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'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
Gaza war wounded suffer from epileptic seizures
Hospitals are seeing an increase in cases of soldiers with head injuries who develop epileptic symptoms. Dr. Felix Benninger from Beillinson Hospital: 'In the future, the difficulty may be more about the seizures and less about the injury'
Adir Yanko
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17:32 | 03.10.24
Finding patterns in chaos: The Ramsey problem
Even in situations where our understanding is extremely limited, it is possible to find a mathematical order using the appropriate tools, and these prove to be highly advantageous
Michael Gorodin/Davidson Institute of Science
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01:36 | 03.10.24
Catching either the flu or COVID could expose you to myocarditis
Even though winter is drawing to a close, respiratory and viral illnesses still persist; These diseases can have lingering effects, such as potentially leading to the development of conditions like myocarditis
Dr. Shelly Shumilov Klipper
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22:16 | 03.09.24
What causes tinnitus?
Tinnitus, the perception of ringing and buzzing in the absence of external stimuli, significantly affects the quality of life of many individuals; A recent study has identified a potential origin for this phenomenon
Tal Fisher, Davidson Institute of Science
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12:20 | 03.09.24
Search and rescue dogs continue to recover human remains in southern Israel
Called on by the IDF to help, dogs trained by the Nature and Parks Authority have located remains of October 7 victims near Kibbutz Be'eri and Kissufim
Ilana Curiel
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13:03 | 03.07.24
1 in 8 people are obese, and the situation is worse in Israel
World Health Organization report echoes worrying data in Israel which shows over a quarter of adults in the country is obese, reaching well over OECD average
Gilad Jalon
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23:47 | 03.06.24
Couldn't sleep, couldn't eat: my journey out of crippling depression
At 16, Shay felt isolated and different; his sadness evolved into severe depression, leading to dysfunction; after various unsuccessful treatments, a new medication turned his life around, helping him conquer persistent depression
Shay Nahum
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14:51 | 03.06.24
Israeli neuroscientist awarded prestigious prize for brain research
Israeli neuroscientist Haim Sompolinsky will be honored with the prestigious Lundbeck Foundation's Brain Prize from the King of Denmark in a special ceremony and a shared prize of €1.3 million with two other winners
Yaron Drukman
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21:43 | 03.05.24
Israeli technology against space debris
A private spacecraft is on its way to land on the moon, the crash of a large European satellite, and the brightest celestial body in the observable universe
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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02:39 | 03.05.24
Raising the pulse: how physical activity helps combat stress
The battle against stress and its destructive effects on our body is one of the central issues of the modern, pressure-filled era we live in; how can we cope? The solution is more accessible and straightforward than you might think; in short: start moving
Eitan Gefen
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23:57 | 03.02.24
Haredim don scrubs, smashing medical glass ceilings
Jerusalem College of Technology’s Netzach to Medicine program helps aspiring Haredi medical professionals pursue a career path that few of their peers have attempted before, while simultaneously maintaining their religious identity and lifestyle
Shoshana Chen
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17:41 | 03.02.24
'Ondine's Curse': The syndrome making children stop breathing
A new Israeli study into Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome revels mechanism behind the rare disease and offers potential ways to treat it
Prof. Gad Vatine , Dr. Avraham Ashkenazi
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23:37 | 03.01.24
How does the brain count?
How many apples are hanging from the tree? Our brain can provide an immediate answer—but beyond ‘four’ the response typically becomes ‘a lot’
Davidson Institute of Science
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21:03 | 03.01.24
Dynamic sun - Magnetic forces shaping solar phenomena
The Sun’s magnetic field changes with time and from point to point, and as a result it creates sunspots, geomagnetic storms and also northern lights
Dr. Naama Halkun
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09:37 | 03.01.24
Israel faces serious shortage of doctors, Health Ministry report reveals
Data and medical experts warn many specialized professionals are nearing retirement, while promising new doctors are leaving Israel to work abroad
Adir Yanko
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01:00 | 03.01.24
First recorded case of pregnancy in liver shocks Israeli doctors
First-of-its-kind diagnosis in Israel was made after Rabin Medical Center doctors couldn't locate the fetus in traditional ultrasound tests; 'Even after 30 years, there are diagnoses I haven't heard of'
Adir Yanko
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00:08 | 03.01.24
Today's February 29, but why? Why we have leap years
Gregorian calendar, with its 365-day year, doesn't precisely align with Earth's solar orbit, which is slightly longer; without adjustments, we would be off by one month every 125 years, explains astrophysics professor
Yogev Israely
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13:05 | 02.29.24
Israeli hospital ranks among top ten in world
Sheba Medical Center ranked in Newsweek annual survey says hospital has 98% rate of survival for battle injuries since the war began; Ichilov and Beilinson among top 250 medical facilities worldwide
Adir Yanko
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21:01 | 02.28.24
'I recognized my brother by his foot': Saving Lt. Col. Yonty
After being seriously injured during an operation in Khan Younis, Lt. Col. Yonty used the medical skills he acquired to help combat medics save his life
Yoav Keren
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16:28 | 02.28.24
This is why we are feeling more sick this winter
More Israelis are sick this winter than have been in recent decades, and the high volume of patients is leading to extended waiting times for hospital beds, even in the hallways of internal medicine departments; While the flu vaccine may not offer perfect protection, it does help reduce infection rates and prevent severe illness
Dr. Eyal Brown
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22:15 | 02.27.24
US association helps guide Israeli children emotionally after October 7
Thousands of copies of workbooks for children in emotional distress translated and distributed nationwide by Jewish American organization
Itamar Eichner
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13:13 | 02.27.24
Israel transplants miniature pacemakers in patients
The first implants of the new generation Micra AV-2 miniature heart pacemakers were performed at Shamir and Sheba medical centers in Israel; As technology improves, pacemakers become less 'intrusive' and much smaller
Gilad Jalon
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17:03 | 02.25.24
Flu puts hospitals at full capacity, doctors warn: 'desperate situation, losing patients'
Prof. Avishai Elis, Chairman of the Israel Society of Internal Medicine says there has never been such a harsh winter; 'There was no preparation for this scenario'
Adir Yanko
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10:56 | 02.25.24
Urologist harvests semen from fallen soldier for next generation
Dr. Orit Raz, head of the urology department at Assuta Ashdod Hospital, discusses the significance of phallic injuries: 'It's very difficult for them to recover from it, and I can understand them, they are at the peak of manhood'
Assaf Kamar
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07:08 | 02.25.24
Technion-developed device helps Neta walk again after being injured in Hamas attack
An innovative orthotic device developed at the Technion’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering helps Neta Portal walk again after she was severely injured by seven bullets on Oct. 7 in the Hamas massacre in Kibbutz Kfar Aza
Eitan Gefen
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19:36 | 02.24.24
The contagious yawn
We all yawn, and the urge to yawn is highly contagious, yet science remains puzzled by this phenomenon
Alex Avrutin / The Davidson Institute of Science
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18:38 | 02.24.24
'I don't sleep more than two hours a night': teens struggle with trauma after watching October 7 videos
Professionals and student leaders urge decision-makers to safeguard children after exposure to clips and images of Hamas massacre leads to distress
Tamar Trabelsi Hadad
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18:31 | 02.24.24
A private spacecraft en route to the moon: This week in space
A newly discovered subterranean ocean on Saturn's moon, troubles with the Mars rover, and an Israeli satellite deal could launch us into space
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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18:22 | 02.23.24
Astronaut sets new record for most time spent in space
Here's the space news: Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenk spent 879 days in space, surpassing the previous record set by his compatriot Gennady Padalka; Venus moon gets unusual name; US space agency launched the PACE satellite for environmental research
Davidson Institute of Science
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19:11 | 02.22.24
It's ok to complain about little things during war, psychologists say
Kids arguing, baby wakes up at night, oldest refuses to do homework – are you grateful these are your concerns, hesitant to complain? Consulting clinical psychologist Dr. Ella Oren reveals war hasn't taken our right to voice everyday frustrations
Michal Perry
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15:42 | 02.21.24
Use of decimal point 150 years older than historians thought
New study into writings of 15th-century Venetian merchant and astronomer finds use of decimal points to calculate fractions
Yogev Israely
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15:06 | 02.21.24
Bereaved families fight for right to use loved ones' retrieved sperm
Many families of fallen IDF soldiers and victims of Hamas' October 7 attack say the fact law forbids them from using retrieved sperm is wrong and work to make a change
Nina Fox
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10:33 | 02.21.24
Israeli researchers join mission to divert asteroid
The Technion team employs advanced theoretical methods to conduct simulations of collisions between spacecraft and asteroids; research lead to the development of a new and precise compression curve
Ynetnews
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00:08 | 02.21.24
'The children are drawing severed limbs' after October 7 trauma
Teachers' union head says drawings are an outlet for mounting distress; warns a military win will not replace the need to deal with their trauma
Tamar Trabelsi-Haddad
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16:13 | 02.20.24
Kim Kardashian's psoriasis treatment has some wrinkles... literally
Influencer and socialite says tanning bed in her office was being used for light treatments to manage her psoriasis condition; That should be taken with a grain of salt, as a dermatology expert has emphasized these beds pose a risk to health and can potentially lead to the development of cancer
Dr. Sivan Mercer
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00:16 | 02.20.24
Ancient Judean cistern fills for just 3rd time since 1992
Nature and Parks Authority says ancient cistern dated to the 7th century BCE and was likely used as a hidden path to allow water to the city of Megiddo during war-time
Ynet
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23:51 | 02.19.24
Star Wars: Vladimir Putin edition
Reports of Russia planning to deploy nuclear weapons in space have sparked fears of an extraterrestrial arms race; meanwhile, China, Iran and North Korea's ambitions to create advanced space weapons are alarming the international community
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York
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13:08 | 02.19.24
Women’s long journey to space
The pioneering pilot who failed her friends, the cosmonaut who was given a kitchen apron upon her arrival at the space station; The quest for gender equality in space has been long and hard, these are the stories of its key protagonists
Ettay Nevo/ Davidson Institute of Science
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13:50 | 02.18.24
'My mind’s ablaze with dead soldiers, hostages, sirens; I can’t relax my body'
Experiencing trauma, many women find intimate moments trigger memories of Hamas atrocities, losing sexual desire; since October 7, they struggle with intimacy; how do they manage, and do men feel similarly?
Yael Garty
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21:23 | 02.17.24
The alarming state of nature: Birds in crisis
Recent estimates indicate humans have eradicated 12% of bird species worldwide as Earth's ecological condition continues to worsen
Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science
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10:38 | 02.17.24
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