Research

Can AI tell when patients don't need medical tests? Israeli study puts chatbots to the test

“One of the hardest parts of practicing medicine is knowing when to hold back,” explained Ariel. Patients find comfort in an extra test, but it can set off unnecessary worry and treatment.

An illustrative image of AI chatbots and medical assistants for digital health consultations and online medical support.
Josef & Bareket Buchmann at a concert of the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music Symphony Orchestra at the 2005 TAU Board of Governors

Josef Buchmann: A legacy that lives on

Len Blavatnik (second from right) on a visit to the TAU campus

The Len effect: Investing in Israel’s future

Stewart and Judith Colton on a recent visit to Tel Aviv University

Joining forces against autoimmune disease


Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors

The technology, which emits highly bioefficient alpha particles that deliver concentrated radiation, was developed in collaboration with the Sharett Institute of Oncology and ALPHA Tau.

Doctors at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, August 2026.

Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties

The Defense Department did not publicly list the 30 US schools to be reviewed for suspected ties to 130 research institutes based in Russia, China, and Iran, including civilian universities.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, April 24, 2026.

SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive

This comes just after SIL204 advanced into Phase 2/3 clinical evaluation at the end of July, beginning its first clinical trial at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Illustration of a pancreatic tumor surrounded by immune cells

Does smoking outside protect your children from cigarette smoke? Israeli study says no

'Many parents believe that smoking outdoors protects their children,” said Prof. Ariel Tarasiuk. 'Our findings suggest that this is not always the case.'

 TOBACCO SMOKING and second- and third-hand smoking (exposure to other’s smoke or toxins on rugs, curtains, and furniture) accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries, with symptoms including coughing, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and tiredness.

Some parts of your body age faster than others, Israeli study finds

Hebrew University researchers say the discovery could pave the way for new cancer treatments and earlier detection of dozens of diseases.

WHILE YOUR calendar says you’re 75, 50, or 25, some of your cells may be biologically much older than others – and those ‘elderly’ cells may help explain why aging and age-related diseases develop.

Tel Aviv University ranked first in Israel in Taiwan ranking for research excellence

The National Taiwan University Ranking (NTU) is considered one of the leading international measures for evaluating research quality at universities.

Tel Aviv University

Adapting to heat: Will we soon see air conditioners at the Colosseum and the Acropolis?

A new study found that while heat affects visits to Southern Europe's heritage sites, tourists keep coming and adapt without reducing satisfaction,

The Parthenon Temple, the Acropolis, Athens, Greece.

Pumping water and prioritizing agriculture threatens ecological collapse

A new study reveals that human management and water allocation leave nature as the last consumer in line, severely threatening ecosystems, biodiversity, and local tourism.

The combination of extreme drought and artificial water diversion has created an emergency situation. Gesher Hadodot over the Jordan River

'A Life': Mark Oppenheimer captures the iconic life and legacy of Judy Blume - review

The prolific Blume, still alive and well at age 88, has sold over 80 million copies of her books worldwide.

Judy Blume at a book signing in 2009.

Red Dot winner Yanice Yang pioneers AI-driven health technology through innovative research

Red Dot laureate Yanice Yang is leveraging AI-driven research and design to create new solutions for health monitoring, air quality awareness and human-computer interaction.

AI researcher and designer Yanice Yang showcases Breezy, an innovative technology bridging artificial intelligence, design, and public health.