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Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds
A large Ben-Gurion University of the Negev study challenges concerns over common painkillers in pregnancy, finding no link to birth defects.
Tel Aviv University rises in latest QS world rankings despite growing Israeli academia boycott
The efficiency illusion: Why green technology fails when human behavior gets in the way
A dedicated bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence opens in Beersheba
BGU researchers find promising target for cancer treatment
The researchers have only studied the mechanism in breast cancer models so far, but are currently expanding it to other cancer types as well.
Israeli scientists find way to detect weevil infestations with AI, Google
Red palm weevils are a notorious invasive species that are among the worst pests for palm trees. They are devastating in the damage they cause, spread very quickly and are difficult to detect.
Amid ongoing rockets, WhatsApp helps Gaza border moms cope - study
Living in an ongoing conflict area can have a variety of harmful mental health consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression.
COVID-19: Does wearing masks affect pregnant women? Study says it might
"Wearing a mask may create a hard-to-ventilate space leading to blood carbon dioxide accumulation and decreased oxygen levels."
Higher background radiation linked to lower cancer mortality - study
Higher background radiation levels were also linked to a life expectancy about 2.5 years longer than those living in areas with relatively low levels.
BGU develops easy, cheap test to identify UK, South African COVID variants
The new method successfully detected the British variant in sewage samples in Beersheba.
Ben-Gurion University researchers monitor pollution using seashells
"We have accurately quantified trace amounts of heavy metal enrichment from desalination plants on the Mediterranean coast of Israel," said Prof. Abramovich.
Cyberattacks could disable Israeli academic institutions: INCD
The warning comes after a cyberattack targeted Ben-Gurion University earlier in January.
Israeli, Cypriot colleges launch joint course study history of relations
The course will focus on the history of diplomatic relations between Israel, Cyprus and Greece, which began in the late 1940s.
An immigrant-turned-university rector's passion for ideas
From London to Petah Tikva.