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The researchers’ updated analysis: “preparations must be carried out for tightening the current restrictions. Given the current rate of infection, another outbreak will be significantly worse than the first.” They are not warning of a separate wave, but rather a resurgence of the second wave. 

“The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham and Japheth; Ham was the father of Canaan. These were the three sons of Noah, and from them came the people who were scattered over the whole earth.”—Genesis 9:18,19

How Did Dinosaur Parents Know When Their Kids Had a Fever?

Prehistoric egg shells provide clues to dinosaurs’ evolution from cold- to warm-blooded creatures

From the time that dinosaur fossils were first discovered, these creatures have fascinated scientists and laypeople alike.  In the academic world, their remains provide important clues into the prehistoric world; in popular culture, dinosaurs have inspired blockbuster hits, such as Jurassic Park and King Kong.

Hebrew University Archaeologists Survey 737km “Genghis Kahn” Wall Along Mongolian Steppe

For the first time ever, researchers have fully mapped the “Genghis Khan’s Wall,” a 737km section of The Great Wall that resides outside of China along the Mongolian Steppe.  Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeologist Professor Gideon Shelach-Lavi lead the international research team and published their findings in the latest edition of Antiquity.

Hebrew University Researchers Crack the Code

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.  Nowhere is this principle more true than in the world of social media.  There, people choose cab drivers, Airbnb rentals and even life partners based on photos. 

In online transactions like Airbnb, photos play an outsized role in a renter’s decision-making process:  Which host looks trustworthy?  Who do I think will provide me a nice rental--one that closely resembles the photos they posted? 

We all know that DNA molecules express heredity through genetic information.  However, in the past few years, scientists have discovered that DNA can conduct electrical currents.  This makes it an interesting candidate for roles that nature did not intend for this molecule, such as smaller, faster and cheaper electric circuits in electronic devices, and to detect the early stages of diseases like cancer and COVID-19.

A joint Israeli-Italian nanosatellite has been launched into space – with a Hebrew University experiment on board!  

New Drug Targets Common Viruses and Could Treat Current and Future COVID-19 Variants, Influenza, Zika, West Nile, Hepatitis and Future Threats

ViroBlock, a startup company founded by Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) researchers, has developed a new drug platform for rapidly generating anti-viral drugs that target proteins common to all viruses.