Arianna SteigmanThe Polonsky Legacy and the Power of Philanthropy
Read moreThe 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.
Arianna SteigmanCelebrating Innovation: The 2025 Kaye Awards at Hebrew University
Read moreThe awards have earned an esteemed reputation highlighting innovations with potential for income generation, principally through royalties for the University.
Arianna SteigmanShedding New Light on Invisible Forces: Hidden Magnetic Clues in Everyday Metals Unlocked
Read moreA team of scientists has developed a powerful new way to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals like copper,…
Arianna SteigmanHow Your DNA Reveals Your True Age With Astonishing Accuracy
Read moreResearchers at the Hebrew University have developed an exceptionally accurate method for predicting chronological age from DNA, based on two…
Arianna SteigmanYissum News – Summer 2025: Innovation in the Face of Adversity
Read moreThe Summer 2025 edition of Yissum News is now available, showcasing the latest developments, breakthroughs, and partnerships emerging from the…
Arianna SteigmanWhat’s Driving America’s Deep Freezes in a Warming World?
Read moreDespite a warming climate, bone-chilling winter cold can grip parts of the U.S.—and this study explains why. Researchers found that…
Arianna SteigmanWhy Human Empathy Still Matters in the Age of AI
Read moreA 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.
Arianna SteigmanThe Psychological Toll of Twin Separation During Wartime: New Study Highlights Hostage Trauma in Hamas-Israel War
Read moreA new academic commentary has brought to light the profound psychological trauma endured by children abducted during the Hamas attack…
Arianna SteigmanWhy We Can’t Wait: New Study Reveals How Rewards Drive Impulsive Behaviour
Read moreFrom addiction to everyday decision-making, impulsivity shapes much of our behaviour. Now, new research sheds light on how dopamine, reward…
Arianna SteigmanHebrew University and Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Establish Research Collaboration
Read moreDespite these challenging times, two universities remain steadfast in the commitment to curing one of the world’s most deadly diseases.…
