Tel Aviv University is proud to announce that it is awarding Steve Witkoff the George S. Wise Medal, one of the University’s highest honors. This accolade recognizes his pivotal contributions to the return of the hostages to Israel, efforts to end the war, and role in initiating early steps toward regional peace.

Supernatural beliefs have long shaped how people interact with nature. A study from Doshisha University used evolutionary game theory to explore whether fear of supernatural punishment can deter overexploitation of natural resources. The findings suggest that such beliefs, under the right conditions, can promote sustainable behavior and complement modern conservation efforts. These findings can guide environmental education and conservation strategies, besides encouraging policy design in culturally diverse societies.

A National Science Foundation grant will support Anne Brown’s goal to enhance the technical and practical data science skills of students studying molecular bioscience.