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New Max Planck Center brings together researchers from Freiburg and Jerusalem
On 11 November 2025, the Max Planck Center for Democracy, Security and Human Rights was inaugurated at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It tackles questions like: How can societies defend themselves without destroying the democratic and rule of law values they seek to protect?
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Six BIU Researchers Win Prestigious ISF-DFG Grants
Six outstanding researchers from Bar-Ilan University have been awarded the highly competitive ISF-DFG grant. The joint program of the Israel Science Foundation (ISF) and the German Research Foundation (DFG) represents a cornerstone of Israeli-German scientific partnership.
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Thuringia’s Prime Minister Mario Voigt and high ranking delegation travel to Israel
Thuringia’s Minister-President Mario Voigt travels to Israel with a high-ranking delegation from 9 to 13 November 2025. The trip will take him to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem under the motto ‘Research. Innovation. Partnership / Thuringia and Israel – shaping the future, living solidarity and strengthening friendships’.
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Study finds protein target that could predict drug resistance in colon cancer
A German-Israeli research team has uncovered a promising new avenue in treating colorectal cancer, the world’s third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. The scientists identified a protein system that could open the door to more tailored, effective treatments.
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German-Israeli research team investigates biofilms
Bacteria use surfaces to form complex heterogeneous communities known as biofilms. How these biofilms develop is the subject of a new international research project supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF).
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Novel technique shines light on next-gen nanomaterials: how MXenes truly work
Researchers from Israel and Germany have for the first time measured the true properties of individual MXene flakes — an exciting new nanomaterial with potential for better batteries, flexible electronics, and clean energy devices.
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Lou Bohlen presents the work of the Israel team at the Headquarters of the MPG
Lou Bohlen presented the Minerva team’s work during a presentation at the Max Planck Society, discussing the impact of the past two years of war on their operations. Over 70 participants attended, highlighting interest in their efforts.
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Research Cooperation Lower Saxony-Israel 2026: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
The cooperation of Israeli and Lower Saxon universities and research institutions has a long history. The upcoming call for application invites proposals from Natural and Engineering Sciences, as well as Mathematics.
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Breakthrough in the Hunt for Light Dark Matter: QROCODILE Project redefines Constraints
A new experiment called QROCODILE, led by the University of Zurich and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, has achieved record sensitivity in the hunt for light dark matter. Thus, the team has defined world-leading new limits.
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GIF Autumn School in Computational Life Sciences
The GIF Autumn School on Computational Life Sciences was held at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn, bringing together 19 graduate students and 10 principal investigators from Germany and Israel for an intensive 4-day programme.
