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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

Global antisemitism remains high in 2024, with sharp surges in Italy and Australia, report finds

The number of antisemitic incidents worldwide remains significantly higher than pre-war levels, according to Tel Aviv University's Antisemitism Worldwide Report for 2025; Report also documents personal toll of antisemitic attacks in the US, Canada, the UK and South Africa

Itamar Eichner | 04.23.25

ציורי אצבעות שנעשו על-ידי ילדים במערת Rouffignac

Why did early humans take children into deep, dark cave networks?

Tel Aviv University researchers challenge long-held assumptions, suggesting prehistoric children were vital spiritual intermediaries in cave art rituals

Yaron Drukman | 03.30.25

יום מסכם לניסויים מבצעיים המציג יכולות יירוט כטב"מים באמצעות ירי ורחפנים

New Israeli tech helps distinguish tiny drones from birds

The method, developed by Prof. Pavel Ginzburg, also enables Israel to distinguish between enemy and friendly drones

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 02.20.25

נשים בטהרן עוטות מסיכות כדי להימנע משאיפת האוויר המזוהם של העיר

Iranians struggles to breath amid worsening pollution

Problem at its worse around Tehran where over half of Iran's industry, including automobile manufactureing, electronics and arms production, to name but a few, is concentrated

Yogev Israeli | 02.16.25

Can seismic data prevent another October 7?

Researchers from Tel Aviv University identified weak seismic signals linked to vehicle movements inside Gaza before Hamas' attack

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.08.24

Women and men react differently to Alzheimer’s treatment, groundbreaking study finds

Tel Aviv University researchers analyze differences in reactions for new experimental drug aimed at treating neurological conditions, paving way for tailored care

Prof. Illana Gozes | 11.26.24

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

Can your smartphones warn you of impending forest fires?

Tel Aviv University researchers find smartphones can collect weather data to predict fire risks; using sensors for temperature and humidity, they develop method to assess fire danger, turning public data into valuable early warnings for extreme conditions

Ynet correspondents | 11.18.24

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