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Hebrew Olympiad kicks off with growing participation from Arab students, overseas learners

Students ages 12–18 will tackle original linguistic puzzles rarely seen in classrooms, from ancient Semitic language puzzles and code-breaking tasks to word meanings and idioms

ynet Global | 12.01.25

Tel Aviv University and Technion students win gold at prestigious international competition

More than 400 teams took part in this year’s iGEM competition in Paris; TAU earns gold for innovative strategy to treat advanced lung cancer; Technion team bags gold for cost-effective synthetic method to produce bromelain, a stem-derived enzyme

ynet | 11.20.25

Are wild boars in Haifa only a problem for the wealthy?

Wild boars have become a fixture of Haifa’s streets, but new research shows disparities in how neighborhoods experience and report encounters; Wealthier areas get more city response, raising questions about equity and management

Matan Laor | 09.14.25

The Israeli implant that may cure paralysis forever

Led by Prof. Tal Dvir, the team is preparing for the world’s first human spinal cord implant procedure designed to restore mobility in people living with paralysis

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 09.11.25

Israeli scientists pioneer breakthrough AI method to better wildfire forecasts worldwide

New study cracks the code to more accurate wildfire predictions by tailoring global models to local landscapes—turning cutting-edge AI into simple, life-saving tools that could protect communities worldwide

Ynet | 08.27.25

Oldest known mixed Human-Neanderthal fossil found in Israel

A 140,000-year-old child’s skeleton discovered in Israel’s Sefunim Cave provides the earliest fossil evidence of interbreeding between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens, reshaping our understanding of human evolution

Yaron Drukman | 08.20.25

Blue-and-white breakthrough: Israel to perform first-ever transplant of lab-grown spinal cord

Tel Aviv University researchers have grown human spinal cord stem cells, aiming to help paralyzed patients walk again; after successful animal trials, Health Ministry approves moving forward with human testing

Eitan Gefen | 08.18.25

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In world first, Israeli researchers grow human kidney tissue in lab

Researchers at Sheba Medical Center and Tel Aviv University successfully grow human fetal kidney tissue from stem cells, paving way for advances in treating birth defects, drug testing and future organ regeneration

Eitan Gefen | 08.05.25

Israeli-led team first to observe star survive black hole and return

A Tel Aviv University–led team observed a star survive a supermassive black hole encounter and return two years later — a first in astronomy; the rare event challenges theories on stellar disruption and hints at long-term black hole interactions

Ynet | 07.21.25

Moths can hear plants: Israeli study finds insects respond to plant distress calls

A groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study finds that female moths avoid laying eggs on stressed plants, based on ultrasonic sounds the plants emit; The research offers the first direct evidence of acoustic communication between plants and animals, opening a new scientific frontier

Ilana Curiel | 07.15.25

Researchers uncover oldest-ever Ethiopian Jewish scriptures

Two 15th-century Orit scrolls discovered through Tel Aviv University program documenting sacred texts of Beta Israel; scholars say find reshapes global understanding of Jewish history preserved in oral tradition and Ge’ez script

Yaron Drukman | 07.02.25

New Israeli method could make tomatoes tastier, stronger

A Tel Aviv University team has developed a breakthrough method for editing large gene families in crop plants; first tested on tomatoes, the tech could transform plant breeding and help develop tastier, climate-resilient, non-GMO varieties

Ynetnews | 06.09.25

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

Drug-resistant bacteria found off Israeli coasts, researchers warn

Tel Aviv University experts discover resistant Vibrio bacteria in Mediterranean and Red Sea samples, warning of rising infection risks and aquaculture threats

Ynet | 05.25.25

Half of Haredim want to integrate into Israeli society, study finds

Landmark study reveals that 50% of ultra-Orthodox Israelis aspire to integrate into mainstream society, double previous government estimates, while 25% of Haredi men would enlist in the IDF given cultural accommodations

Shilo Freid | 05.07.25

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