Cyberattack Can Dupe Scientists Into Creating Viruses
BGU research identifies how biologists and scientists could become victims of cyberattacks designed to take biological warfare to a whole new level.
A Green Mediterranean Diet Could Mean More Weight Loss
BGU research finds a “greener” form of the Mediterranean diet that contains more plant matter and far less red meat and poultry than the traditional version, may be even more heart healthy, especially in men.
Moderna’s Tal Zaks Recipient of Ben-Gurion Award
A BGU medical school alumnus, the prestigious award was given to him for overseeing the development of a vaccine to eradicate coronavirus. Last week, Moderna announced the vaccine is 94.5% effective.
Desertification Conference Focused on Climate Change
The BGU event addressed one of the most pressing worldwide issues: Challenges in a Changing Environment.
Parents Find It’s OK to Laugh About COVID
BGU research indicates that online humor serves as an important coping mechanism and effective outlet for parents’ anxieties and distress as the pandemic continues to shape the new normal.
Israel Awaits Influx of Muslim Tourists
Normalization with the UAE opens up a huge new tourism market that extends beyond Arab countries into Asia.
BGU Establishes Agricultural Research Institute in India
As the leading global research institute in desert agriculture, BGU will provide India with the tools to sustainably optimize and improve food production, and the technologies to increase water availability and quality.
BGU Uses Math for Speedy COVID-19 Pooled Test
The new method eliminates a second stage of testing, quadrupling speed without the need for new equipment and making it possible to engage in the level of mass testing required to control viral outbreaks.
Lizard-Inspired Amphibious Robot Runs Across Water
BGU's newest robot was designed to be used for agricultural, search and rescue and excavation applications, where both crawling and swimming are required.
Just Saying There Are Attacks Is Not Enough
This podcast features a BGU researcher who developed a solution to prevent cyber attacks on medical devices.