Join our webinars with experts from German research institutions, companies and testimonials from all over the world. We will give you an insight in the German research landscape and opportunities for PhD candidates and Postdocs.
The German Research Landscape – Who does research in Germany?
Our office is located about fifteen minutes' walk from the university station "Tel Aviv University".
Travelling by car:
Parking is available at the nearby Faculty of Social Sciences parking lot.
Travelling by bus:
Disembark at the station "University/Haim Lebanon".
Egged lines: 274, 572, 575
Dan Lines: 25, 13
Kavim lines: 633
German News Service
Intense heat wave hits northern Europe25. June 2019 12:46
Record temperatures have begun in northern Europe this week, with authorities in Germany and France on alert. Experts have said heat waves are on the increase worldwide, further evidence of climate change.
German scientists say spinach chemical should be banned from sports25. June 2019 06:26
Popeye guzzled spinach to get his superhuman strength. But the plant's power-boosting properties aren't just fiction. German scientists say spinach has a steroid-like chemical that should be added to the doping list.
Germany's Bundesliga to impose mandatory brain scans for footballers23. June 2019 15:13
Medical experts have demanded annual brain screenings for all footballers playing for first and second division clubs in Germany. They also recommend checking youth players, according to Bild newspaper.
German court halts space experiment on hamsters21. June 2019 16:37
A German university's space travel experiment has been put on ice for now, as it would have cost the lives of dozens of hamsters. The court said there were still unanswered questions about the ethics of the animal tests.
Sweet dreams are made of this: 5 facts about sleeping21. June 2019 12:30
Some people claim they only need four to five hours of sleep a night. After that, these super-humans say, they wake up nice and refreshed, ready for the challenges of a new day! From a health standpoint, that's bogus.
Farhad Djabbari has been practicing yoga for a long time and has introduced many students to the benefits of the ancient practice. In Good Shape host Carsten Lekutat got the instructor to show him some poses.
Urban centers are usually loud. But when do the sounds of the city become noise? And why is that a problem? DW reporter Anna Sacco went in search of answers and a bit of peace and quiet in the urban jungle.
Blood donation: Everything you've ever needed to know14. June 2019 10:15
Can cigarette smokers donate blood? Am I going to pass out? Can I drink booze afterwards? Should I eat beforehand? Am I old enough? Here's everything you ever wanted to know about blood donation on World Blood Donor Day.
Germany: Gay conversion 'therapy' ban presented11. June 2019 09:50
"Homosexuality is not a disease and does not require treatment," said Health Minister Jens Spahn. There are believed to be about 1,000 cases of such interventions in Germany each year.
Carl Hagenbeck: The inventor of the modern animal park11. June 2019 06:43
No bars, no high fences: It's thanks to Carl Hagenbeck that most zoos today look that way. June 10 marks his 175th birthday. But he also had other controversial ideas for his parks: exhibiting humans as well.
The Helios university hospital in Wuppertal is conducting a two-year study on the impact of color on health, trying to find out if the color of hospital rooms affects patients' recovery.
Kids in Germany to name exoplanet, star07. June 2019 07:25
German schools, kindergartens and amateur astronomers have been asked to come up with names for two heavenly bodies. The huge exoplanet and its star currently go by the unpoetical catalog numbers HD 32518 and HD 32518b.
Biologist Peter Katz has been breeding insects for decades to fight against plant pests. And although convinced of the value of his tiny army, he doesn't believe feeding the world is possible without pesticides.
Erectile dysfunction - an expert explains06. June 2019 08:26
Urologist Dr. Tobias Pottek explains when men with erectile difficulties should see their doctor. What are the possible causes of erectile dysfunction, and how can it be treated?
Vaping —the biggest 'field study' in the health sector31. May 2019 11:15
Many see e-cigarettes as a way to quit smoking, but they, too, can cause a whole host of health problems. Though e-liquids contain fewer known toxins, we have yet to find out what the long-term effects will be — in what one researcher calls the 'biggest field study' worldwide.
Smoking or vaping: e-cigarettes as a lesser evil31. May 2019 09:43
Smoking's out, steaming's in. Both are indisputably unhealthy, but is one better than the other? Supporters of smoke alternatives say they aren't as bad as traditional tobacco cigarettes. But is there any truth in that?
In Good Shape speaks to gastroenterologist Dr. Andreas Sturm at a Berlin clinic about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. What symptoms should you look out for and what can the latest treatments achieve?
Robots have the potential to transform our everyday — including human-defined creativity. But always for the better? The opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence was a key theme at DW's Global Media Forum.
Healthy weight loss - Cooking with our experts22. May 2019 07:47
If you want a healthy diet, it’s best to cook your own food. Dr. Carsten Lekutat teams up with Dr. Stephan Lück in the kitchen, and also picks up some useful tips about the foundations of a healthy diet. Dr. Lück is an independent nutrition expert and food scientist - and also a trained chef and the author of a diet guidebook.
