cotler Fellows Make a Difference

Written on November 25, 2024.

TAU international students fight antisemitism globally In the wake of October 7th and the ensuing war, Jewish communities around the world are experiencing a troubling surge in antisemitism, while Israelis...

Nasal Spray Revolutionizes COVID Protection

Written on November 21, 2024.

Researchers created an affordable, needle-free nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine. A breakthrough in vaccine development: Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro’s lab at TAU’s Faculty of Medical and Health...

Medicine

Is There a Way to Stop Parkinson’s Disease at Its Source?

Written on November 14, 2024.

TAU Researchers discovered a potential new target for developing effective treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at Tel Aviv University discovered a new factor in the pathology of...

Medicine

How Does the Brain Keep Calm?

Written on November 14, 2024.

New Insight into Brain Stability: The Key Role of NMDA Receptors Researchers at Tel Aviv University have made a fundamental discovery: the NMDA receptor (NMDAR)—long studied primarily for its role in...

biology, Medicine

Eyes Wide Shut: Bats Can Navigate Long Distances Using Sound Alone

Written on November 12, 2024.

Researchers found that bats can create a mental “sound map” of their environment. A new study by Tel Aviv University and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History has proven, for the first...

Life Sciences

Buzzed but Never Tipsy: Hornets’ Remarkable Alcohol Tolerance

Written on November 10, 2024.

Oriental hornets are the only animals able to drink unlimited amounts of alcohol. A new study from the School of Zoology and the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University has revealed...

biology

Chemistry Researchers Awarded Prestigious ERC Synergy Grant

Written on November 5, 2024.

For research on electromagnetic impacts in molecular systems under strong light-matter coupling. The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the results of the 2024 ERC Synergy Grant Call. Among the...

General

TAU Breakthrough Reveals Mechanism That Eliminates Tumors

Written on November 3, 2024.

Researchers identified a mechanism that eliminates tumors—even those resistant to immunotherapy. A technological breakthrough by medical researchers at Tel Aviv University enabled the discovery of a cancer...

Medicine

Prof. Beatriz Magaloni: 2024 BMI Prize Laureate

Written on November 3, 2024.

Congratulations to Prof. Magaloni on winning the esteemed 2024 BMI prize. The Faculty of Social Sciences at Tel Aviv University has announced that it is awarding the 2024 BMI Prize to Prof. Beatriz Magaloni...

General

The Reason Behind the Dancing Sunflowers

Written on August 21, 2024.

As they grow, sunflowers “dance” to avoid blocking each other’s sunlight Flowers have long fascinated scientists and nature enthusiasts alike, not just for their beauty, but also for their...

Life Sciences

Want to Fall in Love? Step Outside in The Sun

Written on August 19, 2024.

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight enhances romantic passion in humans Any Tel Avivian will tell you that the perfect place for a first date is at the beach. Now, we have the science to support...

Medicine

Turning Organic Waste to Tomorrow’s Fuel

Written on August 18, 2024.

TAU’s new method turns raw wet waste into biofuels, potentially meeting a third of Israel’s marine fuel needs. An innovative development by a team of Tel Aviv University researchers allows for converting the...

Engineering, Exact Sciences

Can Smartwatches Prevent Pandemic Outbreaks?

Written on August 7, 2024.

Researchers Discover How Smartwatches Can Stop Disease Spread by Early Detection Researchers from the Department of Industrial Engineering at TAU’s Faculty of Engineering led a two-year study in which...

Engineering, Medicine

TAU Researchers Win the Prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics

Written on August 7, 2024.

Congratulations to Prof. Yoav Benjamini, Prof. Daniel Yekutieli, and Prof. Ruth Heller for winning the prestigious Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics The King Baudouin Foundation has awarded the prestigious...

General

How a Brain Parasite Becomes a Brain Cure

Written on August 4, 2024.

TAU research paves the way to brain healing with parasites Have you ever imagined that parasites could be beneficial for brain diseases? TAU Researchers have reengineered Toxoplasma gondii, the ‘cat...

Engineering, Life Sciences

TAU Launches New MSc in Digital Health

Written on July 29, 2024.

Program helps students to take charge of the digital healthcare revolution With artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies revolutionizing nearly all aspects of health care, Tel Aviv...