Author archive for Arianna Steigman

  • Jul232025

    Airovation Technologies Wins 2025 Asper Prize at Hebrew University

    Airovation Technologies has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Asper Prize for “The Hebrew University Rising Startup”. Organised by ASPER-HUJI Innovate—the…

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  • Jul232025

    Targeting the “Undruggable”: New Molecular Degraders Offer Hope for Aggressive Breast Cancer

    In a major stride toward tackling aggressive breast cancer, researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed druglike molecules…

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  • Jul222025

    Cracking the Case: Breakthroughs in Solving Complex Wildlife Crimes

    A revolution is underway in the fight against environmental crime, as new research spotlights cutting-edge forensic methods that are empowering authorities to crack even the most intricate wildlife cases. By harnessing advanced genetic technologies and building robust local DNA databases, scientists can now help uncover the truth behind crimes involving multiple species—even when the evidence is mixed, degraded, or incomplete.

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  • Jul172025

    The Polonsky Legacy and the Power of Philanthropy

    The Polonsky Prizes at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, were established 21 years ago through the generosity and vision of Dr. Leonard Polonsky and the Polonsky Foundation.

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  • Jul172025

    Celebrating Innovation: The 2025 Kaye Awards at Hebrew University

    The awards have earned an esteemed reputation highlighting innovations with potential for income generation, principally through royalties for the University.

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  • Jul172025

    Shedding New Light on Invisible Forces: Hidden Magnetic Clues in Everyday Metals Unlocked

    A team of scientists has developed a powerful new way to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals like copper,…

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  • Jul152025

    How Your DNA Reveals Your True Age With Astonishing Accuracy

    Researchers at the Hebrew University have developed an exceptionally accurate method for predicting chronological age from DNA, based on two…

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  • Jul152025

    Yissum News – Summer 2025: Innovation in the Face of Adversity

    The Summer 2025 edition of Yissum News is now available, showcasing the latest developments, breakthroughs, and partnerships emerging from the…

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  • Jul142025

    What’s Driving America’s Deep Freezes in a Warming World?

    Despite a warming climate, bone-chilling winter cold can grip parts of the U.S.—and this study explains why. Researchers found that…

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  • Jul122025

    Why Human Empathy Still Matters in the Age of AI

    A new study finds that people value empathy more when they believe it comes from a human—even if the actual response was generated by AI. Across nine studies involving over 6,000 participants, the research reveals that human-attributed responses are perceived as more supportive, more emotionally resonant, and more caring than identical AI-generated responses.

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