Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have succeeded in cultivating and characterizing tomato varieties with higher water-use efficiency without compromising yield. The researchers, employing CRISPR genetic editing technology, were able to grow tomatoes that consume less water while preserving yield, quality, and taste. The research was conducted in the laboratories of Professor Shaul Yalovsky and… Read More
The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) has announced that it will award its 2024 Distinguished Service Award to Professor Isaac Ben-Israel, Head of the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University (TAU) and former chairman of the Israel Space Agency, for his “outstanding contribution to astronautics (space sciences)” in general and “to the advancement… Read More
Researchers at the Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have found a clear correlation between sleep-disordered breathing in children and the prescription of ADHD medication, alongside a variety of other problems. According to the study’s findings, children who suffer from breathing disorders during sleep received ADHD medication at… Read More
When duty called, they came. Now, it’s up to us to help them return to class, worry-free, and become the bright future of Israel. The moment the Hamas-Israel war broke out, Israel reenlisted its reservists. Over 6,000 of them are Tel Aviv University students. They already completed regular IDF duty and are now in a… Read More
In the most comprehensive study to this date on species richness of land vertebrates, an international research group led by Tel Aviv University (TAU) and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev explored patterns in the number of species all across the world using comprehensive data for tens of thousands of species of amphibians, birds, mammals, and… Read More
Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have determined that the number of thunderstorms in the Amazon basin has decreased significantly and the area over which they occur has shrunk. According to the researchers, this is a surprising finding. “In most areas of the world, global warming has resulted in an increase in the number of… Read More
According to Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers, 23% of adult Jewish Israelis suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The high incidence of PTSD is explained by increased news consumption and especially by the availability of explicit videos on social media. In addition, data collected the first week after October 7th indicates the possible development of… Read More
Research from Tel Aviv University (TAU) and three other Israeli universities will enable archaeologists to identify burnt materials discovered in excavations and estimate their firing temperatures. The new technique can determine whether a certain item, such as a mud brick, underwent a firing event even at relatively low temperatures, from 200°C (about 400°F) and higher…. Read More