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Brainwash: Does ice float?

What is a gossamer wing? What is measured in seconds of arc? And what is a drainage basin?

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute for Science Education | 23:45 | 05.27.23

Botched in Turkey: Israeli patients share the dark side of cheap plastic surgeries

Israeli doctors have to clean up the mess made by sketchy Turkish operators, some of which is irreversible; Smadar Yaakov developed a severe infection following liposuction, tummy tuck, and hip lift surgery; Yael Ohana has been hospitalized for five months with an infected wound; Rinat suffered from breast infection for a month

Adir Yanko | 18:39 | 05.26.23

Everything you need to know about egg freezing: How is it done and at what age?

If you are postponing pregnancy or have a medical problem, you should consider fertility preservation. Egg freezing is a solution for many women and is included in the health services basket under certain circumstances

Dr. Einat Shalom Paz | 08:42 | 05.26.23

Sunscreen is like brushing your teeth, its a must, experts says

Dr. Lehavit Akerman says protecting ourselves from the sun needs to become part of our daily routine, as sunscreens became more efficient and precisely tailored to specific daily practices and specific skin types

Sharon Kidon, Yishai Shenrav | 20:30 | 05.25.23

It's got a big mouth: The fascinating anatomy of the dinosaur known as Irritator

After examining the remains of fossils discovered in Brazil, researchers have deduced that when the predator opened its mouth, the lower jaws spread sideways, expanding its gape, allowing wider meals to be accommodated

Yogev Israely | 18:31 | 05.25.23

Size matters: Study shows modern dogs have larger brains than ancient breeds

Researchers say change in brain size of domesticated dogs stems from urbanization and a more complex social environment; 'In the safe environment provided by humans, there is no need to fear predator attacks or hunt for food'

Yogev Israely | 15:12 | 05.25.23

From soy to almonds: Are milk substitutes healthier?

Who should avoid dairy products? What is the difference between cow's milk and sheep's milk? Is it possible to maintain a diet rich in protein, minerals and essential vitamins even without cheese? Two clinical nutritionists tell you how you can live without dairy products

Rina Drigov | 13:11 | 05.25.23

Quantum computing: Israeli researchers teach quantum physics to AI

Tel Aviv University team manages to build an algorithm that can create new physics problems and present their correct solutions using image-based training; researchers hope it could help in solving modern issues in the field

Ynet | 19:08 | 05.24.23

Climate crisis puts 2 billion people in danger worldwide, study says

Researchers say many of world's most populated areas will be in danger of exposure to extreme heat harmful to human lives by 2100 should global warming continue with countermeasures

Yogev Israely | 18:44 | 05.24.23

Suicide rates surge among younger Israelis

Experts warn that lack of a proper database and budget shortfall makes it impossible to properly tackle the rise in suicide; Health Ministry says due to a new benchmark for the role, it is still working to develop standard

Adir Yanko, Hadar Gil-Ad | 10:43 | 05.24.23

Forget shots, weight-loss drug soon will come in pills

Pfizer and Novo Nordisk publish preliminary findings that indicate their popular weight-loss drug is effective in pill form - with an average loss rate of about 18% of body weight. The pills are expected to receive FDA approval this year and the companies' shares have already gone up

Dr. Itay Gal | 09:10 | 05.24.23

Cambrian explosion shaped Earth's crust chemistry, study reveals

Researchers constructed a map to demonstrate how the chemistry of Earth's crust changed over the past 3 billion years and discovered that, due to the rise in zinc during the Cambrian explosion, the content of this key nutrient in rocks still continue to increase

Yogev Israely | 19:29 | 05.23.23

Israeli has surgery that cured her tinnitus

After visiting numerous doctors, Ofira Aviram was diagnosed with otosclerosis, a condition that affects the structure of the inner ear's bony envelope

Ariela Ayalon | 17:50 | 05.23.23

In breakthrough, Israel researchers find method to regulate autism symptoms

Findings show that nitric oxide production in brain cells leads to a reduction in autism-like symptoms, paving the way for the development of a medicine for autism, which could treat, or even cure, the most prevalent developmental disorder

Dr. Itay Gal | 08:25 | 05.23.23

The transition from celluloid to non-flammable plastic balls in 2014 affected the game’s dynamics. The harder surface of plastic balls reduced spin susceptibility, providing an advantage to players with aggressive attack-oriented styles

The physics of table tennis (AKA ping pong)

The fascinating science behind the fast-paced game of spin, speed and skill - How basic physics, the history of the ping pong ball, and the location of the competition weigh in table tennis

Davidson Institute of Science | 21:01 | 05.22.23

Miracle baby defies odds, leaves hospital after lengthy battle for his life

Dr. Omer Globus says the premature baby, born at 31 weeks, presented challenges beyond what the staff has encountered before, as time and again, he defied the odds

Pesach Benson, TPS | 18:27 | 05.22.23

Mother of eight offers lifeline to infant in need through liver donation

Once she found out she meets all requirements, Bat-Chen Sarig had no hesitation and volunteered to help save the child's life; 'The baby's parents came to visit me and told me he was my son now too'

Tia Barak | 13:33 | 05.22.23

Israeli study finds dogs help boost children's reading skills

New study suggests presence of pets provides a non-judgmental and supportive environment that can aid in enhancing reading abilities

Tamar Trabelsi Hadad | 10:34 | 05.22.23

The algorithm will see you now: Israeli AI in medicine

Imagine a visit to the doctor where both you and your physician stare at a screen that tells you the the exact treatment you need in a matter of seconds based on AI predication, Israel attempts to make it a reality

Prof. Ran Balicer | 17:54 | 05.21.23

'I don't feel like a hero': Wounded Ukrainian fighter recovers in Israel

Oleg Vozyak says that as soon as Russia invaded, he knew he wanted to fight in the front lines, where he lost his leg to injury and started a long rehabilitation process in Israel

Tal Shahar | 14:40 | 05.21.23

The International Space Station with the Dragon spacecraft by SpaceX

Is a new private space station on the horizon?

An ambitious plan for a private space station, the Chinese spacecraft raises important questions, a new program for space debris removal, tourism to the edge of space, and the mystery of water on Mars

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 12:27 | 05.21.23

רופאי טרם רפואה דחופה שלפו קרציה שחיה במשך שבועיים בתוך עורה של מטופלת

Under the skin: Israeli traveler finds live tick lodged in her skin

Live tick had been living inside woman's skin for 2 weeks, causing redness and itching; insect can spread Mediterranean spotted fever, a potentially deadly infectious disease that dozens of Israelis have contracted in recent years

Dr. Itay Gal | 11:24 | 05.21.23

רייאנה ברנאווי (משמאל) עם יתר חברי הצוות במשימה הפרטית

First female Saudi astronaut to launch into space

Two Saudi astronauts will become the first from their country to visit the International Space Station; sending a woman to space is a way for Saudi Arabia to revamp its ultraconservative image

AFP | 09:33 | 05.21.23

It's okay to be a night owl: the science behind your sleep habits

It's not laziness, it's biology: If you struggle to make the most of your mornings, you might be a night owl and need to embrace your natural rhythm and plan your day accordingly; 'Each of us has a biological clock located at the base of the hypothalamus in the brain,' says expert

Mor Shimoni | 13:48 | 05.20.23

The avoidable resurgence of AIDS in Israel

Despite the availability of free HIV tests, advanced drugs and affordable preventive measures, new infections resurface; Ignorance, complacency, and the shocking indifference by the state are the driving forces behind this concerning trend, as well as the absence of a national strategy

Sarit Rosenblum | 14:04 | 05.19.23

Ruti's war: Found kidney donor, then discovered she has cancer

At 58, Ruti Rodney fulfilled a dream and became a flight attendant. Two years later her kidneys shut down and when a donor was found for her she learned that she had cancer. 'Nothing is over until it's over'

Nitzi Yakov | 08:44 | 05.19.23

Frozen water in a comet much situated much closer than previously discovered. An artist's rendition of the comet 238P

Surprise discovery: Water found on nearby comet

Recent estimates suggest that comets composed predominantly of frozen water could exist closer to the sun, although solid evidence of this remained elusive until the current discovery

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute | 21:58 | 05.18.23

Israel FDA branch greenlight just around the corner in boon for local industry

U.S. food and drug regulator opening office in Israel would help reduce red tape in development of new biomedicine products and devices, saving companies millions

Daniel Edelson, New York | 15:00 | 05.18.23

Hospitals must allow female couples to open sperm bank files - Health Ministry

Following an investigation which shows some hospitals in Israel are discriminating against same-sex female couples wanting to open a file in sperm banks, Health Ministry steps in and says will enforce equal treatment for all

Adir Yanko | 00:15 | 05.18.23

'10 minutes to get to the hospital or I die': Israeli copes with rare disease

Millen Levi, 24, shares the pain and risks involved with hereditary angioedema – a rare disease that causes swelling and inflammation in the body's organs, and the revolutionary new treatments that ease it and even prevent passing the disease to the next generation

Millen Levi | 18:34 | 05.17.23

Infant under knife after swallows fridge magnet

Doctors warn parents to watch for suspicious signs of ingestion or aspiration of a foreign object, even if they did not witness the incident and rush to receive care when needed

Raanan Ben Tzur | 13:25 | 05.17.23

Dangerous bacteria common in food

Foodborne infections are very common worldwide, particularly in places where the necessary conditions for storage, preparation, and serving of food aren’t well maintained, here are the most common ones to look out for

Dr. Itay Gal | 12:21 | 05.17.23

When the brain signals to the enteric nervous system, it does so through a special nerve called the vagus nerve

When the brain and gut communicate

The diverse composition of bacteria in the intestines plays a significant role in mental well-being and social behavior, while intestinal inflammation has been linked to development of Alzheimer's disease; What else do we know about the intricate and surprising relationship between the gut and the brain?

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 18:59 | 05.15.23

Book-shaped rock photographed on Mars

Curiosity rover photographs a rock on Mars called Terra Firme, which is shaped like an open book, formed naturally by erosion due to water seeping through crevices and powerful winds

Yogev Israely | 21:25 | 05.14.23

התפרצות הר געש קומברה וייחה ב אי של ספרד לה פאלמה 24 באוקטובר

How do volcanoes erupt?

Eruptions are often the end of lengthy processes unfolding for millions of years, deep beneath the Earth's surface culminating in magma rising above the Earth's surface

Or Eliason, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science | 15:29 | 05.14.23

Health Ministry ends COVID-19 quarantine requirement

Following WHO declaration on the end of medical emergency status, Israel lifts mandatory quarantine for coronavirus patients starting Tuesday - 'We have defeated the pandemic, but not the virus, says last coronavirus czar

Nina Fox, Yair Kraus | 13:32 | 05.14.23

The Moon is the next station, on the way to Mars. The chickpea greenhouse at the International Space Station, upon completion of the experiment during the Rakia mission

Israeli hummus on the way to the Moon: This week in space

A delay in the private mission to the International Space Station, environmental organizations complicating SpaceX’s Starship, and the impending end of Virgin Orbit

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 23:34 | 05.13.23

What color reduces pain, anxiety and which improves sleep quality?

What colors in nature increase attraction, why do most of us like blue (and what is the least popular color), and how does intelligent use of color contribute to our health and quality of life? The surprising science behind the colors

Idan Lushi | 08:28 | 05.12.23

Finding calm in the chaos of conflict: strategies for reducing stress

If you, like many Israelis, are experiencing anxiety amid the tumultuous security situation, physical activity can be just the solution for you to develop emotional resilience and coping abilities

Hadar Varshaviak | 00:19 | 05.11.23

Helping kids cope: 10 essential tips to ease anxiety during troubled times

Block mobile alerts, avoid watching the news together, and don't say 'It will be okay'; Many children feel anxiety and fear in the face of security events, and we can help them with that; Here are 10 practical recommendations to alleviate children's distress

Ynet | 19:02 | 05.10.23

מאובני אמוניטים בצבע זהב, שהתגלו בפצלי פוסידוניה בגרמניה

Not fools gold: New study explains 'golden' fossils

Researchers say exceptionally well-preserved fossils, dated 183 million years ago and found in today's Germany, receive their golden color from a mixture of chemicals and exposure to oxygen

Yogev Israely | 13:16 | 05.10.23

Thought COVID-19 is a thing of the past? It isn't

As 28-year-old Peleg finds out, it is still entirely possible to contract the virus, and although it's true that on average, those who've received the shots are far less likely to develop severe symptoms, it is by no means a guarantee

Attila Somfalvi, Nir Cohen, Dr. Itay Gal | 19:26 | 05.08.23

Does our environment affect our height?

Our final height is mainly a result of genetics, but where we live also has quite an effect on our body's potential to be shorter or taller

Yael Korem, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science | 17:06 | 05.08.23

COVID's no longer an emergency but should we still get vaccinated?

The World Health Organization ended the medical emergency status of the COVID-19 pandemic due to declining deaths worldwide; However, the virus remains a concern, particularly with regards to long COVID; What has humanity gained from the pandemic, which has killed nearly 6.9 million people worldwide?

Dr. Itay Gal | 23:37 | 05.07.23

Struggling to lose weight? Don't blame your metabolism

Contrary to what some of us believe, metabolic activity doesn't slow in our 20s; Dr. William Li, an American physician and researcher, challenges several popular myths and explains how it is possible to improve metabolism by combining a Mediterranean-Asian diet and even lose weight

Noga Shavit-Raz | 22:00 | 05.07.23

אור בעל תכונות כיראליות מיוחדות - שדה מסתובב בצורת הספרה 8

Brainwash: What's the charge of an electron?

Who uses LiDAR? Where can you find ganglions? And what is a pulsar? Click here and test your knowledge

Ettay Nevo and Ofir Kuperman / Davidson Institute of Science | 15:03 | 05.05.23

Fruit Roll-Ups - Why are they so addictive? A dietician answers

The Fruit Roll-Ups TikTok craze sweeping young people has even led to a warning by the Health Ministry; What does this candy contain, and is there any reasonable way to consume it? Clinical dietitian Shiri Nakash provides tips

Shiri Nakash | 03:39 | 05.05.23

SpaceX Starlink satellites seen from Israel on Thursday

Starlink satellites seen clearly over Israel after Thursday launch

Company launched 56 satellites from Cape Canaveral earlier in the day, see clearly in the night sky, likely due to solar panels reflecting sunlight towards the eastern Mediterranean

Yaron Druckman | 23:20 | 05.04.23

שחזור של הסביבה הצמחית באנטארקטיקה ושל השריפות שהתרחשו בה בעת תקופת הקרטיקון

Unraveling Antarctica's past: forest fires during the Age of Dinosaurs

During the Cretaceous period, Antarctica experienced frequent forest fires that destroyed vegetation and shaped its terrestrial environments more than previously believed

Yogev Israely | 13:33 | 05.04.23

Israeli Health Ministry sounds the alarm on Fruit Roll-Ups candy craze

Health officials warn of dangers of highly processed, sugary product which became a global TikTok trend; 'Just because the candy causes buzz and discussion on the Internet, does not mean that it is healthy for your children’

Adir Yanko | 04:45 | 05.04.23

Philips slams hospital: Aftermarket part blamed for death of Israeli patient

Philips report reveals third-party parts installed in catheter device instead of replacing the entire machine; health fund owning the hospital says probe into incident still ongoing

Adir Yanko | 00:27 | 05.04.23

Ancient wine grapes related to today's varieties, DNA shows

International study led by two Israeli universities analyzed 1,000-year-old seeds discovered at archaeological excavations in the Negev; the findings are 'significant for Israel's modern wine industry,' scientist says

Ynet | 17:41 | 05.03.23

Israel in race for next big weight loss medication

Ozempic, the famous injection for treating obesity that has been so difficult to obtain, will soon become old news, as the pharmaceutical industry is working tirelessly on the next generation of drugs, so what's on the menu?

The Atlantic, Yasmin Tiag | 16:02 | 05.03.23

piece of freshly 3D-printed cultivated grouper fish

Israel uses 3D fish printing to make edible fish

Rehovot based Steakholder Foods partners with Singapore's Umami to produce fish filets without impact on dwindling populations hoping to be in market next year

Reuters | 12:41 | 05.03.23

Stephanie Horowitz: Pioneering and grueling work at the forefront of science

Remembering Jewish chemists murdered at Treblinka

Stephanie Horowitz participates in the ground-breaking discovery of isotopes, leading to the Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded to British Frederick Soddy who acknowledges her contribution

Ettay Nevo | 09:03 | 05.03.23

Shoot for the stars: Israeli scientist shines at NASA

At the age of 40, Dr. Eliad Peretz awarded one of American space agency’s highest accolades for outstanding contributions to space research, joining names such as Carl Sagan and Alan Shepard

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 21:39 | 05.02.23

Selective vaccination: Discrimination against newborns of Ethiopian origin

Israeli mothers of Ethiopian origin are required to vaccinate their newborns against tuberculosis immediately after birth, since the disease is common in their country. But babies whose mothers are from other countries where the disease is common, are not required to get the shot. 'It's inappropriate and insulting.'

Adir Yanko | 15:23 | 05.02.23

Brain gym: How to improve your memory in 10 simple steps

What types of memory are stored in our brain and where, and how can you improve it? Dr. Lior Ungar, a neurosurgeon specialist, reveals several research-based methods to do so

Dr. Itay Gal | 13:14 | 05.02.23

Space is more complex than we understand. A James Webb telescope image of the NGC 346 region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, where planets are being formed in places researchers didn't expect

Musk in trouble? SpaceX faces probe into failed launch

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration sets off investigation into April explosion, another crash on the Moon, the liquid core of Mars, and surprising exoplanets - this week in space

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 21:44 | 05.01.23

Most planets likely able to sustain life, study finds

Oceans under ice on planets orbiting red dwarf stars have significant potential for life, according to a Hebrew University study published in the scientific journal 'Nature Communications'

Noa Fisher | 15:31 | 05.01.23

Health&science

Health&Science

Brainwash: Does ice float?

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute for Science Education

Botched in Turkey: Israeli patients share the dark side of cheap plastic surgeries

Adir Yanko

Everything you need to know about egg freezing: How is it done and at what age?

Dr. Einat Shalom Paz

Sunscreen is like brushing your teeth, its a must, experts says

Sharon Kidon, Yishai Shenrav

It's got a big mouth: The fascinating anatomy of the dinosaur known as Irritator

Yogev Israely

Size matters: Study shows modern dogs have larger brains than ancient breeds

Yogev Israely

From soy to almonds: Are milk substitutes healthier?

Rina Drigov

Quantum computing: Israeli researchers teach quantum physics to AI

Ynet

Climate crisis puts 2 billion people in danger worldwide, study says

Yogev Israely

Suicide rates surge among younger Israelis

Adir Yanko, Hadar Gil-Ad

Forget shots, weight-loss drug soon will come in pills

Dr. Itay Gal

Cambrian explosion shaped Earth's crust chemistry, study reveals

Yogev Israely

Israeli has surgery that cured her tinnitus

Ariela Ayalon

In breakthrough, Israel researchers find method to regulate autism symptoms

Dr. Itay Gal

The physics of table tennis (AKA ping pong)

Davidson Institute of Science

Miracle baby defies odds, leaves hospital after lengthy battle for his life

Pesach Benson, TPS

Mother of eight offers lifeline to infant in need through liver donation

Tia Barak

Israeli study finds dogs help boost children's reading skills

Tamar Trabelsi Hadad

The algorithm will see you now: Israeli AI in medicine

Prof. Ran Balicer

'I don't feel like a hero': Wounded Ukrainian fighter recovers in Israel

Tal Shahar

Is a new private space station on the horizon?

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science

Under the skin: Israeli traveler finds live tick lodged in her skin

Dr. Itay Gal

First female Saudi astronaut to launch into space

AFP

It's okay to be a night owl: the science behind your sleep habits

Mor Shimoni

The avoidable resurgence of AIDS in Israel

Sarit Rosenblum

Ruti's war: Found kidney donor, then discovered she has cancer

Nitzi Yakov

Surprise discovery: Water found on nearby comet

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute

Israel FDA branch greenlight just around the corner in boon for local industry

Daniel Edelson, New York

Hospitals must allow female couples to open sperm bank files - Health Ministry

Adir Yanko

'10 minutes to get to the hospital or I die': Israeli copes with rare disease

Millen Levi

Infant under knife after swallows fridge magnet

Raanan Ben Tzur

Dangerous bacteria common in food

Dr. Itay Gal

When the brain and gut communicate

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science

Book-shaped rock photographed on Mars

Yogev Israely

How do volcanoes erupt?

Or Eliason, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science

Health Ministry ends COVID-19 quarantine requirement

Nina Fox, Yair Kraus

Israeli hummus on the way to the Moon: This week in space

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science

What color reduces pain, anxiety and which improves sleep quality?

Idan Lushi

Finding calm in the chaos of conflict: strategies for reducing stress

Hadar Varshaviak

Helping kids cope: 10 essential tips to ease anxiety during troubled times

Ynet

Not fools gold: New study explains 'golden' fossils

Yogev Israely

Thought COVID-19 is a thing of the past? It isn't

Attila Somfalvi, Nir Cohen, Dr. Itay Gal

Does our environment affect our height?

Yael Korem, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science

COVID's no longer an emergency but should we still get vaccinated?

Dr. Itay Gal

Struggling to lose weight? Don't blame your metabolism

Noga Shavit-Raz

Brainwash: What's the charge of an electron?

Ettay Nevo and Ofir Kuperman / Davidson Institute of Science

Fruit Roll-Ups - Why are they so addictive? A dietician answers

Shiri Nakash

Starlink satellites seen clearly over Israel after Thursday launch

Yaron Druckman

Unraveling Antarctica's past: forest fires during the Age of Dinosaurs

Yogev Israely

Israeli Health Ministry sounds the alarm on Fruit Roll-Ups candy craze

Adir Yanko

Philips slams hospital: Aftermarket part blamed for death of Israeli patient

Adir Yanko

Ancient wine grapes related to today's varieties, DNA shows

Ynet

Israel in race for next big weight loss medication

The Atlantic, Yasmin Tiag

Israel uses 3D fish printing to make edible fish

Reuters

Remembering Jewish chemists murdered at Treblinka

Ettay Nevo

Shoot for the stars: Israeli scientist shines at NASA

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science Education

Selective vaccination: Discrimination against newborns of Ethiopian origin

Adir Yanko

Brain gym: How to improve your memory in 10 simple steps

Dr. Itay Gal

Musk in trouble? SpaceX faces probe into failed launch

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science

Most planets likely able to sustain life, study finds

Noa Fisher