Science
'Not a gradual slide': Menopause can reshape women's bodies in a sudden shift, Israeli study finds
Menopause may be less gradual than previously thought, with abrupt changes in bone health, liver function and cholesterol, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers find.
Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven
Energy ministry calls for billions in nuclear fusion investments to compete globally
Over 700 researchers attend computer science conference at BGU, celebrating 'golden age' of tech
Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy
The discovery would thus help overcome a major hurdle in producing real dairy proteins without cows, paving the way for more sustainable dairy ingredients and less climate change.
Tel Aviv University plans to rename Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences
The university said the change, made with the Sackler family’s approval, is intended to help secure a major donation for research and teaching in the exact sciences.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into Moon at seven times the speed of sound
The impact will occur on the side of the Moon facing Earth and could raise a cloud of dust and rock fragments that may remain visible through sensitive telescopes for several minutes.
Prehistoric people in Eurasia, North America specifically hunted female mammoths, new study shows
The study used genetic data from bones accumulated by people at 11 sites in Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Russia.
New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC
An FAU statement described the monkey as “draped in glossy black fur with cape-like shoulders, a long sweeping tail and a vivid orange-cream patch around the mouth and nose.”
To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another
Scientists and conservationists are trying to save the northern spotted owl from being pushed out of its habitat and into extinction with shotguns trained on barred owls.
Israeli students earn 13 medals, including five gold, at global Science Olympiads
Israeli students earned 13 medals, including five golds, at international physics, biology, and chemistry Olympiads held worldwide in July.
Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem
Jonty Hurwitz’s works are sculptures smaller than atoms and images created by cylindrical mirrors.
Climate change is stripping nutrients from food, global study with Israeli expert warns
"This is not a distant threat to health," Prof. Asaph Aharoni told the Post, saying up to two-thirds of the world's population already lacks essential micronutrients.
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926