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No Time for the Truth

September 12, 2012

Tags: Press Releases

BGU study finds that people tend to lie when pressed for time.

Preeclampsia Poses a Significant Long-term Health Risk

September 6, 2012

Tags: Medical Research, Press Releases

BGU esearchers have determined that preeclampsia is a significant risk factor for long-term health issues, such as chronic hypertension and hospitalizations later in life.

Faculty Profile: Golan Shahar

September 5, 2012

Tags: Social Sciences & Humanities

Dr. Golan Shahar from BGU's Department of Psychology studies how exposure to media coverage of missile attacks increases pain levels in people suffering from chronic pain.

Suddenly, a Knock on the Door by Etgar Keret

August 31, 2012

Tags: Press Releases

One of Israel's most popular authors, Etgar Keret still makes time to teach creative writing at BGU. This is the first story in Keret’s newest collection of 35 stories of the same name.

Unlocking the Secrets of Ben-Gurion’s Archives

August 29, 2012

Tags: Israel Studies, Culture & Jewish Thought

Prof. Avigad Vonshak recently shared insights into BGU's namesake in West Hartford, CT.

Seniors Find Laughter Online

August 28, 2012

Tags: Robotics & High-Tech

Participating in online communities help seniors deal with aging and loss while bolstering their self-image.

Making the World’s Deserts Bloom

August 27, 2012

Tags: Press Releases

Israel21C looks at Israel's top 10 advances for combating desertification with a special focus on BGU's Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research.

Making the World’s Deserts Bloom

August 27, 2012

Tags: Desert & Water Research

BGU is leading Israel and the world in advances to prevent desertification.

Solar-Powered Desalination Brings Relief to Parched Farms

August 20, 2012

Tags: Press Releases

NBC News -- BGU researchers have developed a nanofiltration technology that removes salt from water while retaining the minerals most beneficial to crops.

Non-Invasive Treatment for Children with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

August 17, 2012

Tags: Medical Research, Press Releases

BGU researchers revealed that a majority of children suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) treated with montelukast, a drug approved for asthma or hay fever, showed significant improvement in respiratory disturbance and adenoid size, according to a new study published in Pediatrics Journal.