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Toddlers hospitalized after consuming cannabis cookies
Children, aged 2-3, admitted to Rambam Health Care Campus unresponsive, one of them suffering from seizures; 'Medical cannabis products primarily intended for adults, effect of these substances on children potentially even life-threatening'
Lior El-Hai | 19:45 | 07.26.24
Ofir Inbar
Israeli scientists use AI to clean up wastewater
Tel Aviv University researchers develop AI model to predict and manage wastewater contaminants with high accuracy, addressing fluctuations in pollutant levels and optimizing treatment processes
Ynet | 17:59 | 07.26.24
פארק מים גיא בכנרת, אמבה "אוכלת מוח" נגלריה פאולרי
'He screamed in agony': 10-year-old Roi battles deadly 'brain-eating' amoeba
Boy sedated and on ventilator in intensive care unit at Ziv Medical Center in Safed after contracting brain-eating amoeba at Sea of Galilee water park; ‘We need the public's help with prayers to bring our Roi back to us,’ aunt pleads
Yair Kraus | 20:56 | 07.25.24
יתושת הבית יתושה יתוש יתושים קדחת מערב הנילוס
Scorching Israeli June could be cause of dozens of West Nile fever deaths
West Nile virus cases in Israel spike to 540 with 36 deaths, fueled by climate change and heat waves, says Taub Center's Maya Sadeh
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 16:46 | 07.25.24
פארק מים גיא בכנרת, אמבה "אוכלת מוח" נגלריה פאולרי
Israelis flock to ER after brain-eating amoeba scare
Dozens seek medical attention after Health Ministry warns of possible infection from dangerous pathogen at Sea of Galilee water park; guidelines call on all feeling ill after swimming there to be tested after a second case of amoebic meningitis 
Adir Yanko, Yair Kraus | 12:58 | 07.25.24
שממית
Animals suffer stress, anxiety during war, study shows
Tel Aviv University researchers present byproduct data observed while testing geckos before and after October 7, showing the sounds of explosions negatively impacts animals
Ilana Curiel | 19:00 | 07.24.24
תמנון מצוי
Squid pigments are now used to create a new kind of sunscreen
Skincare company Seaspire developed Xanthochrome, a synthesized version of the squid pigment xanthommatin, with antioxidant, skin restorative, and sun protection properties, enhancing zinc oxide's UV protection and blocking visible light without harming coral
Ynetnews | 18:01 | 07.24.24
כדור הארץ
Planning container shipping from space
Los Angeles-based startup pioneering new approach to bring larger volumes of cargo back from orbit with landing pad precision and reduced costs
Ynetnews | 18:00 | 07.24.24
נודלות מנגן שנאספו מקרקעית האוקיינוס, נדגמות במעבדתו של הכימאי פרופ' פרנץ גייגר מאוניברסיטת נורת'ווסטרן
4,000 meters underwater, in total darkness, 'Dark Oxygen' factories are at work
Polymetallic nodules produce oxygen through electrical process similar to seawater electrolysis, challenging belief oxygen production solely depends on photosynthesis
Ynetnews | 17:55 | 07.24.24
עבודה ברעש
Cruel science: Researchers make volunteers watch their own cringe-inducing karaoke performance
Scientists trying to understand why we blush ask volunteers aged 16-20 to sing in front of camera and then rewatch videos of their performances inside a brain scanner
Ynetnews | 17:43 | 07.24.24
נגלריה פאולרי אמבה אוכלת מוח
10-year-old hospitalized with suspected 'brain-eating' amoeba
Child with no underlying health conditions develops encephalitis; Health Ministry examining concerns of Naegleria fowleri infection weeks after 26-year-old man dies from deadly pathogen
Adir Yanko | 12:18 | 07.24.24
בכי של תינוק
Israel sees alarming surge in whooping cough cases
Health Ministry data reveal number of whooping cough cases nearly doubled in first half of 2024 compared to previous year; unlike last year, illness no longer confined to single epicenter
Oren Reiss | 10:25 | 07.24.24
רפואה בריאות
State comptroller sounds the alarm on doctor exodus, criticizes lack of retention efforts
Monitoring report reveals severe doctor shortage in Israel, from intensive care to pathology; number of doctors per 1,000 people below OECD average, trend worsening; Health Ministry lacks data on doctors abroad
Adir Yanko | 09:52 | 07.24.24
Seventh HIV patient likely cured after unique stem cell transplant
A 60-year-old German man, dubbed the "Next Berlin Patient," has achieved long-term HIV remission after undergoing a stem cell transplant in 2015 for acute myeloid leukemia from a donor with a rare genetic mutation that prevents HIV from replicating
Ynetnews | 03:59 | 07.24.24
רובר "קיוריוסיטי"
NASA's Curiosity Rover makes surprise accidental discovery on Mars
Discovery in Gediz Vallis channel raises questions about Red Planet's geological processes and suggests planet experienced active geological events like floods and landslides
Ynetnews | 13:58 | 07.23.24
צומת באזור שדרות
Know your rights: What Israelis are entitled to post-October 7
The Hamas massacre altered the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis, shaping their needs and rights; a complete guide
Eitan Gefen | 08:26 | 07.23.24
כוכב הלכת פלוטו, עם הצורה דמוית הלב
Can this legged balloon help us explore Pluto?
The BALLET project introduces the concept of a balloon that "walks" by picking up and moving one of its six feet using adjustable cables, with each foot attached to three cables controlled by pulleys for mobility
Ynetnews | 05:53 | 07.23.24
דג ממין סרגוס מסורטט
Fish bites: the sargo's teeth are a menace to Israeli swimmers
One of the most common fish in the Mediterranean Sea has become an increasing hassle to Israeli swimmers due to its painful bite that could even prove dangerous
Yogev Israely | 21:08 | 07.22.24
ביוב זורם חאן יונס רצועת עזה
'Soldiers can return from Gaza with polio and not know it'
IDF's vaccination campaign for troops in Gaza underway. Dr. Bibiana Hazan, head of infectious diseases at Emek Medical Center, discusses how diseases contracted, symptoms to watch for and critical importance of vaccination efforts in Gaza
Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 17:34 | 07.22.24
What makes food in space taste bland? Weightlessness, for one
While sweet aromas like vanilla and almond intensified due to compounds like benzaldehyde in space, lemon aroma remained constant
Ynetnews | 13:19 | 07.22.24
הירח
Newly found moon caves suggest new possibilities for permanent bases
Lunar caves may protect future astronauts from cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures and meteorites, making them ideal for housing crewed bases
Ynetnews | 13:12 | 07.22.24
Duckweed
Can this small water plant supplant protein-rich mainstay crops?
Researchers investigating potential of using harvested duckweed for human consumption and as green fertilizer
Ynetnews | 12:42 | 07.22.24
ציור של חזיר יבלות סולוואסי שהתגלה באינדונזיה ומתוארך כבן 45.5 אלף שנה, מה שהעניק לו את התואר ציור המערה העתיק ביותר בעולם
42,000 years ago, the Tamnibar Islands were a maritime hub
This discovery, published in the journal Quaternary Science Reviews, challenges the previous understanding of early human migration routes
Ynetnews | 03:52 | 07.22.24
There's oxygen present, but in lesser amounts, The moon Europa, as captured during the pass of the spacecraft Juno in September 2022
NASA Findings indicate potential for life-sustaining conditions on icy moons Enceladus and Europa
While the surface and shallow subsurface are bombarded by ionizing radiation that could degrade chemical biosignatures, radiolysis experiments suggest that amino acids can survive just under the surface
Ynetnews | 03:39 | 07.22.24
כוכב הלכת צדק, כשברקע כדור הארץ
The Great Red Spot may be feeding off smaller storms, study suggests
The Great Red Spot is a massive, high-pressure anticyclonic storm on Jupiter's southern hemisphere, appearing as an enormous red-orange oval visible from Earth
Ynetnews | 03:26 | 07.22.24
לוחמי צה"ל ברצועת עזה
IDF launches polio vaccination drive for troops in Gaza amid outbreak fears
Following detection of poliovirus traces in Gaza Strip sewage, army scrambles to vaccinate combat soldiers and support staff; foreign efforts to vaccinate all Gazans considered
Adir Yanko | 22:34 | 07.21.24
Soap molecules utilize a combination of soluble and insoluble substances to adhere to dirt, facilitating removal with water.
The science behind basic cleaning products
How does soap work? Why can’t we mix bleach with other cleaning products? What's the story behind removing scale? And how can we clean silver using a roll of aluminum foil? 
Dr. Maayan Barnea Zohar / Davidson Institute of Science | 17:24 | 07.21.24
חיסון חיילי צה"ל בצריפין
Polio outbreak in Gaza threatens Israelis as much as Palestinians, experts say
Health Ministry advises IDF to vaccinate all soldiers against polio amid concerns disease will spread to Israel; Five health experts urge an immediate cease-fire to deal with the threat of infection
Adir Yanko, Ilana Curiel | 11:20 | 07.21.24
אפזיה דיבור מילים
Aphasia: a stroke that affects speech
One in three people who suffer a stroke is diagnosed with aphasia, a brain condition that impacts speech and the ability to communicate; speech therapist explains how to improve communication with an affected person 
Galit Ben Or | 18:09 | 07.20.24
אילוסטרציה של חלקיקים שזורים
Quantum insights: from thought experiment to reality
Physicists demonstrated that the quantum effect discovered by Israeli researchers Avshalom Elitzur and Lev Vaidman also occurs in the 'classical' reality of everyday life
Noa Feldman/Davidson Institute of Science | 13:19 | 07.20.24
How should we bathe? Enhance your hygiene routine with optimal bathing practices, Solid soaps
Diving deep: Shower science
How can we ensure our skin and hair stay healthy during bathing? 
Segev Naveh Tassa / Davidson Institute of Science | 00:22 | 07.20.24
חייו של הילד ע' ניצלו בבית החולים הדסה הר הצופים לאחר שבלע סוללות
Doctors save child after swallowed batteries create electric circuit in body
Quick-thinking doctors at Hadassah Mount Scopus save 8-year-old boy who swallowed flashlight part, creating electric circuit in his esophagus; emergency surgery prevented irreversible damage
Ynet | 09:47 | 07.18.24
טמפון טמפונים חינם סקוטלנד
Study reveals presence of toxic metals in tampons
The FDA regulates tampons as medical devices but does not require testing for chemical contaminants
Ynetnews | 02:32 | 07.18.24
תמונת CT של הלב, מערכת TMVR להחלפת המסתם המיטרלי שפיתחה חברת אינוולב
Groundbreaking valve innovation yields major exit for Sheba: 'A solution for millions, replacing open-heart surgery'
Founded by Sheba Medical Center heart surgeons, Innovalve Bio Medical's catheter-based valve replacement system offers a promising alternative to open-heart surgery
Alexandra Lukash | 22:46 | 07.17.24
ביוב זורם חאן יונס רצועת עזה
IDF to repair Gaza's sewage system devastated by war: 'It's a miracle epidemics did not break out'
Garbage heaps near drinking water, disease outbreaks and discharge of sewage into the Mediterranean Sea threaten Israel as much as they threaten Gaza, security officials warn
Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 18:13 | 07.17.24
שינה אצל ילדים
Why it's so important to get the little ones to bed on time
Kids being kids, especially teenagers tend to lose all proportions about sleep during the summer vacation; A pediatric specialist explains why keeping tabs on their sleeping schedule can make a world of difference
Dr. Eran Nevo | 09:18 | 07.16.24
מנגו
Eat a mango: The sweet fruit and its benefits
While the exotic summer fruit is a favorite for its nice smell and color, its health benefits include boosts to heart health and fiber consumption
Elena Yaoz | 14:34 | 07.15.24
הכנת מתקן אשפוז חולי קורונה בית חולים אסותא אשדוד
New wave of COVID-19 cases in Israel leads to critical drug shortages
Doctors across the country say number of hospitalized cases suggest new wave of the pandemic while decrying insufficient supply of drugs for treating severe cases; Health Ministry says new procurements set to arrive soon
Adir Yanko | 08:29 | 07.15.24
התחדשות עירונית תל אביב, מבוגרים חוזרים לעיר
Gratitude could be key to longer life, study reveals
Harvard researchers highest levels of gratitude associated with 9% lower risk of early death from any cause and 15% lower risk of dying from heart disease
Ynetnews | 17:10 | 07.14.24
המיקרוביום האנושי
Urbanization and the gut: the decline of good bacteria
Recent study indicates worrisome trend in cellulose-degrading gut bacteria: their numbers are gradually declining due to urbanization and transition to processed food
Ksenia Juravel/Davidson Institute of Science | 20:09 | 07.13.24
Some solar storms are so powerful that trees and water bear their marks for years and ages. Image of a solar storm
Echoes of solar fury - Solar storms in Earth’s memory
A rare and extremely intense solar storm, known as a Miyake event, leaves a lasting impact on Earth's trees and ice and can severely damage communication infrastructure, posing major challenges to modern-day humanity 
Jonathan Berkheim / Davidson Institute of Science | 10:15 | 07.13.24
משימה פרטית שמטשטשת את הגבולות עם משימות חלל מקצועיות. היציאה להליכת חלל מחללית דרגון
Boundary-breaking private mission: This week in space
SpaceX poised to launch first Polaris mission as early as July, NASA's Moon program facing further delays, and an unexpected Chinese Tianlong-3 rocket launch
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 16:33 | 07.12.24
אוקסיטוצין
New study uncovers role of oxytocin in humans
Weizmann Institute of Science study examines the role of oxytocin of mice groups and finds it has a critical social aspect in females which is less pronounced with males
Eitan Gefen | 20:35 | 07.11.24
האוקיינוס הדרומי
What is thalassotherapy?
Dr. Richard Russell, a physician from England, is credited with promoting seawater as a remedy for gland diseases in the 18th century
Ynetnews | 19:13 | 07.11.24
עורב אפור
Israel's birds infected by West Nile fever
Agriculture Ministry veterinary official says number of reports of birds acting strange is increasing, which upon inspection are to be positive for the virus
Alexandra Lukash | 07:11 | 07.11.24
A team of archeologists work on what appear to be parts of a 4,000-year-old ceremonial temple buried in a sand dune of northern Peru, in Lambayeque, Peru
Archaeologists unearth 5,000-year-old ceremonial temple under a sand dune
Archaeologists have discovered a multistory ceremonial temple and human skeletal remains beneath a sand dune in Peru's Los Paredones de la Otra Banda-Las Ánimas Archaeological Complex
Ynetnews | 01:33 | 07.11.24
המיקרוביום האנושי
Groundbreaking study links gut microbiome to autism
The findings suggest a link between gut health and autism, raising the possibility of new treatment possibilities like probiotics and fecal transplants
Ynetnews | 01:08 | 07.11.24
LHS 1140 b
Ocean surrounded by ice: astronomers may have found an 'eyeball' planet
LHS 1140 b is a rocky super-Earth exoplanet located approximately 39-50 light-years away, orbiting a red dwarf star within the habitable 'Goldilocks' zone suitable for liquid water
Ynetnews | 21:21 | 07.10.24
שינה
Almost half of Israelis now sleep less than 7 hours as insomnia worsens amid war
Central Bureau of Statistics survey shows sharp increase in sleep disorders since October 7; 42% of Israelis aged 20 and over report experiencing insomnia at least once a week, compared to 31% before
Yaron Drukman | 18:36 | 07.10.24
יונתן מוסרי מפקד על פלוגה של חרדים
Twice-wounded IDF officer determined to return to Gaza frontline
Initially wounded by an explosive charge in Khan Younis, Lt. Moseri recuperated and returned to duty, only to be wounded again in a firefight; now recovering after having shrapnel removed and his broken fingers treated, he is eager to rejoin his comrades in their fight against the terrorists
Adir Yanko | 18:15 | 07.10.24
נחש ממין Sibon irmelindicaprioae, הנקרא על שם אמו של ליאונרדו דיקפריו, אירמלין, שחי בג'ונגל צ'וקו-דריאן שנמצא במזרח פנמה ובמערב קולומביה
Indian railway worker gets bitten by snake, bites back
Driven by a local belief that biting the snake back could neutralize the venom, Santosh Lohar grabbed the snake and bit it multiple times, killing it
Ynetnews | 03:01 | 07.10.24
66 years after, Russian space agency chief dispels conspiracy theories about 1969 Moon landing
While nearly half of Russians previously believed the 1969 moon landing was a hoax, recent tests on lunar soil samples have disproven this claim
Ynetnews | 02:34 | 07.10.24
עקיצת יתושת הבית יתוש הבית קולקס Culex pipiens
With 15 fatalities so far, West Nile Fever is spreading across Israel
Some 299 Israelis have been diagnosed with the disease and 15 have died; The disease, while mild for those who are healthy, is primarily spread by infected mosquitoes who thrive in high humidity and heat, and no cure or vaccine exists
Lior El-Hai, Adir Yanko | 15:27 | 07.09.24
Green meteor blazes across Northern Turkey
Turkish Space Agency confirms meteor sighting on social media, explaining different chemical elements in meteors create various colors when burning in Earth's atmosphere
Ynetnews | 00:23 | 07.09.24
הירח
Space dust Lego-like bricks can help us build on the Moon
Modular construction method aims to address the challenges of building on the lunar surface, offering flexible and scalable designs for habitats and research facilities 
Ynetnews | 00:20 | 07.09.24
אילאי והמטפלת שלו לכתבת קנאביס
Medical cannabis helps treatment for autistic children in Israel
While the Health Ministry approved the use of medical cannabis oil to treat autism years ago, many parents report access to treatment is complex and very expensive
Meshi Ayad | 11:57 | 07.08.24
שלי חכימי ילדה רביעייה בבית החולים בילינסון
Shelly gave birth to quadruplets despite advice to reduce number embryos: 'They wanted to live, Who am I to decide otherwise'
Shelly Hakimi says that 'after the events of October 7, where children were murdered, I thought maybe I am meant to bring children into the world'; Live birth of quadruplets occurs in approximately one in 720,000 to 1 million births
‎Ariela Ayalon‎ | 23:31 | 07.07.24
נגלריה פאולרי אמבה אוכלת מוח
Israeli man dies after contracting brain-eating amoeba
Medical teams at Rabin Medical Center used every treatment possible in an attempt to save the 26-year-old patient who contracted Naegleria fowleri, likely while swimming in the Sea of Galilee, but his condition continued to deteriorate until he died
Adir Yanko | 18:44 | 07.07.24
מערכת השתן שלפוחית שתן פיפי
Urinary health 101: how often should you go and what's the perfect color?
Urine's function is to expel toxins and waste from the blood, and its color, frequency and other signs can help you keep your health in check and know when to seek medical help
Prof. Roy Mano | 12:41 | 07.07.24
מזגנים
How low do you set the air conditioner? New study says your personal history plays a part
Study surveying US adults finds those from warmer childhood homes tend to set higher temperatures as adults
Ynetnews | 12:15 | 07.07.24
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