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Breakthrough in Single-Photon Integration

20 February, 2024

A recent study from Hebrew University has achieved a significant advancement in integrating single-photon sources onto tiny chips at room temperature, representing an important step forward in quantum photonics with potential for applications such as quantum computing and cryptography. This achievement signifies a milestone in the development of practical quantum photonic devices, heralding a promising future where quantum technologies, encompassing computing, communication, and sensing, can be fully realized.

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Sciences
Predicting Chaotic Outcomes in Three-Body Systems

Breakthrough in Predicting Chaotic Outcomes in Three-Body Systems

12 February, 2024

A new study by the Hebrew University has unveiled a significant advancement in chaos theory, introducing a flux-based statistical theory that predicts chaotic outcomes in non-hierarchical three-body systems. This breakthrough holds practical implications for fields such as celestial mechanics, astrophysics, and molecular dynamics, offering a more efficient and precise approach to analyzing complex systems and enabling deeper exploration and understanding of chaotic phenomena.

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Sciences
New DNA Methylation-Based Method

New DNA Methylation-Based Method for Precise Assessment of Pancreas Cell Composition

7 February, 2024

Research introduces new DNA methylation-based method for accurately assessing cell composition in the human pancreas, addressing a critical gap in diabetes research. By overcoming limitations of traditional protein marker-based approaches, the study provides a more precise means to identify specific cell types. The findings offer insights into beta-cell dysfunction across diabetes types and have direct clinical implications, enhancing our understanding of diabetes development and potentially guiding more tailored treatment strategies.

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Medicine
600DaysInCaptivity

Standing Strong - Marking 100 Days in Hamas Captivity

14 January, 2024

[Jerusalem, Israel] Today, Sunday, January 14th, the Hebrew University held a rally today for the return of the hostages, to mark 100 days since their abduction and captivity by Hamas. The rally emphasizes the Hebrew University's commitment to the hostages and their families, until they return home safely.

War

New Insights on How Light Interacts with Magnets for Better Sensors & Memory Tech

4 January, 2024

New study at Hebrew University uncovered a previously unknown connection between light and magnetism. This discovery could lead to super-fast light-controlled memory technology and innovative sensors that detect the magnetic part of light. This breakthrough is expected to revolutionize how we store data and build devices in various industries.

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femicide

Israel Observatory on Femicide Report 2023 Reveals 22 Cases of Gender-Based Murders and many more on October 7th: all the Perpetrators are Men

2 January, 2024

In 2023,  22 cases of gender-based murders of women were perpetrated in Israel by  men. The ethnic breakdown showcased a significant divide, with 50% of victims being Jewish and 41% hailing from the Arab sector, encompassing Druze, Bedouin, and Muslim women. In 86% of the instances, the victims shared a prior relationship with the perpetrators, who were nearly all (95%) from their own ethnic communities. 59% of known killers were either spouses or family members of the victims.

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