Can copper be turned into gold? For centuries, alchemists pursued this dream, unaware that such a transformation requires a nuclear reaction. But graphite — the material found in pencils — and diamonds are both composed entirely of carbon atoms; the key difference lies in how these atoms are arranged. Converting graphite into diamonds requires extreme… Read More
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have successfully transported lipid nanoparticles encapsulating messenger RNA (mRNA) to the immune system of the small and large intestines, bypassing the liver upon systemic administration. They characterize this as a major breakthrough in drug delivery. The groundbreaking study was led by post-doctoral fellow Dr. Riccardo Rampado together with Professor… Read More
An international team of researchers led by scientists from Tel Aviv University (TAU) has discovered that the pathogen responsible for the mass deaths of sea urchins along the Red Sea coast is the same one responsible for mass mortality events among sea urchins off the coast of Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean. This finding… Read More
The “For a Righteous Cause” report, published for the fourth year by the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University (TAU) in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, January 27, 2025, highlights an encouraging phenomenon: new exhibitions and museums commemorating the Holocaust and heroism that have opened or… Read More
Researchers from Tel Aviv University (TAU) have found that spur-winged lapwings living in human settlements exhibited greater mobility than those in nearby fishponds and fields, especially during the nesting season. “We often see birds in populated areas and cities, demonstrating that some species habituate and even flourish in human environments,” the researchers say. “However, we… Read More
For over a century, archaeologists have puzzled over the absence of cave art in the Levant in general and specifically in Israel. Now a team of archaeologists from Tel Aviv University (TAU) proposes an original explanation: prehistoric humans in the Levant did not create cave paintings because many large animals, the subjects of cave art… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) researchers reveals how bacterial defense mechanisms can be neutralized, enabling the efficient transfer of genetic material between bacteria. The researchers believe this discovery could pave the way for developing tools to address the antibiotic resistance crisis and promote more effective genetic manipulation methods for medical, industrial, and… Read More
A new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) overturns prevailing scientific beliefs that King Solomon’s Mines not only harmed the health of workers in the ancient copper industry but also poses risks to the health of modern residents living near the site. In the new study, researchers conducted geochemical surveys at copper production sites in… Read More