Health&Science
Can AI make Israel the world’s next biotech superpower?
Amid rocket attacks and geopolitical tension, Israeli scientists and tech leaders are pushing forward with AI-driven biotech innovation aimed at revolutionizing drug development  
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 10:44 | 07.10.25
הפגנה פרו פלסטינית בלונדון
Health officials fear further boycott after UK doctors' union cuts ties with Israeli counterpart
The British Medical Association voted to suspend relations with Israel’s medical body over its stance on Gaza, prompting warnings from the IMA that the move could lead to broader professional isolation for Israeli doctors worldwide
Or Hadar | 09:11 | 07.09.25
בן פוקסברונר שנפצע בצוק איתן והכלבה קימבה שמתה בעקבות הפציעה
In memory of his K9 partner, wounded IDF soldier develops sleep tech for trauma survivors
After being seriously wounded in Gaza and losing his K9 partner Kimba, IDF veteran Ben Fuxbruner launched a startup that uses scent-based technology and wearables to improve sleep and ease PTSD symptoms—for soldiers and civilians alike
Gilad Cohen | 09:05 | 07.09.25
השמנה השמנת יתר מדידה באמצעות קליפר
New obesity definition could label millions more as high-risk, Israeli-led study finds
An Israeli-led study applying Europe's updated obesity criteria finds that over 50 million U.S. adults once deemed overweight now qualify as obese—many with serious health conditions; experts warn the findings are also relevant for Israelis
Tzur Gueta | 10:58 | 07.08.25
מטופלת בתרופה לעיכוב אלצהיימר בבית החולים איכילוב
Israel offers groundbreaking Alzheimer’s treatment—but only to the wealthy
Country pioneers Alzheimer’s treatments that slow disease progression, but soaring costs and exclusion from the health basket limit access, prompting calls to prioritize them like cancer therapies
Or Hadar | 22:01 | 07.07.25
Preparing to enter a cooling phase until next year. An illustration of the spacecraft during its close approach to the Sun
Israeli science joins a global effort: Axiom’s Ax-4 mission
Private astronauts arrive at International Space Station, continuing long-standing Israeli research initiative; European spacecraft lost during reentry, US solar probe completes another close pass by the Sun and new telescope begins its mission to map the skies
Ettay Nevoh/Davidson Institute of Science | 20:54 | 07.06.25
לאשה
The body's hidden clock: What's the ideal time for a bathroom break?
Naturopath Almog Gold explains the ancient Chinese medicine concept of the body clock, offering a holistic guide to aligning daily routines with natural energy shifts for optimal health
Anat Lev Adler | 15:04 | 07.05.25
One of the largest museums of its kind. The Diplodocus skeleton at the London Natural History Museum
Bringing the museum into your living room
From Galileo’s contraptions to computers, many exceptional museums offer an online visit around the world; here are some of the greatest
Rami Shalhevethh/Davidson Institute of Science | 11:59 | 07.05.25
אכילת שוקולד
From habits to obsession: Understanding 'small' addictions
Israeli addiction expert explains how stress and war reignite hidden dependencies, and the fine line between harmless habits and harmful compulsions
Inbar Danon Laov | 20:40 | 07.04.25
גיל ביולוגי מול גיל כרונולוגי
A drop of blood may reveal how long—and how well—you’ll live
Test that measures biological—not chronological—age, using DNA markers to assess cognitive and physical function; breakthrough may predict lifespan, identify early decline, help reverse aging through personalized care
Eitan Gefen | 09:19 | 07.04.25
דגלי ישראל ובריטניה
British Medical Association members call to suspend ties with Israel over Gaza war
UK health body delegates vote to suspend ties with Israeli Medical Association over Gaza campaign, as IMA scrambles to prevent formal adoption of the motion; BDS activists celebrate decision
Itamar Eichner, Or Hadar | 15:16 | 07.03.25
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Health Ministry identifies Israel's most poluted, contaminated beaches
Haifa and Herzliya beaches are found to be among the most affected areas in 2024, according to a report that reveals dangerous bacterial contamination at Israeli beaches
Or Hadar, Ilana Curiel | 11:24 | 07.03.25
הגוף מכונה מופלאה. בלי איזה איברים נוכל להסתדר?
These are the organs you really can live without
Israeli medical expert maps the human body’s non-essential organs, revealing which can be removed without compromising daily life—and what’s lost in the process
Ifat Manhardt | 00:46 | 07.03.25
עומר ריינהולד' טיפול עם הפיזיותרפיסט יותם ינאי בביה"ח השיקומי רעות תל אביב
It doesn’t bleed, but it breaks you: Soldier’s hidden injury sheds light on blast trauma
After surviving a missile blast in Gaza, IDF officer returns home with no visible wounds—only to be diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, highlighting surge in hidden brain injuries among Israeli combat troops and need for early intervention
Eitan Gefen | 15:05 | 07.02.25
מתבגרים ומסכים
Study: Israeli teens develop paralyzing addiction to sex, social media post Gaza war
Sweeping new study reveals sharp rise in addiction among Israeli teens since October 7, with boys turning to alcohol, sex and gaming, and girls to social media, binge eating and shopping—signs of a generation struggling to cope with war
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 11:07 | 07.02.25
פיצוץ גרעיני
After damage from Iran's missiles, why do explosion shockwaves shatter windows?
Blast waves cause damage including to structures far from the epicenter, demonstrating the destructive power of pressure imbalances in air and materials
Amit Pando/Davidson Institute of Science | 10:58 | 07.01.25
עין אנושית
US scientist behind breakthrough thyroid drug warns of funding cuts under Trump
Dr. Terry Smith, who helped develop the first treatment for thyroid eye disease, says funding reductions threaten future medical breakthroughs and public health progress
Sharon Kidon | 14:59 | 06.30.25
Naegleria fowleri in its various life stages
Meet the brain-eating amoeba
Naegleria fowleri is a single-celled organism commonly found in warm freshwater; In rare cases, it can enter the human brain and lead to a rapidly lethal outcome—as recently occurred in Texas, how can we reduce the risk?
Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science | 19:15 | 06.28.25
אישה מחזיקה קונדום אמצעי מניעה
Genital warts on the rise as HPV infections surge in Israel
A Tel Aviv man’s personal account of HPV highlights the growing prevalence of genital warts and the dangers of late diagnosis; Experts stress early treatment, vaccination, and public awareness to prevent complications, including cancers linked to high-risk HPV strains
Tzur Gueta | 15:43 | 06.28.25
מכון ויצמן לאחר שנפגע מהמטח האיראני
Israeli scientists unveil leukemia breakthrough just before missile demolishes research building
 After surviving a direct Iranian missile hit, Israeli researchers from the Weizmann Institute revealed a groundbreaking blood test that detects early signs of leukemia and tracks blood aging—offering a painless, data-driven alternative to bone marrow biopsies and advancing cancer diagnostics worldwide
Eitan Gefen | 09:41 | 06.28.25
זירת הנפילה בבאר שבע
After Iran missile hit, Israel outlines massive NIS 1 billion recovery plan for Soroka hospital
Health Ministry says rebuilding plan will require cooperation from the Finance Ministry, the broader government and philanthropic organizations; 'We plan not only to repair but to rebuild more robustly,' says ministry chief
Or Hadar | 13:48 | 06.26.25
Stroke risk: Sleep deprivation during wartime may harm brain
Neurologist explains chronic sleep loss during the Israel-Iran conflict raises stroke risk as prolonged stress and disrupted rest trigger dangerous physiological effects
Tzur Gueta | 10:30 | 06.25.25
מדבר א-רובע אל-ח'אלי
Scientists use AI to combat water scarcity, desertification
AI is emerging as a vital tool for innovative water management and drought resilience worldwide; Israel is a leader in the field in the Middle East, the most water-stressed region in the world 
Addie J. Davis/The Media Line | 12:29 | 06.24.25
בית חולים סורוקה לאחר הפגיעה מהמטח האיראני
Are Israeli hospitals ready for the next missile strike?
A direct missile strike on Soroka Medical Center exposes critical gaps in Israel’s hospital defenses, raising urgent questions about the safety of patients and staff 
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 10:03 | 06.23.25
The last element on the periodic table, found naturally in large quantities — and more importantly, a fissile one. A disc of enriched metallic uranium
From yellowcake to fuel: The process of uranium enrichment explained
What is uranium enrichment? How is it done? Why is it so technically complex — and why is it crucial for both nuclear energy and weapons?  
Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 10:01 | 06.23.25
A new frontier in exoplanet research, owing to the ability to observe relatively cold planets. Planet 14 Herculis c as captured by the James Webb Space Telescope
Why this unusual planetary system is challenging what we know about solar systems
Rare documentation of a planet in an unusual planetary system, a delay in a private mission and a successful launch by Rocket Lab; this week in space
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 20:01 | 06.21.25
אישה אוכלת סלט
From herbs to habits: How to beat stress with nature’s help
With war, stress and daily anxiety affecting body and mind, natural medicine offers a gentle path to calm—from herbs and nutrition to simple rituals that help restore inner balance, ease tension and support emotional resilience for all ages
Carmit Berlin | 18:02 | 06.21.25
Space module
Moon crash and planetary defense: This week in space
A Japanese spacecraft failed in its Moon landing attempt, a new European telescope designed to detect dangerous asteroids, and new research questions whether a galactic collision is truly inevitable; This Week in Space  
Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute of Science | 04:34 | 06.21.25
בית חולים סורוקה לאחר הפגיעה מהמטח האיראני
World Medical Association condemns Iranian strike on Israeli hospital as war crime
International medical body condemns Iranian missile strike on Soroka Medical Center, calling it a serious violation of international law and a blow to medical neutrality
Or Hadar | 13:18 | 06.20.25
צילום אווירי של מתקן הגרעין בפורדו
Nuclear geology: The mountain protecting Iran's Fordow enrichment site
Israel’s strikes on Iran highlight the near-impenetrable defenses of the Fordow nuclear site, underscoring the limitations of conventional weapons against its deeply buried, geologically fortified infrastructure; experts explain unique characteristics
Yogev Israeli | 21:18 | 06.19.25
משלחת איראנית מתארחת במכון ויצמן ברחובות. המשלחת כללה 5 מדענים איראנים, בראשות פרופ' עלי אזאד, רקטור אוניברסיטת טהראן. הם היו חלק ממאמץ איראני להעמיק את קשריה המדעיים עם ישראל, שנחשבה כבר אז למדינה פורצת דרך במדע ובחקלאות. מהבחינה הדיפלומטית, המציאות המתועדת משקפת את שיא היחסים בין ישראל לאיראן בעידן השאה הפרסי טרום המהפכה, כולל שיתופי פעולה בתחומים אזרחיים ומדעיים, 1960
Once host to Iranian scientists, famed Israeli research hub hit by Iranian missile
Decades of Israeli-Iranian scientific ties—once symbolized by the Weizmann Institute hosting Iranian researchers in the 1960s—collapsed this week as an Iranian missile strike destroyed three floors of research labs
Nina Fox, Itamar Eichner | 17:30 | 06.19.25
זירת הנפילה בבאר שבע
Health Ministry orders all hospitals to discharge patients: 'Prepare to release mothers 12 hours after delivery'
In letter to hospital administrators and health funds obtained by Ynet, Health Ministry instructs patient releases until wards are maximally reduced; hospitals instructed to provide guidance on how to handle hazardous materials and leakage of radioactive materials
Or Hadar | 14:37 | 06.19.25
שינה
Israelis face serious sleep crisis amid war, new study shows
As air raid sirens and war with Iran interrupt sleep across Israel, civilian sleep health plummets to crisis levels according to new study; science-backed strategies offer a lifeline amid the exhaustion
Eitan Gefen | 13:44 | 06.19.25
אוניית סוחר. אילוסטרציה
Report: Dozens of stranded Israeli doctors begin sea evacuation amid airspace closure
With Israel’s airspace closed due to war with Iran, hundreds of doctors remain stuck overseas; Health Ministry is organizing rescue efforts, as dozens from leading hospitals board a merchant ship to return home amid surging medical demand
Or Hadar | 18:19 | 06.17.25
נזקי הפגיעה הישירה בבת ים
What war with Iran teaches about blast waves—and how to stay safe
As Iranian missiles strike Israel, experts explain the deadly mechanics of blast waves—how they form, spread and intensify; understanding the science is crucial for strengthening defenses and reducing civilian casualties
Yogev Israeli | 05:57 | 06.17.25
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center prepares for a possible Iranian retaliatory strike against Israel, on June 13, 2025
‘Prepare for the worst’: Israeli hospitals race to secure patients ahead of Iran strike
After a preemptive Israeli strike on Iran, hospitals across the country rushed to relocate patients underground, discharge the stable and prepare for potential retaliation with fortified wards and emergency protocols
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 17:20 | 06.13.25
משקאות קלים בסופר
'Leave our Pepsi alone': Why so many Israelis are hooked on diet cola
Eyal has been downing diet cola for decades, Meirit lasted just 10 minutes without her Cola Zero and Noa wants everyone to stop nagging and let her enjoy her Pepsi Max; But experts warn that even diet drinks can harm your health when consumed daily
Nirit Tzuk | 23:37 | 06.09.25
עמיחי ברמן עם הצמחים
New Israeli method could make tomatoes tastier, stronger
A Tel Aviv University team has developed a breakthrough method for editing large gene families in crop plants; first tested on tomatoes, the tech could transform plant breeding and help develop tastier, climate-resilient, non-GMO varieties
Ynetnews | 18:51 | 06.09.25
פרופ' בן קורן
Israel opens world's first research institute studying hope
Hebrew University pioneers global first institute for hope science, teaching resilience amid war; national 'hope index' to launch and inspect Israeli society's level
Anat Lev Adler | 14:40 | 06.08.25
איוואסקה
DMT emerges as promising tool in treating resistant depression and PTSD
Once known mainly for its role in shamanic rituals, the psychedelic compound is gaining scientific attention for its potential; early clinical trials show promise, though risks and legal barriers remain significant
Dr. Roy Zucker | 10:43 | 06.08.25
המטרה: תאי סרטן
Israeli researchers help achieve breakthrough in myeloma treatment
Doctors from Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center took part in a global study showing that one-third of patients with advanced multiple myeloma remained cancer-free five years after receiving CAR-T therapy, suggesting a possible path to a cure
Oren Reiss | 14:32 | 06.07.25
Planet
Fading hopes for life on exoplanet K2-18b
Researchers recently reported the discovery of a biological molecule in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet - raising excitement about the possibility of life beyond Earth; however, a series of new studies casts significant doubt on the likelihood of life there  
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 12:17 | 06.07.25
לוצי בהט אחות שעושה הסבה ללימודי רפואה
51-year-old medical student: The nurse fulfilling a dream at Ben-Gurion University
Luci Bahat, a nurse at Kaplan Medical Center, decided to follow her dream and study medicine despite her age at same university as her daughter
Or Hadar | 13:23 | 06.06.25
אליסף שטיינר, משה שטיינר ופ'
Israeli stem cell donator saves life of reservist comrade's father
IDF reservists reunite in emotional encounter after anonymous stem cell donor finds out his donation saved his comrade’s relative
Or Hadar | 12:50 | 06.06.25
Surface of Europa as captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft
New Israeli discovery could transform the hunt for alien life
Israeli study suggests a new way to detect life on Jupiter’s moon Europa; new dwarf planet has been identified at the edge of the solar system—this week in space
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 10:49 | 06.06.25
Nostromo’s IceBrick ice battery
Very cool: Israeli startup uses ice to chill buildings and cut carbon footprint in NYC
Nostromo’s IceBrick ice battery tech expands to NYC as grid-friendly cooling solution; slashes energy costs by 30%, avoids polluting peaker plants using water-based storage, deployed via unique service model
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:15 | 06.05.25
אילן רמון על רקע אחד מדפי היומן ששרדו
'He was sharing space with us': Son of Israel’s first astronaut brings his legacy full circle in Houston
Tal Ramon returns to Houston to open an exhibition honoring his father, Ilan Ramon, at the Holocaust Museum; fulfilling the dream of his late mother Rona, the display includes rare Columbia mission items, including a diary page that survived the 2003 disaster
Sharon Kidon | 23:47 | 06.04.25
חיסון נגד קורונה בישראל
CDC expert quits over RFK Jr.’s vaccine rollback: 'Can no longer help the most vulnerable'
The abrupt resignation of Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos follows a controversial directive removing key COVID-19 vaccines from official recommendations; Critics say this undermines medical consensus, leaving vulnerable populations—especially children and pregnant women—without protection or support  
Daniel Edelson, New York | 19:33 | 06.04.25
פעילות גופנית
Exercise cuts cancer death risk by a third, landmark study finds
Structured 3-year exercise program slashes colon cancer mortality by 37% and recurrence by 28% in stage III patients, including Israeli participants; first randomized trial to prove physical activity alone boosts survival
Or Hadar | 11:45 | 06.03.25
אוטיזם
The case for honestly talking about autism sooner
Many parents delay telling their children they’re autistic, fearing confusion or harm; But autistic voices argue that early, honest conversations prevent shame, build self-understanding, and empower kids to face a world often full of misunderstanding with confidence and clarity  
Sivan Keinan | 21:52 | 06.01.25
הסבר איך למצוא את הכוכב ארקטורוס, שאליו מופנה החץ
Arcturus: the star that lit Chicago’s World Fair
In May 1933, Chicago's World Fair lights were illuminated using Arcturus's light, symbolizing a 40-year journey through space; This red giant, 36.7 light-years away, captivates the sky with its brilliance and offers a glimpse into our Sun's future 
Moshe Glantz | 18:33 | 06.01.25
בקטריופאג'ים מדביקים חיידק
Microbes from space: New species discovered on Tiangong station
A new bacterial species discovered aboard China’s Tiangong station shows resilience to extreme conditions; Another study found extremophiles in a NASA spacecraft facility, raising questions about microbial survival and planetary contamination risks  
Davidson Institute of Science | 16:12 | 06.01.25
לפי דיווחים פלסטינים: צה"ל תוקף אוויריות את ארגון הטרור חמאס ברצועת עזה
Expert explains why people in central Israel can hear Gaza bombings
Israeli physicist explains how cooler ground temperatures and sound wave refraction amplify blast noise over 40km, detailing atmospheric physics behind military operations’ audible reach
Yogev Israeli | 11:54 | 06.01.25
פוסט טראומה
Healers among some 3 million Israelis who could be suffering from PTSD
A new program helps address burnout and second-degree trauma in the thousands of professionals working to support Israelis directly affected by the war  
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 07:42 | 06.01.25
גבר מזוקן
Is your beard actually dirtier than your toilet? Science weighs in
Claims that beards are breeding grounds for bacteria have gone viral, but do they hold up to scientific scrutiny? A dermatologist debunks the myths and explains what proper hygiene really means for facial hair
Tzur Gueta | 22:30 | 05.31.25
חייו של התינוק קיי-ג'יי מולדון ניצלו בזכות טיפול באמצעות עריכה גנטית
A medical first: Personalized gene-editing treatment for an infant
Medical breakthrough: Researchers develop a personalized gene-editing therapy in just six months to correct a life-threatening genetic defect in a newborn with a rare and fatal disease
Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science | 19:17 | 05.31.25
ד"ר שלי טפר מתנדבת במכון לרפואה משפטית קיבלה אות מגן שר הבריאות להתנדבות
The US pathologist who helped identify murdered hostages: ‘It stayed with me’
Dr. Shelley Tepper volunteered in Israel after October 7, aiding in war-related autopsies and hostage identifications; recalls intense, emotional experience: 'This is where my heart is, and I’ll do whatever I can to help'
Eitan Gefen | 23:49 | 05.30.25
ChatGPT
People using ChatGPT more may be less conscientious, study finds
Students who rely heavily on ChatGPT may be less conscientious and more likely to doubt their academic abilities, a new study finds, raising concerns about AI’s long-term impact on motivation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Tal Shahaf | 11:30 | 05.30.25
דלתות תא המטען נתקעו. לווייני הדמה, בצורה ובגודל של לווייני סטארלינק מהדור החדש, בתא המטען של ה"שיפ"
Progress and setback in starship’s ninth test flight
After two failed test flights, the spacecraft finally reached space — but entered an uncontrolled spin mid-flight and exploded during reentry into the atmosphere  
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 11:24 | 05.30.25
השתלת לב מלאכותי מתקדם Aeson מתוצרת CARMAT במרכז הרפואי שיבא
The world's most advanced artificial heart was implanted in Israel | Watch from the operating room at Sheba Hospital
Huge excitement in operating room number 9 at the Sheba Heart Center: The world's most advanced artificial heart, Aeson, was implanted into the body of a man in his 50s who suffered from heart failure; The artificial heart will function for a year until a donor heart is found
Or Hadar | 08:37 | 05.30.25
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