Scientific Research

Tel Aviv University, German Institute Expand Brain Research Collaboration

The partnership will focus on electrophysiology, neuroimaging and training for early-career researchers, with joint summer schools planned in Germany and Israel.

(L to R) Dr Arseny Finkelstein, Dr Amit Vinograd, Prof. Dr Inna Slutsky, Prof. Dr Stefan Remy, Dr Alessio Attardo, Prof. Dr Kristine Krug and Prof. Dr Janelle Pakan.
Illustration of a pancreatic tumor surrounded by immune cells

SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive

Dr. Gail Gilboa Freedman, Dean of the Faculty of Technology at Sapir Academic College.

Longevity: A mathematician’s perspective on society

Two 'Likweli' monkeys of a newly-identified species of Colobus monkey, discovered in Lomami National Park, sit on a tree branch, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in this undated handout image.

New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC


TAU discovers potential use of seismic activity to warn of terrorist activity 

Dr. Asaf Inbal said he hopes the new knowledge will lead to expanded use of such tools for security and industrial purposes. 

 Tel Aviv University Campus

Newly discovered sea slug is first known to swim in the ocean's Midnight Zone

Scientists observed the glowing mollusk for over 20 years before identifying it as a new species.

 Bathydevius caudactylus.

'God of Darkness' asteroid will pass so close it is expected to get 'the shakes'

When Apophis was discovered in 2004, initial calculations indicated that it could approach Earth with a risk of collision.

 Asteroid Lutetia.

New research challenges Einstein's predictions on cosmic expansion

The French-Swiss team examined 100 million galaxies at four distinct points in cosmic history: 3.5, 5, 6, and 7 billion years ago.

 Albert Einstein.

Final supermoon of the year, the Beaver Moon, to appear on November 15

Supermoon will appear about 14% larger and up to 30% brighter than average as it comes within approximately 225,000 miles of Earth.

 The strawberry supermoon at sunset. June 2020, Spain.

New analysis suggests Tutankhamun's golden mask belonged to another

They research team focused on a specific detail that had previously gone unnoticed: the perforated ears of the mask.

 Tutankhamun's golden burial mask.

World's first wooden satellite set to re-enter atmosphere

LignoSat is designed to endure extreme temperatures and space radiation, measuring how wood withstands the space environment.

 Satellite imagery.

UCLA chemists break 100-year-old rule, creating unstable organic molecules with distorted geometrie

The research team has successfully created molecules that violate Bredt's rule, opening up new possibilities in molecular design and pharmaceutical research.

 Chemistry laboratory. Image by U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Which is the scariest animal in the Savanah? Study reveals surprising answer

A research team from Western University conducted experiments in Kruger National Park, playing recordings of various sounds, including human conversations and hunting noises, at waterholes.

 Snarling lion.

Archaeological discovery reveals hidden history of Mayan “Snake Kings”

Newly discovered reliefs at Dzibanché depict celestial ancestors of the Kaanu'l dynasty.

 Dzibanche, Building 1, Temple of the Owl.