Israel’s Oldest Inscribed Seal Sold for a Steal
The inscribed clay artifact was purchased from a Bedouin antiquities merchant in the 1980s for a few cents. “This bulla is one of the earliest, if not the earliest, inscribed bulla in...Israel,” says BGU Prof. Yuval Goren.
A “Green” Mediterranean Diet Is Healthier
Good Housekeeping reports on a BGU study proving more greens and less red meat is better for your heart.
Not-So-Sweet Side Effects of Stevia
A BGU study shows that stevia might lead to gut health issues by upsetting the beneficial bacteria's balance. The researchers urge more studies "before the food industry replaces sugar and artificial sweeteners with stevia."
Randi Zuckerberg Shares Insights at BGU’s eCommerce Launch
Captured in a fascinating podcast, she discusses her career path, women in the workforce and her wide-ranging definition of entrepreneurship with BGU's inaugural eCommerce class.
BGU’s COVID-19 Research Report Updated
The BGU COVID-19 Response Effort is harnessing the University's vast brain power, research skills and ingenuity to help cope with the coronavirus pandemic. Americans for Ben-Gurion University provides financial support.
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.