In this week’s snippets: the impact of humanity on the ecosystem, new species of spider, scientific relevance to practical relevance, HUJICast (in Hebrew)  ‘the remarkable bond between Autism and Alzheimer’s’

Plus Teaching Posts, Stipends and Studies for Fleeing Ukrainian Academics and University Students.

New Hebrew University survey probes German and Israeli’s perceptions of one another, shows bilateral support for Germany as middle-east mediator.

In this week’s snippets: Includes the future of international relations, the anti-vax paradox, Haredi integration in the workplace, native Israeli tehina, a HUJICast from the Davis Institute on the Ukraine-Russia conflict (in Hebrew)

On this episode of HUJI Bites, Prof. Yahalom-Mack discusses her excavation at the site of Tel Abel Beth Maacah – and insight into the fascinating figure of the Wise Woman who stood up to the commander of King David’s army, and successfully negotiated her city’s salvation.

Roots are normally associated with things that live underground, in the damp and the dark. Think of turnips, radishes and yams. However, many plants make their roots above ground.

There are a variety of great courses are on offer this summer at the Rothberg International School of Hebrew University.

In this episode of #OutOfTheLab, we hear from the co-founders behind Kinoko-Tech, CEO Dr. Jasmin Ravid and CTO Dr. Daria Feldman.

A new study published in Child Development, led by Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) developmental psychology expert Professor Ariel Knafo-Noam and Dr. Anat Perry, examines how growing up as a sibling of a child with disabilities may nurture empathy.

This visit took place as part of Microsoft’s plans to establish an R&D center in Jerusalem.  While there, they met with HU President Prof. Asher Cohen, Rector Prof.  Barak Medina, and CEO and VP Yishai Fraenkel.