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Habitable worlds may be far more common than thought, Israeli study says

Published in the peer-reviewed The Astrophysical Journal, the research focuses on tidally locked planets, worlds that always show the same face to their star.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

Life beyond Earth may exist in far stranger places than scientists once thought, a new study suggests. January, 22.

Prof. Choshen-Hillel (L) with Nobel Laureate Prof. Robert Aumann and Prof. Maya Bar-Hilel at the Federmann Center for the Study of Rationality at Hebrew University

Why making better decisions Is harder than we think

Inside the mind of a decision scientist: What influences what we choose.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByALAN ROSENBAUM

3d illustration of cancer cells on background of DNA strands.

New study points to genetic ‘Achilles’ Heel’ in cancer cells

Researchers explained to TPS-IL that the same genetic machinery that allows tumors to grow at extremely high speed may also damage their DNA, exposing new vulnerabilities for future treatments.

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByTPS

Graduates celebrate at a commencement ceremony at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, which is fielding a growing number of inquiries from Americans interested in enrolling for college at the university in Beersheva, Israel.

Ben-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals

According to the report, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) recorded Israel’s highest on-time graduation rate, with 91%, followed by Bar-Ilan University at 87%

JANUARY 21, 2026|ByYANIR YAGNA, AVIHAI CHIIM

New library, new hope: Scholars, tourists, and refuge at the National Library after Oct. 7

The war is never far from the sight and minds of visitors and staff, but the quiet exhibition dedicated to the hostages gives contemplative and heart space to mourn.

MAY 4, 2025ByFRAN KRITZ

Jerusalem Highlights: May 2-8

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

MAY 2, 2025ByHAGAY HACOHEN

CROWDS COME OUT to celebrate Mahaneh Yehuda’s 100th birthday.

New research reveals hidden ‘control center’ which could help in fight against bacterial infections

This finding opens the door to broader research into how many different pathogens regulate their harmful activities.

APRIL 28, 2025ByARIELA OHRENSTEIN

The spherical black objects are pathogenic bacteria, and the green dot within them represents a control hub containing multiple RNA molecules originated from virulence genes and a high concentration of CsrA that “decides” whether or not to express these genes.

How Donald Trump is changing the world order - opinion

Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency for a second term, the US is no longer committed to the previous world order it had played such a major role in creating and running

APRIL 21, 2025BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump in the Oval Office last Friday: Since Trump’s election as president last November for a second term, the US has no longer been committed to the previous world order in which it had played such a major role in creating and running, the writer maintains.

Education and agriculture: Twin pillars of resilience in wartime - opinion

In this crisis, we have learned that education, much like agriculture, must persist even in the most turbulent times.

APRIL 14, 2025BySAUL BURDMAN

Students at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's campus in Rehovot.

How Israel-Hamas War presented an unprecedented challenge to student welfare - opinion

The Israel-Hamas war didn’t just test Israel’s military resilience – it tested our commitment to our young generation. Universities must not be bystanders in these moments; they must lead.

APRIL 13, 2025ByGUY HARPAZ