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  • Dec022025

    It’s Not the Heat, It’s How Fast it’s Heating Up

    A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that during drought, it’s not how hot or how dry…

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  • Dec012025

    New Gas Sensor With A Sweet Tooth

    Scientists have designed a new type of gas sensor that can tell apart “mirror image” versions of the same smell…

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  • Nov272025

    The interaction of biology and culture: Rethinking where language comes from

    A new Science paper challenges the idea that language stems from a single evolutionary root. Instead, it proposes that our…

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  • Nov252025

    The Hebrew University Launches Pioneering Academic Center for Addiction and Mental Health

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has officially launched the Israel Center for Addiction and Mental Health (ICAMH), a landmark initiative established…

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  • Nov202025

    The Woman and the Goose: A 12,000-Year-Old Glimpse into Prehistoric Belief

    A 12,000-year-old clay figurine unearthed in northern Israel, depicting a woman and a goose, is the earliest known human-animal interaction…

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  • Nov202025

    New Clues Reveal How Gestational Diabetes Affects Offspring

    Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons were barely understood. A…

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  • Nov192025

    When Helping Hurts: Why Acts of Goodwill Can Stall Peace

    A new study reveals that even acts of help in conflict zones can lead to negative consequences. When members of…

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  • Nov192025

    New Study: Parental Emotional Support Protects Children During War, Even When Parents Suffer from Post Traumatic Symptoms

    Even in the chaos of war, parents can be a shield. A new study finds that parental emotional support helps…

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  • Nov112025

    The Hebrew University and Max Planck Society Launch International Center for Democracy, Security and Human Rights

    The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is proud to announce the establishment of a new International Research Center on Democracy, Security…

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  • Nov112025

    Ep. 5 of the HUJI Podcast – Birth of a Jewish and Democratic Nation – Available Now

    Fresh out of the recording studio – Episode 5 of the Hebrew University’s podcast: Birth of a Jewish and Democratic…

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