Hebrew University updates

Disappointment, Not Hatred is Driving Polarization in the States

Disappointment, Not Hatred is Driving Polarization in the States

10 October, 2024

A new study challenges the prevailing assumption that hatred predominantly underlies affective polarization between ideological groups. The research suggests that disappointment, with its complex mix of positive and negative experiences of the outgroup, better explains the dynamics of intergroup relations. The study highlights the need for a broader exploration of emotions in political conflicts to foster social cohesion.


 

High-Dimensional Photonics Accelerates Quantum Computing

High-Dimensional Photonics Accelerates Quantum Computing

9 October, 2024

A new study has made significant progress in quantum computing through photonic-measurement-based quantum computation. Their innovative method uses high-dimensional spatial encoding to create large cluster states more efficiently, addressing key challenges in scalability and computation speed. This paves the way for faster, resource-efficient, and fault-tolerant quantum computers.

Small Accounts, Big Decisions: How Multiple Savings Impact Retirement Payout Choices

Small Accounts, Big Decisions: How Multiple Savings Impact Retirement Payout Choices

25 September, 2024

New study shows that retirees are more likely to cash out smaller retirement accounts instead of turning them into steady income streams, even though they might do the opposite with larger accounts. This choice can hurt their long-term financial security, leaving them with less stable income in retirement. For financial companies, this behavior has implications in their ability to manage assets liabilities risks (ALM).


 

Revealing the Hidden Complexity of Bacterial Biofilms

Revealing the Hidden Complexity of Bacterial Biofilms

25 September, 2024

A new perspective work reveals insights into the development of bacterial biofilms, highlighting how these communities adapt to environmental stress through complex interactions between physical and biological processes occurring in the surrounding environment. The research could have broad implications for fields such as medicine, environmental science, and industry.