Science

September 21, 2023, 11:55 am

Science students inspired by month in Israel

“I’d really encourage other students to apply for ISSI – it’s definitely an experience you’ll never forget.”

By AJN STAFF

Experiments and innovation at Alan Finkel Launch Lab at Bialik College

September 15, 2023, 12:08 pm

Bialik College’s new science building opens

Bialik principal Jeremy Stowe-Lindner said, “Partnering with Alan Finkel in the development of science and technology is a privilege and an opportunity for the Bialik family.

By Carol Saffer

August 3, 2023, 12:34 pm

Australian Friends of Rambam welcomes Adi Rozen

Ausforam works to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between Rambam Hospital in Haifa, the pre-eminent medical services provider in Northern Israel.

By Carol Saffer

Cillian Murphy plays
J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film Oppenheimer.
Photo: Universal Pictures

July 27, 2023, 2:43 pm

The Jewish story behind Oppenheimer

With a new film about the scientist's life now in cinemas, Shira Li Bartov and Andrew Lapin explore the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Jewish man whose invention changed history.

By AJN STAFF

Professor Tal Dvir presents a 3D print of a heart with human tissue at Tel Aviv University on April 15, 2019. Photo: Jack Guez/AFP

July 26, 2023, 7:08 am

Israel seeks to bring the future closer

"We are funding experiments in tech fields with a huge market potential that do not have regulation, or full regulation, or regulatory processes for approval," Sagi Dagan...

By SHARON WROBEL

Members of the Australian delegation to the HU BOG at the closing ceremony.

July 20, 2023, 12:35 pm

Professor Mann awarded honorary doctorate

With this year’s theme being Sustainable Planet, the 2023 BOG focused on the Hebrew University’s (HU) commitment to a sustainable university and spotlighted the many HU research breakthroughs that are helping to build a more sustainable future.

By AJN STAFF

Applications are open to Australian science postgraduate students for the new Weizmann–Monash Scholarship.

July 4, 2023, 7:12 am

New Weizmann–Monash scholarship launched

The new Weizmann–Monash Scholarship aims to match global distinction at the WIS with the best Australia has to offer in student applicants, while helping young researchers build networks within the world of science in Israel and around the world.

By Shane Desiatnik

The Australian contingent at a cocktail reception hosted by the Australian ambassador to Israel, Dr Ralph King, at his private residence in Herzliya.

June 22, 2023, 12:00 pm

Annual board of governors meeting at TAU

One of the highlights of the meeting was a cocktail reception held at the private residence of the Australian ambassador to Israel, Dr Ralph King, in Herzliya.

By AJN STAFF

Alan Finkel gives a talk at Sydney's Emanuel Synagogue.

June 22, 2023, 8:00 am

Former chief scientist Alan Finkel talks clean energy

Former Australian chief scientist Alan Finkel presents compelling insights, advocating for Australia to lead the global transition to clean energy in his latest book.

By Mia Gardiner

Technion's RTICC founder and 2004 Nobel Laureate Professor Aaron Ciechanover.

May 21, 2023, 7:24 am

The frontier of cancer research

The focus of RTICC researchers’ activities might include everything from tumour metastasis, to drug resistance, to personalised medicine, to novel drug design and beyond.

May 18, 2023, 5:00 pm

‘The risks can easily outweigh the benefits’

'After having been involved in this area of work for 18 months now, I can attest firsthand to the enormous contribution researchers make to society.'

By Rabbi Yaakov Glasman

May 5, 2023, 7:07 am

Unearthing Judea’s biblical past

Speaking to The AJN, Garfinkel detailed his findings at the archaeological site of Tel Lachish in Israel's south, which he has been exploring.

By Peter Kohn

GAANZ president Gidon Goodman. Photo: Screenshot

April 26, 2023, 7:17 am

Goodman: It’s a change for the better

The genetic disease is estimated to affect one in 57,000 births in Australia, but it is slightly more prevalent within the Ashkenazi Jewish community.

By Shane Desiatnik

Artist's impression of Gandel Gondwana Garden. Photo: Museums Victoria.

February 16, 2023, 12:10 pm

Gandel Gondwana Garden to open

Purpose-built to inspire curiosity and awe in young visitors to Melbourne Museum, Gandel Gondwana Garden is a one-of-a-kind palaeontological garden.

By AJN STAFF

An illustrative photo of IBM’s Quantum System One, the world’s first integrated quantum computer system. (IBM)

February 28, 2022, 10:28 am

Israel’s first quantum computer on its way

With new budget, Israel to lay foundation for quantum computational ability and infrastructure

By Ricky Ben-David and TOI STAFF