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.
Link Exists Between Appetite and Elderly Mortality
A new study by a Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researcher reveals a linkage between elderly people’s appetite and mortality rates, with those who report impaired appetite more…
BGU Technology Used in Israel’s First Solar Farm
ZenithSolar, an Israeli start-up company, launched its first "solar farm" near Tel Aviv on April 26, based on concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems developed by Prof. David Faiman of Ben-Gurion…
Innovative Solutions for Desert Plant Survival
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has announced the establishment of a research collaboration with Bayer BioScience N.V., a subsidiary of Bayer CropScience based in Ghent, Belgium, to develop solutions…
Low-Income Sleep Apnea Patients Don’t Pursue Recommended Treatment
A new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers reveals that a patient’s income level is an important factor that may affect the decision either to initiate…
Bariatric Surgery Minimizes Pregnancy Complications for Obese Women
Women who undergo bariatric surgery to treat obesity will reduce the risk of medical and obstetric complications when they become pregnant, according to a study by researchers from Ben-Gurion…
BGU Buildings Garner Prestigious Architectural Awards
Two buildings at BGU, designed by Raquel Vert of Los Angeles-based Vert Architects, were awarded first prize in two different categories in the “Best Project of the Year 2008/9…
BGU Researchers Develop “Green Window” Technology
BGU researchers have developed a new, highly energy-efficient window technology, featuring two reversible panes that will save energy in homes and office buildings all year.
Technique Developed to Help Combat Nuclear Proliferation
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev engineers have developed a technique to "denature" plutonium created in large nuclear reactors, making it unsuitable for use in nuclear arms.
“Green” Window Developed by BGU Researchers
The windows reduce energy costs and consumption, keeping desert homes warm in winter and cool in summer.