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[Jerusalem, Israel] – A recent study spearheaded by Prof. Sigal Ben Yehuda and her team at Hebrew University has unveiled a captivating facet of bacterial dormancy. This research illuminates the mechanism through which dormant bacterial spores uphold and activate an enduring transcriptional program upon revival, showcasing an extraordinary genetic memory system. This discovery is pivotal …

Unlocking Long-Term Genetic Memory: Dormant Bacterial Spores Offer Key Insights into Evolutionary Survival Strategies Read More »

A recent study reveals the profound impact of pollution on cloud behaviour. This newfound understanding illuminates the intricate ways in which pollution alters our climate. Such research marks a significant stride in comprehending the influence of pollution on our weather and broader climate dynamics. Emphasizing the need to factor in both localized cloud formations and …

New Study Reveals Insights: How Pollution Affects Clouds and Climate Read More »

On the 23rd of November, the European Research Council (ERC) declared that six researchers from the Hebrew University secured grants at the Consolidator Grant level. These individual grants, ranging from one and a half to two million euros each, cumulatively amount to 11.5 million euros (47 million shekels). This achievement positions the Hebrew University at …

The Hebrew University Tops ERC Consolidator Grant Wins for 2023, Garnering NIS 47 Million Read More »

The Jewish world was shattered on Saturday 7 October when Hamas terrorists entered Israel and slaughtered more than 1400 Israelis, kidnapped 240 innocent people, and wounded many more. Jews everywhere have risen to the occasion raising money, sending much needed supplies and provided moral support in a myriad of ways. How has the Hebrew University …

The Hebrew University in Times of War Read More »

A recent study has unveiled two previously undiscovered families of Pseudoscorpions in Israel. Positioned at the convergence of three continents, Israel’s distinct biodiversity has undergone systematic revision, resulting in an updated checklist featuring 61 pseudoscorpion species across 28 genera and fourteen families. This pioneering research includes the introduction of the first illustrated identification key, based …

Pseudoscorpions of Israel: Two New Family records Discovered Read More »

[Jerusalem, Israel] – Professor Amri Wandel, from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has unveiled research that promises to redefine our comprehension of habitable exoplanets. In a recent study published in the Astronomical Journal, Professor Wandel introduces the concept of subglacial liquid water as a pivotal element in broadening the boundaries of the conventional Habitable Zone. The classical Habitable Zone, …

Extended Habitability of Exoplanets Due to Subglacial Water Read More »

A new study published in Nature offers a paradigm shift regarding lifecycles in the plant world, and uses big data to predict the future impact of climate change The study is based on a new database created by the researchers which combines, for the first time, datasets on distribution and datasets on lifecycles, making it …

Plant Lifecycle Insights: Big Data Can Predict Climate Change Impact Read More »

Please join us to hear firsthand how the Hebrew University’s legal clinics are assisting families of those taken hostage by Hamas during the terrorist attacks of October 7th. Date: Sunday, November 5, 2023 Time: 4 AM AEDT | 3:30 AM ACDT | 3 AM AEST | 1 AM AWST Location: Virtually on Zoom, registration required.