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How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots

From desert soils to date palms, Prof. Ilya Gelfand tracks the gases shaping our climate, and asks why no one was looking before.

The implications go beyond farming efficiency: Prof. Ilya Gelfand's research in Hatzeva.
 This stress will eventually cost you your health

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

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

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

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


BGU psychologist leads international team on socially responsible guidelines

Reggev and his international colleagues have published 10 simple rules for socially responsible science in the latest issue of PLOS Computational Biology.

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Lenovo announces new innovation center in Ben-Gurion Unviersity

Lenovo announced this week the establishment of an innovative complex in collaboration with the Cyber Center of Ben-Gurion University.

 A Lenovo laptop computer is displayed with the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system at a computer store in Hong Kong November 5, 2009

Israeli scientists find groundbreaking approach for treating Alzheimer’s - study

An Alzheimer's treatment proposed by Israeli scientists targets mitochondrial gatekeeper, controlling deterioration of cells.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Beersheba is helping catalyze Israel's cybersecurity scene - opinion

The Beersheba region continues to add to its hub for cybersecurity innovation and excellence, with a growing number of startups and established companies working to protect our online lives.

 THE WRITER addresses the Cybertech Conference in Tel Aviv, last week.

BGU to honor Dr. Chelsea Clinton for her efforts promoting global public health

She will be honored at the university's board of governors meeting in May.

Chelsea Clinton

New research uncovers method to prevent DNA breakdown, aging - study

The research focuses on a protein called SIRT6, which seems to have remarkable properties.

 What are the scientific processes behind aging?

WATCH: BGU students protest anti-LGBTQ+ org. on campus

The protest was organized by BGU students in partnership with the Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel and other local organizations.

 Students and faculty demonstrate in support of the LGBTQ+ community at Ben-Gurion University on January 18, 2023.

Israeli researcher finds method to track deviant Internet user groups

Ben-Gurion University cyber researcher pioneer method to track groups that spread malicious or fake news that could work on any network or platform

A man is silhouetted against a video screen with a Twitter and a Facebook logo

Can medical insight come from chronic illness patients' social media?

Ben-Gurion University engineers develop way to analyze social media messages posted by chronically ill patients to glean insights for medicine.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021

Put on a happy face: How a posed smile can improve your mood - study

Research at Stanford and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev involving 19 countries suggests a posed smile can improve your mood.

 Illustrative photo of a smile.