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Israel's Sheba children’s hospital among most advanced in world
New facility offers new medical technology, unique early genetic tests and the detection and treatment of rare diseases for Israeli children, and kids from entire region
i24NEWS
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10:37 | 02.07.23
Israeli study shows fiber optics could save lives in future earthquakes
Hebrew University study in Scientific Reports peer-reviewed journal shows fiber optic cables could provide 30 to 40 second advanced warning before a quake at the bottom of the sea
Ilana Curiel
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19:23 | 02.06.23
What Is myotonic dystrophy?
Being an inherited neuromuscular disease, the often-fatal, multi-system disorder could often be challenging to diagnose in its early stages, leading to muscular atrophy and cardiovascular issues
Erez Bibi, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science
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09:48 | 02.06.23
U.S. astronaut celebrates Space Week in Israel
Victor Glover says everyone should aspire to fulfill their dreams and touch the stars; is hopeful he would join a mission to the moon, the first since 1972
Attila Somfalvi
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22:51 | 02.02.23
This comet is about to fly past Earth, Israeli expert explains how to best see it
Comet C/2022 E3 will brush past our blue orb for the first time in almost 50,000 years and will be visible to the naked eye
Alexandra Lukash
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17:58 | 02.01.23
In first, Israeli doctors performed kidney transplants in Gaza
A delegation of 25 doctors who are all members of the Physicians for Human Rights NGO entered the strip for the surgery, while also providing medical equipment, drugs and training for local personnel
Ynet
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12:47 | 02.01.23
Israeli diplomat masters eight languages using artificial intelligence
Using cutting-edge deep learning technology, Foreign Ministry now allows online users to converse with an Israeli diplomat in their native tongue
Itamar Eichner
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13:01 | 01.31.23
Israeli youth in grips of mental health catastrophe post-pandemic, report finds
National Council for the Child says state of Israeli children and teens deteriorated in almost every aspect while mental health care services overwhelmed
Hadar Gil-Ad
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11:22 | 01.31.23
Political views can be predicted by brain activity, Israeli study says
Tel Aviv University researchers say political affiliations and inclinations can be foretold by analyzing the most primary parts of our brains; ‘At the most basic brain level, rightists and leftists in Israel literally don't see and hear the same things’
i24NEWS
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20:04 | 01.30.23
Wounded Israeli soldier becomes doctor at the same hospital that saved his life
Dr. Roi Glam was seriously wounded during military operation in Jenin 20 years ago; in his hospital bed, he decided that his future was in medicine; 'I try to see myself in every wounded soldier,' he says
Lior El-Hai
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17:28 | 01.30.23
Brainwash: What is cloud computing?
What is brass? What do bees eat? What is normal force? Take our challenging scientific trivia
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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10:50 | 01.30.23
Israel cooperates in building Bahrain futuristic hospital
Sheba Medical Center to play active role in first facility to inject Accelerate, Redesign, Collaborate (ARC) medical innovations; director Yoel Har-Even says project offers hope without borders to Bahrain and Gulf region
i24NEWS
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10:26 | 01.30.23
Israeli study finds people with autism feel pain more intensively
Researchers find pain suppression mechanism less effective in people with autism contradicting common belief they are 'indifferent to pain'
i24NEWS
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22:46 | 01.29.23
Are collagen supplements worth taking?
In recent years the popularity of collagen-containing dietary supplements has been on the rise, but do our bodies actually need more of what they produce naturally?
Sapir Havusha Laufer, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science
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15:10 | 01.29.23
Skincare guru of Israel's stars opens shop in London
Starting off in a humble clinic in southern Israel, Keren Bartov is now ready to conquer the English capital with her unique selection of state-of-the-art skin treatments that have lured big names such as Hollywood star Gal Gadot
Shiri Glass
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17:22 | 01.25.23
Israeli scientists identify key protein that could slow aging
Team of Israeli and international researchers uncovers key preventive measure of DNA breakdown, which also is linked to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and in the future may be able to delay or prevent age-related diseases
The Media Line
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12:45 | 01.25.23
Israeli woman gives birth only on 'special dates'
Shalhevet Harari from northern Israel welcomes her first son on 1/23/23 after three daughters who were also born on unique dates
Lior El-Hai
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23:46 | 01.24.23
What's premature ejaculation and how to overcome it? Israeli expert has the answer
The condition will affect 30% of men throughout their lives, but Dr. Shelly Varod has a few solutions to the sticky problem
Dr. Shelly Varod
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19:37 | 01.24.23
The scientist who tried to save the world
It has been 65 years since U.S. chemist Linus Pauling submitted his petition against nuclear testing, an adequate time to recall the story of one of the most important scientists of the 20th century
Lavi Bigman, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science
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15:46 | 01.22.23
Brainwash: What happened in science in 2022?
Where did the Orion spacecraft fly? What variant of COVID-19 took over the world? and what is ChatGPT? Take a challenging scientific trivia
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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19:58 | 01.21.23
Israel says has not found a link between Pfizer COVID shot and stroke
The coronavirus task force claim they 'have not turned up such a finding' after FDA flagged the jab as possibly linked to a type of brain stroke in older adults
Reuters
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16:09 | 01.19.23
Is it possible to enjoy fear?
Acting as a defense mechanism to heighten our reflexes, fear can cause us to feel an array of emotions in a heightened manner, including pleasure
Tal Fisher, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science
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13:29 | 01.18.23
Requests for abortions in Israel at record high, report says
Central Bureau of Statistics data show 99.5% of requests to terminate pregnancy approved in 2021; 50.1% of applications made by married women, 6.8% by women under 19
Nina Fox
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20:22 | 01.17.23
The clitoris — the elusive frontier puzzling Israeli men and women alike
This tiny organ’s sole purpose is the woman’s pleasure, yet many don’t have the foggiest idea about it; Dr. Zachy Ben-Zion explains how getting familiar with your happy button can do wonders for your sex life
Dr. Zahy Ben-Zion
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19:47 | 01.17.23
Israel reverses short-lived ban on French C-section
Knesset women’s rights committee overturns ‘rash’ Health Ministry's prohibition on procedure after two days following outcry
Adir Yanko
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20:29 | 01.16.23
The secrets of garlic
Garlic can be a great addition to many foods and contains medicinal properties, but did you know that it can also disrupt magnetic fields?
Dr. Tom Bielik, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science
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11:39 | 01.16.23
Scientists reconstruct face of pharaoh of Exodus
Using CT software, scientists employ sophisticated 3D imagery to visualize how the famed Egyptian ruler looked at the age of 45 and 90
Gilad Meiri
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14:30 | 01.15.23
Scientific fraud: The dark side of research
We are all warned we shouldn't cheat in school and doing so could lead to academic papers or even entire degrees being rescinded if they were gained in fraudulent ways
Jonathan Berkheim, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science
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20:36 | 01.12.23
Ukraine turns to Israel for insights on coping with trauma amid war with Russia
Ukrainian officials arrive in Sderot, a recurrent target of Gaza rocket fire, to tap into vast experience it acquired in the field through decades of bloody conflicts
Matan Tzuri
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14:45 | 01.12.23
Not clowning around: Israeli study shows importance of medical clowns
Researchers at Tel Aviv University and the Israel Center for Medical Simulation say skills needed for a clown care professional, include establishing an emotional connection with the patient; clowns also increase patients' desire to follow medical regimen
i24NEWS
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10:35 | 01.12.23
Young Israeli rheumatologist to become professor at just 35
With more than 200 scientific papers under his belt, Sheba Medical Center’s Dr. Abdulla Watad is poised to receive a title normally reserved for people decades his senior
Adir Yanko
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20:36 | 01.11.23
Israel sees record number of organ transplantations in 2022
National Transplant Center data shows that despite the increase, number of people on waiting lists is still very high, many of whom pass away while waiting for organ donation
Dr. Itay Gal
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12:10 | 01.11.23
Why is yellow cheese yellow?
Cheese is made from milk, which is white, how is it then that cheese becomes yellow? Is the color change a natural outcome of the cheese-making process?
Lavi Bigman, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science
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19:41 | 01.09.23
Israeli study: Omicron COVID booster cuts hospitalization in over 65s
Researchers from Clalit HMO, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Sapir College conduct first ever study with 622,701 cases from late September to December
Reuters
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14:40 | 01.09.23
Doctors praise Israeli ban on extraperitoneal French C-section technique
Prominent professors say procedure found to have complications, including harm to baby, bladder and uterus; agree that until studies show different results, technique use should be halted
Doria Lampel, Udi Segal
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14:03 | 01.09.23
Brainwash: What is kale?
What is carbon fixation? Where is the sympathetic system found? What type of animal is the beaver? Take our challenging science trivia
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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10:31 | 01.08.23
The secret of baking soda
Baking soda's unique qualities make it a useful tool in everything in our lives from cooking and cleaning to removing unsavory odors
Lavi Bigman, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science
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20:03 | 01.05.23
Why people lie?
Experts say lying protects us and allows us to conduct ourselves as individuals within a functioning society similarly to how other animals do in nature
Orr Peleg, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science
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19:04 | 01.04.23
Complex link between depression and serotonin
Despite the provocative headlines, a recent review study that concluded the lack of consistent evidence to support the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin levels, was only able to reinforce an old perception
Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science
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12:17 | 01.03.23
What is decaffeinated coffee?
With coffee beans naturally containing high amounts of caffeine, the process of making the drink without it requires a complex chemical method to remove it
Lavi Bigman, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science
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13:01 | 01.02.23
The chemistry of gel nail polish
In recent years the use of gel nail polish has become increasingly widespread, changing both the way it is applied and the chemicals making it
Tamir Forsht, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science
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11:56 | 01.01.23
Gender conscious medicine
For many years, the majority of medical research was carried out on men and treatments were prescribed with no regard to the differences in physiology between the sexes; solution lies in medicinal approaches conscious of gender and sex
Prof. Marek Glezerman, Yael Ehrlich/Davidson Institute of Science
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10:45 | 12.29.22
Israel overlooking looming opioid epidemic, report suggests
Physicians for Human Rights sounds the alarm on lack of public awareness about perils of opioid abuse, Health Ministry’s lacking response
Adir Yanko
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22:18 | 12.28.22
Israeli researchers turn bugs into fertilizer and biodiesel
Project aims to take maggots and cultivate their protein-rich bodies into a sustainable form of energy as biodiesel and fertilizing agents
i24NEWS
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18:38 | 12.28.22
Israeli NGO saves family from Zanzibar with same heart condition
Save a Child's Heart assisted in bringing two-year-old Fahim for treatment in Israel, which included a complex operation, and he was the third family member to be helped by the NGO
Ynet
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12:53 | 12.28.22
The 'Ancient Apocalypse' that never happened
Graham Hancock's conspiratorial claims, highlighted in Netflix documentary, about archeologists hiding a great apocalypse that occurred thousands of years ago caused outrage and criticism form the scientific community
Gali Jaffe, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science
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12:19 | 12.28.22
End of pandemic: Israel to downgrade COVID to flu level on January 31
Home Front Command's COVID testing facilities to close, while head of the Laboratory of Immunotherapy says the goal was to reach an 'endemic' stage of the virus when the disease is spreading at a normal or expected level
i24NEWS, Ynet
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15:28 | 12.27.22
The medical perils of religiously-exempted doctors
Far-right MK Orit Strok suggested physicians should be able to opt out of performing certain procedures if they go against their religious beliefs, potentially unwinding doctor-patient trust
Adir Yanko
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22:09 | 12.26.22
Brainwash: What is a fjord?
Where is the uvula located? Why does a spoon appear broken when placed in a water glass? What is a tropical year? Take our challenging scientific trivia
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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13:15 | 12.26.22
Israeli NGO to hold conference on medical innovation
Some 200 senior physicians, doctors and professors from Israel and abroad will attend the event - organized by Lema'anchem - at Tel Aviv University
Adam Kotev
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11:59 | 12.25.22
The astounding physics of Santa Claus
In order to distribute gifts to hundreds of millions of children, the least Santa and his reindeer would need is an active wormhole
Dr. Sawsan Ailabouni/Davidson Institute of Science Education
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10:16 | 12.25.22
To win the Noble Prize twice
Winning a single Nobel prize is a lofty achievement for most aspiring researchers, with only three people being granted the prize twice since its inception in 1901
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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11:26 | 12.21.22
Family of Israeli toddler defiant in battle against rare illness
Liat Markovich was told by doctors her son Noam was probably the only case of a rare disorder — which causes arrested development and self-harm — in Israel; now she reaches out to other parents whose children deal with orphan diseases
Eran Rachmani
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23:12 | 12.20.22
Ukrainian refugee's organs save four Israeli lives
Vladimir Kozopel dreamed of becoming an Israeli citizen like his wife and children before his sudden death; his family decided to donate his organs to save others; 'he became part of Israel forever, that's all he ever wanted,' daughter says
Lior El-Hai
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21:52 | 12.20.22
Tel Aviv University launches 1st research center for autoimmune diseases
Colton Center facility aims fund research that would enable big data analytics, using patient samples to find ways to prevent and improve treatment of nearly 100 types of diseases
i24NEWS
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16:35 | 12.18.22
Global COVID-19 mortality might be more than twice higher than previously thought
International expert panel claims actual COVID deaths nearing 15 million worldwide as many countries underreported virus-related deaths
Dr. Itay Gal
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14:41 | 12.15.22
Fusion energy breakthrough announced by U.S. scientists
Experts say results could mean utilization of fusion energy much closer than previously anticipated and could help combat climate change
Reuters
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20:38 | 12.13.22
Brainwash: What is a grouper?
Which rover operates on Mars? Who discovered Uranus? Which part of the eye can be implanted? Take a challenging scientific trivia
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science Education
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09:42 | 12.12.22
How do gaseous planets form?
Most hypotheses say gas giants are a byproduct of cosmic dust grains in the protoplanetary disk colliding with each other
Dr. Na'ama Hallakoun/Davidson Institute of Science Education
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12:26 | 12.08.22
Israelis flocking to Turkey for cheap plastic surgery suffer complications
Low prices and short waiting times are driving Israelis to overseas to undergo plastic surgery or lap-bands, but Israeli doctors say failure to perform preliminary and follow-up examinations put the patients' lives in danger
Adir Yanko
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15:26 | 12.06.22
Health&science
Health&Science
Israel's Sheba children’s hospital among most advanced in world
i24NEWS
|
Israeli study shows fiber optics could save lives in future earthquakes
Ilana Curiel
|
What Is myotonic dystrophy?
Erez Bibi, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science
|
U.S. astronaut celebrates Space Week in Israel
Attila Somfalvi
|
This comet is about to fly past Earth, Israeli expert explains how to best see it
Alexandra Lukash
|
In first, Israeli doctors performed kidney transplants in Gaza
Ynet
|
Israeli diplomat masters eight languages using artificial intelligence
Itamar Eichner
|
Israeli youth in grips of mental health catastrophe post-pandemic, report finds
Hadar Gil-Ad
|
Political views can be predicted by brain activity, Israeli study says
i24NEWS
|
Wounded Israeli soldier becomes doctor at the same hospital that saved his life
Lior El-Hai
|
Brainwash: What is cloud computing?
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Israel cooperates in building Bahrain futuristic hospital
i24NEWS
|
Israeli study finds people with autism feel pain more intensively
i24NEWS
|
Are collagen supplements worth taking?
Sapir Havusha Laufer, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Skincare guru of Israel's stars opens shop in London
Shiri Glass
|
Israeli scientists identify key protein that could slow aging
The Media Line
|
Israeli woman gives birth only on 'special dates'
Lior El-Hai
|
What's premature ejaculation and how to overcome it? Israeli expert has the answer
Dr. Shelly Varod
|
The scientist who tried to save the world
Lavi Bigman, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Brainwash: What happened in science in 2022?
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Israel says has not found a link between Pfizer COVID shot and stroke
Reuters
|
Is it possible to enjoy fear?
Tal Fisher, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Requests for abortions in Israel at record high, report says
Nina Fox
|
The clitoris — the elusive frontier puzzling Israeli men and women alike
Dr. Zahy Ben-Zion
|
Israel reverses short-lived ban on French C-section
Adir Yanko
|
The secrets of garlic
Dr. Tom Bielik, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Scientists reconstruct face of pharaoh of Exodus
Gilad Meiri
|
Scientific fraud: The dark side of research
Jonathan Berkheim, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Ukraine turns to Israel for insights on coping with trauma amid war with Russia
Matan Tzuri
|
Not clowning around: Israeli study shows importance of medical clowns
i24NEWS
|
Young Israeli rheumatologist to become professor at just 35
Adir Yanko
|
Israel sees record number of organ transplantations in 2022
Dr. Itay Gal
|
Why is yellow cheese yellow?
Lavi Bigman, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Israeli study: Omicron COVID booster cuts hospitalization in over 65s
Reuters
|
Doctors praise Israeli ban on extraperitoneal French C-section technique
Doria Lampel, Udi Segal
|
Brainwash: What is kale?
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
|
The secret of baking soda
Lavi Bigman, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Why people lie?
Orr Peleg, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Complex link between depression and serotonin
Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science
|
What is decaffeinated coffee?
Lavi Bigman, Yuval Shapir/Davidson Institute of Science
|
The chemistry of gel nail polish
Tamir Forsht, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Gender conscious medicine
Prof. Marek Glezerman, Yael Ehrlich/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Israel overlooking looming opioid epidemic, report suggests
Adir Yanko
|
Israeli researchers turn bugs into fertilizer and biodiesel
i24NEWS
|
Israeli NGO saves family from Zanzibar with same heart condition
Ynet
|
The 'Ancient Apocalypse' that never happened
Gali Jaffe, Carly Golodets/Davidson Institute of Science
|
End of pandemic: Israel to downgrade COVID to flu level on January 31
i24NEWS, Ynet
|
The medical perils of religiously-exempted doctors
Adir Yanko
|
Brainwash: What is a fjord?
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Israeli NGO to hold conference on medical innovation
Adam Kotev
|
The astounding physics of Santa Claus
Dr. Sawsan Ailabouni/Davidson Institute of Science Education
|
To win the Noble Prize twice
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
|
Family of Israeli toddler defiant in battle against rare illness
Eran Rachmani
|
Ukrainian refugee's organs save four Israeli lives
Lior El-Hai
|
Tel Aviv University launches 1st research center for autoimmune diseases
i24NEWS
|
Global COVID-19 mortality might be more than twice higher than previously thought
Dr. Itay Gal
|
Fusion energy breakthrough announced by U.S. scientists
Reuters
|
Brainwash: What is a grouper?
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science Education
|
How do gaseous planets form?
Dr. Na'ama Hallakoun/Davidson Institute of Science Education
|
Israelis flocking to Turkey for cheap plastic surgery suffer complications
Adir Yanko
|