Research

New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Research methods will include state-of-the-art chemical, artificial intelligence, paleographical, and codicological analysis of approximately 250 samples of the scrolls from the IAA's collection.

A fragment of a 2,000-year-old Psalms Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection; illustrative.
Nir Barkat

Study: "Israel’s Basket" led to a wave of price increases

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'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review

Dr. Sharon Daniel

Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds


Not hungry, but we feel like eating something: The science behind the sentence we all know

A new study reveals a surprising gap between what the body feels and what the brain continues to want – and it is not a matter of willpower.

Standing in front of the fridge

A study found: This is the age range in which excess weight will affect health in the future

Not only how much weight is gained, but when and for how long one lives with it. A new study shows that weight gain at a young age is the most dangerous and increases the risk of premature mortality.

It is weight gain at a young age, already in the 20s, that carries the highest risk

Researchers found: The simple way to stop brain aging

A new study points to the possibility of reducing brain inflammation and improving cognitive function through a relatively simple treatment.

The simple way to stop brain aging

Study found: What happens when stool stays in the body for too long?

The time it takes for food to pass through your digestive system may seem like a minor detail, but a new study suggests that it is one of the most significant factors affecting your overall health.

What happens when stool stays in the body for too long?

Artificial nighttime lighting may be more dangerous than previously thought, study warns

Study warns artificial night lighting could harm ecosystems by weakening biological clocks.

A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.

Study reveals: Processed food causes fat accumulation in muscle

The findings indicate a possible impairment in muscle function and joint health, regardless of body weight or level of physical activity.

Processed food products in a refrigerator

Taking medications for irritable bowel syndrome? This is the worrying finding from a huge study

A huge study found a link between some medications – especially antidepressants and anti-diarrheal drugs – and an increased risk of mortality, mainly with prolonged use.

Illustration: Irritable bowel syndrome

Study found possible link between weight loss medications and osteoporosis

A new study points to a link between the use of popular weight loss drugs and medical conditions such as osteoporosis and gout.

Weight loss medication

Why Competitor ad research matters before running paid ads

Competitor ad research helps brands understand what works in the market before spending on paid ads, from messaging and offers to landing page strategy.

“Competitor ad research shows what already works in the market, helping advertisers avoid wasted spend and build stronger, proven campaigns from the start.”

Consumer guilt costs companies billions in abandoned online shopping carts - study

“When the shopping cart is perceived as too indulgent, consumers find it difficult to justify the expense to themselves and sometimes simply choose not to buy,” said TAU researcher Prof. Liat Hadar.

A smartphone displays the Amazon logo in front of a screen showing the company's latest stock market chart on January 29, 2026.