Announcing the Dawn of a New Movement
At its core, the nonpartisan movement aims to strengthen ties between the American Diaspora and Israel. Americans for Ben-Gurion University opens its arms to those who believe the world is simply better off with Israel in it.
Joint Study of Israeli-Palestinian Watersheds Recognized at Major Water Conference in Vienna
BGU Prof. Alon Tal says the study identified the sources of river pollution, and provided the data the two peoples needed to work together to improve the water quality.
Microclimates: Managing Weather from Street to Street
U.S. News and World Report -- BGU Prof. of Architecture Evyatar Erell discusses how in order to achieve true energy efficiency green building design must take into consideration the…
BGU Launches First Bedouin Research Database
BGU is launching the first research database of professional literature on Bedouin society in the Negev region of southern Israel.
Can Tech Make the Desert Bloom Again?
Just in time for Earth Day, Michael Kanellos of GreenTech Media gives an overview of how BGU and its Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research are helping people learn to…
BGU Prof. Alon Tal Awarded Top Prize for Article on Israeli-Palestinian Watersheds
BGU Prof. Alon Tal, Israel’s leading environmental activist, has been awarded the top prize in the first annual International Journal of River Basin Management (JRBM) competition.
BGU Students Develop Thought-Controlled, Hands-Free Computer for the Disabled
BGU software engineering students have developed innovative technology that could enable people to operate a computer without using a keyboard or mouse – only their brainwaves.
Disappearing Desert: Guarded Border Imperils Ecosystem
Discovery News -- The border between Egypt and Israel is causing Israel's sand dunes to crust with green algae. BGU's Dr. Yaron Ziv is documenting the effects and testing…
Justice is Served, But More So After Lunch
Discover Magazine -- BGU researcher Dr. Shai Danziger finds that judges are more likely to grant prisoners parole right after a snack or lunch break.
Justice is Served, But More So After Lunch
Discover Magazine -- BGU researcher Dr. Shai Danziger finds that judges are more likely to grant prisoners parole right after a snack or lunch break.