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Number of soldiers needing psychological care to rise to 10,000, report shows
Defense Ministry prepares to admit some 20,000 new wounded soldiers by end of 2024, as 8,000 of them are expected to grapple with various psychological responses such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other symptoms
Adir Yanko, Nina Fox
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23:53 | 04.19.24
How Pluto got its heart
Researchers suggest that Pluto's heart-shaped feature, known as a planetary splat, likely resulted from an oblique collision with a slow-moving celestial body early in its history, shaping its distinct appearance
Yogev Israely
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11:10 | 04.18.24
Israeli experts in study that may revolutionize graphene use, quantum computing
Tel Aviv University researchers that were part of the new study say it marks a breakthrough in allowing growth of graphene strips fit for use as semiconductors
Ynet
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22:35 | 04.17.24
Untapped gold mine: the future of children's health tech
Digital health sector for children is expanding, particularly in Israel, known for its innovation in medical technology; startups are leveraging AI and machine learning to revolutionize children's healthcare, making it more accessible and personalized
Ziv Elul
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12:17 | 04.17.24
Israeli study shows ChatGPT scores better than doctors in license exams
Experts surprised to find popular AI model passes Israeli medical test and say future integration with information management could save time and improve health care quality
Eitan Gefen
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00:07 | 04.17.24
Israeli scientists find largest stellar black hole in our galaxy
Data from the European space mission Gaia reveals that the black hole is more than three times heavier than any known in our galaxy, and is 33 times the mass of the sun
Yaron Drukman
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12:50 | 04.16.24
Combat medic injured twice in Gaza returns to battlefield: 'Can't leave comrades behind'
Since the beginning of the war, Dr. Shachaf treated some 80 wounded soldiers, and just two days after he was injured for the second time, he returned to his battalion and continued fighting and saving lives
Yoav Zitun
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22:54 | 04.15.24
Israeli woman’s hair catches fire during cigarette break after lice treatment
Northern Israel woman applied a highly flammable lice treatment to her hair; as it dried, she attempted to light a cigarette, igniting her hair and hands; her quick-thinking 12-year-old son doused the flames with a pan of water
Israel Moskowitz, Lior El-Hai
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20:55 | 04.15.24
Milky Way galaxy played major role in Egyptian beliefs, study finds
New study citing ancient Egyptian source presents compelling argument, saying the astronomical body was seen as the embodiment of a primordial deity
Yogev Israely
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12:46 | 04.15.24
When blood runs dry - transfusion typing
How can the appropriate blood types for transfusion be identified in cases of operations, accidents, or disease without risking lives?
Erez Bibi / Davidson Institute of Science
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16:36 | 04.13.24
The new lunar rovers: This week in space
NASA selects models for the new moon rover, a new lunar time standard, Chinese reconnaissance satellites, and a distant exoplanet with a dark side - this week in space
Davidson Institute of Science
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17:52 | 04.12.24
Ozempic will no longer be prescribed for weight loss, Health Ministry orders
Now that the drug Wegovy has been introduced for treating obesity, Ozempic should only be prescribed for the treatment of diabetes; Neither drug is covered for treating obesity, however, and Wegovy is 2-3 times more expensive
Adir Yanko
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01:00 | 04.12.24
IDF breaks records in life-saving response to war injuries
Slashing time from injury to hospitalization, deploying senior practitioners to fighting units, administering blood transfusion in the field, are among new practices put in place by Medical Corps
Yoav Zitun
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13:45 | 04.11.24
Israeli mathematician wins Turing Award
Prof. Avi Wigderson, 67, receives ACM prize, known as the Computer Science Nobel, for his long career; published hundreds of articles and won several awards and scholarships
Yaron Drukman
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23:34 | 04.10.24
Court allows return of deported Chinese Medicine practitioner
Cancer sufferers tell court of the benefits to them in the treatment administered by Dr. Li Hong-Bo's which was not recognized by the Health Ministry
Itamar Eichner
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22:17 | 04.10.24
Kibbutz residents reunite with tank crew who saved them on October 7
Half a year after the deadly Hamas attack, Kibbutz Nirim residents visit IDF soldiers from the 77th battalion who arrived at their community with a broken tank and eliminated terrorists in the area
Ariela Ayalon
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16:30 | 04.10.24
Khan Younis mother gives birth, saves son in Israeli hospital
After arriving from Gaza to help son suffering from leukemia before October 7, doctors recommended mother have another child to provide bone marrow donation for ill son
Itamar Eichner
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10:50 | 04.09.24
IDF soldier seriously wounded in Gaza regains consciousness in hospital
After nearly two months in Soroka ICU, Ari Shpitz regains consciousness and communicates with family; 'It's a great miracle,' mother says
Ilana Curiel
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09:30 | 04.09.24
Defense Ministry braces for 20,000 injured by end of year
Rehabilitation department aims to provide each member of the IDF or security forces wounded since the start of the war, with practical, financial and emotional support and to extend it to families as well; opens hotline for PTSD sufferers
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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23:44 | 04.08.24
Are weight loss injections indirectly linked to fertility?
An article titled 'Ozempic Babies' in People magazine featured stories of women who unexpectedly conceived while using the weight loss injection, some of whom had struggled with infertility for years and others who were on birth control pills; Has a potent solution to fertility issues been discovered? Yes... and no
Ifat Manhardt
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16:22 | 04.08.24
Here's what you need to know about today's total solar eclipse
We won't see it here in Israel but millions in North America and around that part of the world will see the moon completely blot out the sun for just a couple of minutes
Reuters
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13:01 | 04.08.24
Over half of Israeli students experience mental distress daily post-Oct. 7, survey finds
Education Ministry conducts first survey since Hamas massacre, examining mental and functional state of middle and high school students, and the result is alarming; silver lining: increase in desire to contribute to country
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad
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10:52 | 04.08.24
Israeli researchers design 'smart liquids'
Dr. Ayala Lampel is pioneering the creation of minuscule liquid droplets that possess the remarkable capacity to react to particular environmental stimuli; Her most recent research has successfully showcased the development of an intelligent liquid, specifically designed to function as a highly responsive biosensor
Ynet
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22:05 | 04.07.24
Terror victim's lungs save IDF soldier wounded in Gaza battle
Lungs of Lidor Levi, murdered in stabbing attack at southern Israel shopping center, transplanted in soldier, 23, critically wounded in Gaza in January; Levi's heart transplanted into 63-year-old man
Sarit Rosenblum
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15:31 | 04.07.24
Israeli doctors remove 2.5-pound cancerous tumor from four-year-old girl
Toddler rushed to northern Israel hospital with severe abdominal pain; doctors find tumor weighing over 10% of her body weight
Eitan Glikman
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13:26 | 04.07.24
Do you think your sense of smell is perfect? Research shows you may be wrong
The subtle decline in our sense of smell as we age may elude us but can herald the early stages of neurological conditions
Gal Manella, Davidson Institute of Science
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01:19 | 04.07.24
Eyes speak volumes: the power of eye contact in human communication
From infancy, eye contact is crucial in human interactions, fostering intimacy and conveying information; its interpretation varies across cultures and is influenced by mental and neurological conditions
Gal Perlman/Davidson Institute of Science
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20:09 | 04.06.24
Israeli doctors juggle battlefield bravery with hospital heroics
Combat medics have been dramatically needed both in the field and in Israeli hospitals to save lives since October 7; doctors enlisted without hesitating and each has their own story about their service
Lior Ohana
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17:48 | 04.06.24
Israeli study finds link of high blood sugar levels to Dementia
After Israeli study, doctors urged to look out for signs of cognitive decline in diabetic patients and ensure they receive proper care including enlisting family, providing at home nursing and updating medications
Dr. Ilan Green
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12:52 | 04.04.24
Researchers find 7,000-year-old advanced canoes used in the Mediterranean Sea
Fragments of five ancient canoes reveal maritime technology began advancing at a rapid pace during the Neolithic era and was used throughout the Mediterranean Sea
Yogev Israely
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10:49 | 04.03.24
1 in 5 wounded soldiers suffers from psychological injury
Defense and Health ministries announce new joint committee to improve connectivity between the wounded and mental health officials to facilitate access to care; More than 6,400 wounded personnel have been treated by the rehabilitation division since October 7
Adir Yanko
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19:06 | 04.02.24
International conference held on AI in the service of medicine
More than 500 attend event hosted by non-profit Lemaanchem at Weizmann Institute including executives from international tech firms, medical professionals hospital administrators, researchers
Ynet
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10:18 | 04.02.24
Netanyahu to stay in hospital for additional day after hernia surgery
Following successful hernia surgery, Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu will be discharged Tuesday while continuing to oversee his duties from Hadassah Medical Center
Itamar Eichner
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20:36 | 04.01.24
Netanyahu has successful hernia surgery
Hernia discovered Saturday after the prime minister felt uncomfortable, and the surgery took place overnight between Sunday and Monday; while he was under anesthesia Justice Minister Yariv Levin stepped in
Adir Yanko, Roni Green Shaulov
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09:47 | 04.01.24
Israeli scientists capture 'once-in-a-lifetime' supernova
Using the Hubble Space Telescope and considerable ingenuity, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers document star exploding in galaxy neighboring Milky Way
Yaron Drukman
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23:57 | 03.30.24
Trauma and psychedelics: how drugs affected Nova music festival massacre survivors
On October 7, thousands of ravers at Nova were under the influence of psychedelics, marking a unique case of mass trauma on drugs; new research explores how it affected survivors' trauma processing, aiding some and clouding others' consciousness
Dana Feuer
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23:29 | 03.30.24
Just dare stand in her way
Even today, talented women still have to fight for their place in science, academia, and in general but are unwilling to stay silent as in the past
Dr. Liat Ben-David/Davidson Institute of Science Education
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10:21 | 03.30.24
Israeli drug experimental system launched to space: This week in space
An Israeli lab on the ISS, building blocks of life found on the Bennu asteroid, Chinese moon satellite, and ice buildup on the European telescope
Davidson Institute of Science
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20:35 | 03.29.24
Researchers shed light on largest cormorant in history
Despite the spectacled cormorant having gone extinct nearly 180 ago, little is known about its origins; two researchers join together to find more information on the mysterious bird
Yogev Israely
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16:25 | 03.29.24
Dogs can associate words with objects, study finds
Man's best friend's mind works much like humans when it comes to matching things up with the word that defines them, researchers in Budapest discovered
Reuters
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10:17 | 03.29.24
'I'm living in a bad movie that never ends': IDF doctor chronicles daring wounded soldier evacuations in Gaza
Lieutenant Colonel Dr. A. documents the wartime efforts of the Search and Rescue Unit in Gaza, discusses the difficult situations that arise in warfare; most importantly, he talks about how the IDF has improved in the field of medicine and how more lives are saved
Hilla Alroy
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17:22 | 03.27.24
Many IDF wounded experience concussions, study finds
Neurological researchers say 60% of war casualties in rehabilitation experience various degrees of brain injuries, as some never even make it to hospitals, faced with a range of symptoms for months
Adir Yanko
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07:34 | 03.27.24
Revolutionizing healthcare, Israel hosts first-ever AI in medicine conference
AI in the Service of Medicine conference will bring together AI experts and private sector leaders to discuss latest developments enhancing disease diagnosis, improving physician efficiency and addressing personnel shortages in medical systems
Havatzelet Damari
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19:05 | 03.24.24
Warning! Colored contacts could cause blindness, doctor says
Ahead of traditional Purim dress-ups, Dr. Yishai Weill says irresponsible purchase and use of colored contacts could lead to irreversible eye conditions and even blindness
Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Sharon Kidon
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18:32 | 03.23.24
Brainwash: What did Marie Curie discover?
What is the Kübler-Ross model? What was Rosalind Franklin's contribution to science? Which woman is considered to have been the first programmer? A challenging scientific trivia on women in science
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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18:08 | 03.23.24
Blind sight, forgetful recall: the riddle of unconscious memories
Although Freud’s theory regarding the existence of unconscious memories wasn’t founded on empirical scientific evidence, contemporary discoveries in the field of brain research reveal phenomena that can be interpreted in ways that parallel his ideas
Rotem Mika/ The Davidson Institute
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14:17 | 03.23.24
Impressive success for starship: This week in space
Third successful trial for SpaceX's giant spacecraft, new estimations as to the age of the universe, an attempt to save an old spacecraft, and the explosion of a Japanese rocket
Ettay Nevo
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18:31 | 03.22.24
Genetically engineered pig's kidney transplanted in 62-year-old man
Operation in Boston's Mass. General could bring hope to millions after man suffering from end-stage Kidney disease receives organ, no longer on dialysis
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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23:04 | 03.21.24
Israeli researcher awarded IEEE medal, the Nobel Prize of engineering
Hagit Messer-Yaron recognized for contributions to sensing environment using wireless communication networks from world's largest professional association
Ynet
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20:34 | 03.20.24
Female vs. male brain - gender gap in brain health and research
Research in the field of brain health is mainly focused on men and tends to overlook women and their unique characteristics; why isn’t it enough to only study men?
Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science
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16:37 | 03.20.24
Geologists find evidence of oldest earthquake on Earth
Experts identify tectonic shifts that took place billions of years ago claim location was likely the place where life first began to evolve
Yogev Israely
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15:15 | 03.19.24
Israeli IVF clinic imported embryos with a genetic disease, probe finds
Health Ministry estimated three women receive faulty eggs from a donor with a genetic defect; court released, under restrictive conditions, the senior doctor who owns fertility clinic and the laboratory manager involved in the case
Adir Yanko, Adam Kutub
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20:16 | 03.18.24
New treatment cures IDF reservist's 30-year tremor
After serving in Gaza, Motti Ben-Lulu sought innovative neurological treatment for his 30-year battle with severe hand tremors; 'I emerged from the treatment a new person,' he says, 'for the first time, I can eat spaghetti or hammer a nail'
Lior El-Hai
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08:12 | 03.18.24
Study links microplastics to increased heart attack and stroke risk
Reasearchers find people with plaque buildup in their neck arteries containing tiny plastic particles more likely to experience heart attacks, strokes or die from any cause within almost 3 years
Gilad Jalon
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12:40 | 03.17.24
Third starship launch: this week in space
SpaceX is set to launch again its revolutionary spacecraft, new findings regarding planet formation and the discovery of low oxygen levels on Jupiter's moon
Ettay Nevo/ The Davidson Institute of Science
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11:13 | 03.16.24
A doctor and a nurse save life of a passenger on a flight from Israel to London
Shortly after takeoff, a British passenger began showing signs of an allergic reaction, and luckily Dr. Jacob Segal and Nurse Ruti Orlevitz were on board and provided him with medical treatment; 'It was a very stressful situation, he could have died within seconds' Nurse Orlevitz says
Adir Yanko
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19:33 | 03.15.24
Brainwash: What are Eukaryotes?
What are Eukaryotes? Does temperature affect water density? And who utilizes the Theory of Mind? A challenging scientific trivia
Davidson Institute of Science
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17:27 | 03.15.24
Scientists crack secrets of biggest volcanic blast in history
Scientists discover Kikai-Akahoya eruption, the most potent on record, occurred 7,300 years ago near Japan, ejecting 71 cubic kilometers of debris—three times the volume of Mount Tambora's 1815 eruption, previously deemed the strongest
Yogev Israely
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08:31 | 03.14.24
Meet the young Israeli scientist taking on the toughest diseases
Tomer Yaron-Barir has a PhD in computational biology from Cornell University and is studying medicine at Columbia University in New York - and he isn't even 30; He is currently on the Forbes' '30 Under 30' list for his contributions to the field of science and resear
Gilad Yalon
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00:20 | 03.13.24
The dangers of nut allergy and how to avoid severe reactions
Food allergies manifest in early life and can pose a serious, even lethal, threat, causing anaphylactic shock, which can lead to swelling around the vocal cords and potential suffocation; It's always a good idea to keep an Epipen handy
Dr. Joseph Pansoff
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08:55 | 03.12.24
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