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Earliest proof of Neanderthals, Homo sapiens interbreeding discovered by Israeli archaeologists

Discovered approximately 90 years ago, the fossil was reanalyzed using advanced micro-CT scanning and 3D modeling.

The skull of the child from Israel's Skhul Cave, showing the typical cranial curvature of Homo sapiens.
 Im Tirtzu student activists are seen waving Israeli flags in protest at Bar-Ilan University.

'Don't fall for Hamas propaganda,' 150 academics to Bar-Ilan University's president - report

Left to right: Prof. Yishai Blank; Ofra Meitar; Dafna Meitar-Nechmad; and Aviad Meitar.

Tel Aviv University Zvi Meitar Center for Advanced Legal Studies honors 11 new Ph.D.'s

Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

Today's top stories: University hostage strike, 42 Gazans arrested in Israel


Major Israeli universities will allow students, faculty to join hostage families strike next week

Israel’s Bar Association and the Hi-Tech Forum announced their intentions to join the Sunday strike in support of reaching a deal to free the hostages.

 Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

Israeli scientists identify protein that could prevent painful food allergy disease

Researchers found that blocking the protein in experimental models either prevented the disease entirely or dramatically reduced its severity.

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Tel Aviv University launches new deep-tech specialization

Tel Aviv University launches a prestigious deep-tech MBA with Alan Feld and global tech leaders. Starts January in a hybrid format for experienced technology professionals.

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Israeli researchers grow miniature human kidney in the lab, opening door to new treatments

The tiny organ, known as an “organoid,” developed over six months and closely mimicked the way a real kidney forms during pregnancy.

Human fetal kidney cells

"It's the place where you can experience it all"

Meet the Class of 2025 graduate who found her path through Tel Aviv University's double-major BA.

Tyla Shur (left) with her friends in Tel Aviv

Israeli research reveals a star's survival from black hole bout - and comeback for round two

A star in a distant galaxy was ripped apart by a supermassive black hole. But Israeli scientists say it survived and came back a second time - a discovery that upends scientific consensus.

 A star being torn apart by a black hole (illustrative).

Israeli researchers develop world-first mRNA vaccine against deadly bacteria

TAU’s vice president for research and development said that they worked on the project for two-and-a-half years and were very satisfied with their discoveries.

 The researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) and the Israel Institute for Biological Research in the city of Nes Ziona.

Israeli researchers develop world's first mRNA-based vaccine against bacterium

The team from Tel Aviv University developed a vaccine to combat the bacterium that causes the black plague, using the same system as with the COVID-19 vaccines.

 The research team (Left to right) Prof. Dan Peer, Dr. Inbal Hazan-Halevy & Shani Benarroch.

From Tel Aviv shelters to Venice biennale: Fred Kuwornu’s global mission to tell forgotten stories

2025 Dan David Prize laureate Fred Kudjo Kuwornu rewrites history with his documentary ‘We Were Here’.

 FRED KUDJO KUWORNU: We are all mixed. We just forget it.

New Israeli-developed bioengineered skin could heal burn wounds twice as fast

Prof. Lihi Adler-Abramovich told The Jerusalem Post that it could take five to 10 years to be able use their technique on burn patients.

 Doctor bandaging patient's burned hand at table (illustrative)

Prehistoric humans may have used fire to smoke meat one million years ago, study suggests

Over time, as the availability of large game declined, humans had to adapt to hunting smaller animals and using fire more consistently.

 Ran Barkai holds a segment of an ancient elephant at the La Polledrara site in Italy.