Tag: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Study Examines COVID Lockdowns’ Harm to Children’s Immune Systems
In the months after Israel lifted the majority of social restrictions, there was a sharp incline in respiratory and gastrointestinal infections among the 0-3 age group, a peer-reviewed study by Ben-Gurion University shows.
Israeli-York U Study Examines How COVID-19 Masks Impact Children’s Social Interactions
Children are having difficulty recognizing faces that are partially covered by masks, and this could potentially impact social interactions with peers and educators, as well as the ability to form important relationships.
Israeli Scientists Test Goldfish’s Ability to ‘Drive a Car’
A goldfish has successfully driven a robotic car in new research conducted at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
Israel Researchers Find that Increased Oxygen Helps Patients Suffering from Depression
"Would longer treatments be even more beneficial? Would higher oxygen concentrations better improve symptoms or not?"
Israeli Scientist Predicts End is Near for Coronavirus Peak in Israel
According to the scientist's calculations, Israel needs 1.16 million people with antibodies in order to achieve herd immunity and it is very close to that number.
Israeli Researchers’ Quantum Leap with Revolutionary Technology
An experiment at BGU observed a very fundamental and unique effect of quantum mechanics in single isolated atoms, called the geometric phase.
Researchers Discover Earliest Evidence of Blood Vengeance
A skull slashed by a sword and palm bones from approximately 1,000 years ago discovered in a cave in the Jerusalem hills.
Targeted Stem Cells Might Hold the Key to Eradicating Leukemia
A cure for leukemia may lie in an innovative and targeted form of stem cell treatment currently being developed in Israel.
First Israeli Environmental Study Satellite Launched from French Guiana
The VENµS satellite has a scientific and a technological mission, with the scientific mission requirements defined by Centre d'Etudes Spatiales de la BIOsphère, in France, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel, and CNES; and the technological mission requirement defined by Rafael.
Israel to Launch Research Satellite, Will Track Climate Change
The satellite will help a farmer see the spatial and temporal changes of crops in the entire field, and on an intra-field scale of small plots as well.
The Downsides of Self-Criticism
A BGU scientist says that a critical eye can have advantages, but too much self-criticism can lead to devastating consequences.
BGU Re-Engineers Cancer Drug to Treat ALS
If Dr. Lichtenstein’s research pans out, patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might also benefit.
Israeli Professor to Lead Int’l Congress on Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
A leading professor at Soroka Medical Center leads a cutting-edge four-day conference set to begin in France on the issue of recurrent pregnancy loss.
Israeli Researchers Discover Genetic Evolutionary Signature Associated to Autism
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev discover a unique evolutionary signature in genes associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Ben Gurion U Donors to Stop Contributions over Canceled Prize to Breaking the Silence
Prof. Carmi is a pediatrician, and apparently knows well how to deal firmly with rotten children.
Study shows Jewish mothers Encourage Daughters to Resist Social Pressures on Body Issues
Jewish mothers instill resilience in their daughters to combat body dissatisfaction, which can lead to eating disorders.
Harvard, Stanford, MIT top 2015 Shanghai Ranking, Hebrew U 67th, Technion 18th in CS
Many Israeli and Jewish universities were in the top 500...
Ryanair Flying to Israel with Big Boost to Negev
Europe's low-fare airline will fly three routes to the Ovda Airport, northwest of Eilat.
BGU Researchers Found Way To Break Into Off-Internet Computers [video]
The method developed by these Israeli scientists overcomes the network isolation challenge by identifying the computer's operating temperature.