Hebrew University News

Hebrew University is thrilled to announce that “Rumafeed,” a startup associated with Hebrew University and Yissum, led by Prof. Haim Rabinowitch, has been chosen by Intel Ignite Tel Aviv to partner with Holit on a Proof of Concept (POC). Their project has achieved a remarkable transformation of potato leaves, turning what is currently considered biological …

Emerging from the Ruins – Intel Ignite Tel Aviv Partners with Hebrew University Startup ‘Rumafeed’ for Innovative Agricultural Project in Holit Read More »

Aphlyne Ouma with a group of refugee youths in Uganda, coming together through football.   On this International Women’s Day, we chatted with remarkable women changemakers who are part of the Glocal MA in International Development program at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. This innovative 18-month graduate program focuses on translating academic research into practical community development, …

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Researchers from Hebrew University have unveiled the intricate connection between light conditions, Blue-Light (BL) to Red-Light (RL) ratio, and leaf hydraulic conductance (Kleaf) in different canopy areas. The study shows that light not only directly impacts photosynthesis but also indirectly affects water demands and hydraulic conductance. These findings offer insights into plant adaptive strategies, potentially improving agricultural …

Optimizing Leaf Hydration through Light Intensity and Color Ratios Potentially Improving Agricultural Practices Read More »

New study at Hebrew University uncovered a previously unknown connection between light and magnetism. This discovery could lead to super-fast light-controlled memory technology and innovative sensors that detect the magnetic part of light. This breakthrough is expected to revolutionize how we store data and build devices in various industries. Professor Amir Capua, head of the …

New Insights on How Light Interacts with Magnets for Better Sensors & Memory Tech Read More »

Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel – A new study led by Dr. Roni Tadmor-Levi in the group of Prof. Lior David and a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University, has shed new light on Israel’s freshwater fish biodiversity. The study, initiated by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, focused on DNA …

Revisiting Israel’s Freshwater Fish Species List through Cutting-Edge DNA Barcoding Technology Read More »