Bones
Reliquary housing bone fragments of Saint Nicholas stolen from French basilica, destroyed
According to legend, Saint Nicholas had a habit of secretly giving gifts to those in need, leading to the later rise of the traditional figure of Santa Claus.
Snake snacks? Hunter-gatherer diets in northern Israel included reptiles, new study suggests
Israeli surgeons use customized 3D implant to replace sternum, ribs in patient with rare cancer
Human skull fragments found in cave west of Jerusalem, police probe incident
New identification technique pushes back timeline of fire use to over a million years ago - study
Researchers explained that when bones exposed to high levels of heat are illuminated with specific light wavelengths, they light up with a distinctive glow.
How to prevent bones from breaking at a later age
What is osteoporosis and how it begins long before you think of seeing a doctor. Dr. Shahar Bar explains how to identify the risk factors and maintain a strong skeleton over the years.
Strengthening the body's bones
Many people begin to think about bone health only after a fracture, but experts emphasize that there are simple daily habits that can help maintain body strength over the years.
The noise that stresses those around you: What really happens when you crack your joints
The sound feels like something breaking, so it is easy to think something is being damaged. But studies have not found a clear link between knuckle cracking and osteoarthritis of the hand.
Newly discovered fossil challenges idea of ape origins in east Africa - study
The remains, discovered in 2023 and 2024, are incomplete, and made up of only a few jawbone fragments and worn teeth.
Neanderthals who lived in Siberian cave millenia apart were distant relatives, study finds
Further analysis of the genetic similarity showed that Neanderthals in the Altai region likely lived in groups of fewer than 50 people.
Israel Police investigating after human remains found in ocean off coast of Herzliya
According to the police, the human bones were found in the sea by Tel Aviv District Marine Police officers after they received a call from citizens.
Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows
The dog, descended from an ancient wolf population separate from modern wolves, was the first animal domesticated by people, with animals such as goats, sheep, cattle and cats coming later.
Human remains found by children in Jerusalem woods may solve year-long mystery of missing tourist
Children walking in the woods outside of Pisgat Ze'ev on Friday before Shabbat found the bones and showed them to one of their fathers, who called the police.
Researchers discover world’s oldest sewn hide, dated to Ice Age, in Oregon caves - study
Through carbon dating, researchers have ruled that the artifacts are between approximately 11,700 and 12,900 years old, a time when Ice Age temperatures had returned after a brief warm period.
