Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)

Physics

String Theory’s “Swampland” Problem May Have a Solution

String theory has long promised to unify all fundamental forces of nature, but for decades physicists have struggled with a devastating problem: most versions of the theory describe impossible universes that bear no resemblance to reality.

Jun 9, 2025

Brain & Behavior

“I can’t hear you, I’m too stressed”

After a week of stress, mice show changes in how their brains process sound, reducing how well they perceive loud noises, according to a study published…

Feb 11, 2025

Health

Green Mediterranean diet reduces twice as much visceral fat as the Mediterranean diet and 10% more than a healthy diet

The green Mediterranean diet (MED) significantly reduces visceral adipose tissue, a type of fat around internal organs that is much more dangerous than the extra "tire" around your waist.

Nov 29, 2022