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Prof. Avishai Dekel, pioneering Israeli astrophysicist and cosmologist, dies at 74

Dekel spent decades as a professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and published hundreds of groundbreaking studies on the structure and evolution of the universe

Yaron Drukman | 11.18.25

War reshapes faith: Study finds Israeli young adults turn to religion and spirituality amid conflict

A Hebrew University survey of 1,200 students found that a quarter grew more religious and a third more spiritual since the war began, while 14% moved away from faith — revealing how trauma drives a search for meaning

Shilo Freid | 10.08.25

Israeli study reveals what makes it so hard to kick a coke habit

Hebrew University study identifies a specific brain network in the ventral pallidum that drives cocaine relapse by amplifying emotional distress during withdrawal, offering new hope for treatments

Eitan Gefen | 07.24.25

Israeli-led excavation uncovers history of Mongolia’s medieval frontier

Experts unearth and analyze daily life on the edge of the Liao Empire in Mongolia, revealing resilience and adaptation along a forgotten medieval border

Yogev Israeli | 07.02.25

Israel opens world's first research institute studying hope

Hebrew University pioneers global first institute for hope science, teaching resilience amid war; national 'hope index' to launch and inspect Israeli society's level

Anat Lev Adler | 06.08.25

Hebrew University climbs as most Israeli schools fall in global rankings

Latest CWUR report shows Hebrew University rising to 65th, but six of nine Israeli universities decline; Harvard still reigns supreme as Ivy League and top UK schools remain stable, though experts warn of global shifts driven by funding and research performance

Gilad Meiri | 06.02.25

Hebrew University scientists unlock geometry behind rose petal shapes

New study reveals that rose petals form their iconic pointed edges through a newly identified geometric conflict, overturning long-held assumptions about plant shaping

The Media Line | 05.07.25

Israeli researchers develop breakthrough treatment for life-threatening blood loss

Hebrew University and IDF Medical Corps researchers unveil breakthrough treatment for hemorrhagic shock, boosting survival, stabilizing vital signs and protecting tissues—promising for both civilian trauma care and battlefield use

Tzur Gueta | 05.06.25

Study finds maternal stress during pregnancy programs newborns' stress responses

A groundbreaking study from Hebrew University shows maternal stress during pregnancy can reprogram key molecular pathways in newborns, with significant differences between male and female infants

Tzur Gueta | 05.02.25

בוגרי אוניברסיטת אמסטרדם שהחזירו תעודות במחאה על ניתוק הקשר עם ישראל

Amsterdam University alumni return diplomas in protest of anti-Israel decision

50 alumni, including non-Jews, return diplomas to protest severing of ties with Hebrew University; Dutch-Iranian author Keyvan Shahbazi slams move, saying institution 'surrendered to terror' and praises Hebrew U's research

Itamar Eichner | 03.29.25

Lost Judean Desert papyrus unveils tax fraud drama in Roman court

Newly published Greek papyrus reveals details of tax fraud and forgery trial in Iudaea predating Bar Kokhba revolt; initially misclassified, document rediscovered in 2014

Ynetnews | 01.29.25

Martin Buber mobilized for Auschwitz survivors, immediately after their liberation

A letter signed by Jewish philosopher Martin Buber and his colleagues reveals the Hebrew University's contribution to the rehabilitation of Holocaust survivors: equipment packages, academic absorption, and more; Tuition waivers were given to students who served in the British army in the war against the Nazis

Itamar Eichner | 01.27.25

From egg to life: New Israeli study reveals the secrets of embryonic development

A fascinating discovery at the Hebrew University sheds light on the mechanisms of reproduction where researchers decipher how the Balbiani body develops

Tzur Gueta | 01.10.25

Amid war, these Israeli universities shine in global rankings

Eleven Israeli academic departments rank in world’s top 50, per Shanghai Ranking, excelling in mathematics, chemistry and communications; long decline in computer science rankings halted, marking turning point for Israeli universities

Shahar Ilan | 11.24.24

Israeli study uncovers secrets behind human brain's unique size and complexity

Hebrew University researchers develop method to study ancient brain epigenetics without preserved brain tissue, using algorithms to reconstruct DNA methylation patterns from bones, offering new insights into human brain evolution and its unique capabilities

Tzur Gueta | 11.21.24