Science
WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers
The team was originally slated to perform surveys over the course of six days, but instead were called to shore after one day due to Iranian missile strikes.
“The future is already here”: AI reshapes Computer Science education at Reichman University
Oral inflammation may impair female fertility, new Israeli research shows
Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds
AI tools can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, Israeli study finds
Study finds conversational AI provides strong mental health support and lowers anxiety symptoms.
Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes
Israeli researchers show a fungal extract can boost crop yields, improve taste, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.
‘Copenhagen’ in Jerusalem revisits the Nazi-era meeting that shaped the nuclear age
Copenhagen in Jerusalem’s Khan Theatre probes truth, memory, and nuclear ethics through the enigmatic 1941 meeting of Bohr and Heisenberg.
Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak
Promising early results have been put on the back burner despite renewed global concern following a deadly cruise ship outbreak.
Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA
The asteroid's expected distance from the Earth is several times greater than that of Bulgaria – a country that, in no way coincidentally, just won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mothers can protect babies from gum disease before birth, Hebrew University study finds
New research shows maternal antibodies may shape a baby’s oral immune system before and after birth, offering long-term protection against gum disease.
Study: Younger scientists produce more disruptive research
“You stick to a certain kind of idea or taste, and as time goes by you keep sticking to that," explained one of the researchers.
Artificial nighttime lighting may be more dangerous than previously thought, study warns
Study warns artificial night lighting could harm ecosystems by weakening biological clocks.
Taking too many medications may harm older adults, study warns
Sometimes doctors aren’t aware of what others have prescribed or have not reassessed the patient’s condition to determine if he or she still needs to take them.
Israel must reverse the loss of its top scientists and doctors - opinion
The loss of Israeli scientists abroad carries a high strategic cost; reversing brain drain is key to preserving national excellence.
