Can Solar Energy Be Cleaner? Israeli Researchers Develop Process To Reduce Solar Panel Waste
Solar tech may be revered as the future, but its emission-free functionality overshadows solar panels’ improper disposal when they expire.
January 27, 2021
4 Israeli Universities Named Among 50 Top Institutions Producing Entrepreneurs
Tel Aviv, Technion, Hebrew U and BGU churn out high number of entrepreneurs behind VC-backed companies, in new report by PitchBook.
October 07, 2020
Cholesterol Drug May Lessen COVID-19 Threat To That Of Common Cold – New Study
Early scientific research shows that an existing drug may lessen the dangers of the COVID-19 disease, downgrading it to the threat of a common cold.
July 29, 2020
Israeli Scientists Say They Developed A COVID-19 Testing Method That Is ’10 Times Faster’
Hebrew University researchers say their method relies on an existing process to extract genetic material using magnetic beads but uses a special buffer solution to accelerate and ameliorate binding.
April 15, 2020
Israeli Facial Reconstruction Of Ancient Human Up For ‘Breakthrough Of The Year’ Science Award
The genetic analysis used to perform a facial reconstruction of an ancient Denisovan girl by Israeli researchers is listed as one of four finalists in Science magazine.
December 09, 2019
Israeli AI Drug Discovery Startup Pepticom Raises $5M
Israeli AI peptide drug discovery startup Pepticom has secured $5 million in a Series A funding round from the Chartered Group investment firm. to secure $5 million in Series A funding from the Chartered Group investment firm. Founded in 2011 by a team of multidisciplinary PhD scientists and MBAs from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Pepticom […]
October 27, 2019
Israeli DNA Study Unveils Reconstructed Face Of Mysterious, Long-Lost Human Relative
Scientists from the Hebrew University unveiled a 3D reconstruction and portraits of Denisovans, a mysterious, extinct group of archaic humans, based on patterns of chemical changes in their ancient DNA.
September 22, 2019
Israeli Researchers Say Infants Can Empathize With Bullied Victims As Early As 6 Months Old
Scientists from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Hebrew University of Jerusalem conducted experiments showing babies have a 'pro-victim preference.'
August 20, 2019
Israel Reveals ‘World’s Longest Salt Cave’ In Mount Sedom Near Dead Sea
An international expedition led by the Hebrew University discovered a 10 kilometers long salt cave.
March 28, 2019
Hebrew U’s Yissum Launches Cooperation Centers in US, China, South America
The technology transfer company of the university will be operating in Chicago, Paraguay, and Shenzhen to enable the local adaptation of technologies.
January 24, 2019
Yeshiva University, Hebrew U’s Yissum Launch NY Innovation Lab For Israeli Startups
The YU Innovation Lab will serve as a hub for Israeli startups and a launching pad for Israeli entrepreneurs in the city.
January 21, 2019
The Future Of Medicine: Israeli Scientists Unveil New Tech To 3D-Print Personalized Drugs
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new platform for drug creation and delivery, which they will present at the 3D Printing and Beyond conference.
November 06, 2018
Long-Term Use Of Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Linked To Higher Risk Of Autism, ADHD
Israeli researchers find that prolonged prenatal exposure to the pain-relieving ingredient has its risks, but emphasize that the drug is considered safe during pregnancy.
September 23, 2018
TAU Among World’s Top 10 Universities Producing Entrepreneurs, Startup Founders
Tel Aviv University was the only non-American institution in the top ranking, according to a new report by research firm Pitchbook.
September 02, 2018
New ‘Cluster Bomb-Like’ Drug Could Become Cure For Acute Leukemia, Israeli Scientists Say
A promising new drug developed by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shown a 50 percent success rate in lab mice.
August 26, 2018