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What literature can teach us about the climate crisis

Prof. Itay Marienberg-Milikowsky of Ben-Gurion University argues that the books that matter most for the environment may not be about the environment at all

OCTOBER 29, 2026|ByELLIOT HELLER, IN COLLABORATION WITH BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV

Ben-Gurion University Prof. Itay Marienberg-Milikowsky supports research in climate and literature at the Goldman Sonnenfeldt School of Sustainability and Climate Change.

Women sit together to enjoy a pizza (illustrative)

Eating with someone you love could help your body regulate blood sugar, Israeli study finds

A Hebrew University study finds that eating with someone close may reduce blood sugar spikes and help the body regulate itself more efficiently.

OCTOBER 3, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Beersheba Mayor Ruvik Danilovich with philanthropist Sylvan Adams, who pledged $100m. To help rebuild Soroka Media Center after it was hit by an Iranian missile in the 12-Day War.

From ‘city of camels’ to Israel’s new dream: Beersheba reinventing itself under Mayor Danilovich

For Ruvik Danilovich, one of the easiest ways to measure Beersheba’s transformation is in distance.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026|ByALEX WINSTON

Students at Ben Gurion University, in Beer Sheba. November 04, 2025.

Ben-Gurion University launches ASK POLA: An AI study advisor for prospective students

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has unveiled ASK POLA, a new AI-powered academic advisor designed to help prospective students navigate the university admissions process around the clock.

JULY 27, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Loneliness surged while suicidal thoughts declined after October 7, new study finds

Analysis of 17,523 helpline chats reveals unexpected shift in mental health concerns during national crisis

JANUARY 21, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

This stress will eventually cost you your health

“We know what works”: BGU’s amazing research that you’ve yet to hear about

Inside the work of BGU’s Prof. Moriah Ellen, who refuses to let good evidence go to waste

DECEMBER 1, 2025ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH BGU

Prof. Ellen: "Evidence doesn’t automatically survive contact with the real world."

Midlife weight loss shows metabolic benefits but sparks brain inflammation in BGU - study

“Our findings show that losing weight in midlife is not a simple copy-and-paste of what works in young adulthood,” Alon Zemer said.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Dr. Esther Luzzatto to receive Ben-Gurion Award from BGU

She is being honored for her contribution to development of the Negev, high-tech, and gender quality

NOVEMBER 19, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dr. Esther Luzzatto, public activist, social impact leader, and businesswoman.

Seeing the unseen: BGU’s Maya Bar-Sadan inspires the next generation of scientist

BGU chemist’s quest to solve nature’s smallest mysteries: "Science isn’t about certainty, it’s about curiosity."

OCTOBER 30, 2025ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH BGU

In her lab: "It’s like coaxing nature to tell you a secret.”

Can you forgive your computer, smartphone, or app when it breaks down?

a new study by two Israeli researchers found people can apply mechanisms of forgiveness toward technology, similar to the way we do with other people.

OCTOBER 12, 2025ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

‘WE WANTED TO explore whether feelings like disappointment or anger toward technology can give way to forgiveness, allowing people to keep using it without resentment’

BGU's brilliant biologist is redefining the way we see insects

At Ben-Gurion University, Dr. Sofia Bouchebti is investigating the link between nutrition and social behavior in insects, and in the process, challenging our preconceptions.

JULY 24, 2025ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV