Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Absolutely stellar race: Scientists uncover secrets of some of the cosmos's fastest stars - study

The white dwarfs reach speeds of almost 4x needed to escape the Milky Way’s gravitational pull.

Illustration showing the remnant of a star being ejected at tremendous speed into space from the site of a supernova explosion caused by the interaction between a pair of white dwarfs.
 The Weizmann Institute is set to open a medical school in October of 2025.

Three Israeli universities rank among top 100 in the world - ShanghaiRanking

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 Technion scientists (illustration)

Technion opens new program for international students fleeing campus antisemitism


New study explores gender differences in digestive efficiency

Technion scientists propose a new frontier in food science – tailoring diets based on gender.

 Technion scientists (illustration)

'Predicting the past isn’t easy': Technion University seals time capsule to be opened in 2124

“Close your eyes and imagine what the Technion campuses will look like in 100 years,” a staff member of the technical institute said in his address.

Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan seals the time capsule for the next hundred years.

Perils of boom and bust: Can Israel re-strategize its defense spending? - opinion

Israel’s defense spending as a portion of GDP was second-greatest in the world, second only to Ukraine. Israel spent $46.5 billion on defense in 2024, of which $5.7 billion in December alone

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems factory, November 2023

A century of vision: Renewing Israel’s commitment to higher education - opinion

Our predecessors built universities before there was a state. We, who have a state, must now ensure that we continue to deserve those universities.

 It should surprise no one that our most talented researchers are being recruited abroad, and that many of our best young scholars are reluctant to return home.’

Technion Institute of Technology uncovers dopamine’s role in learning new motor skills

Researchers found that the local release of dopamine – a molecule best known for its role in the brain’s reward system – is a key factor in acquiring new motor skills.

 A campus view of the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, on February 19, 2019.

Grapevine April 6, 2025: From the distaff side

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

THE MACCABBI Women’s Forum.

Technion close to develop oral consumption of medications to tackle COVID, flu, instead of vaccines

Imagine if antibodies, hormones for fertility, proteins like insulin, and vaccines could be swallowed instead of taken by injection.

 PROF. ASSAF ZINGER’S team at work.

100 years of Technion: President Herzog presented with commemorative stamp

As the university celebrates its 100th anniversary, it continues to expand its impact on the global stage.

 President Herzog standing with a commemorative stamp alongside the Technion president.

Grapevine February 12, 2025: Not forgotten

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Hostage posters at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv

Technion honors 'Hebrew Language Day' by remembering 'The War of the Languages'

Following the revival of Hebrew, there was a struggle to implement the language into universities, leading to "The War of the Languages."

 Signs held up with the writing "speak in Hebrew" written on them.

Plant-based startup granted approval to market its products in Israel

Imagindairy, produces sustainable, animal-free dairy proteins that are identical in taste, texture, and nutritional value to cow milk proteins, according to the company statement.

 Imagindairy's lactose-free, hormone-free, cow-free milk