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Where did I put the keys? This is how war makes us lose our memory

Have you forgotten where you parked again? Are words eluding you in the middle of a sentence? Can't remember where you left your keys? You're not losing it, you're just in the 'fog of battle'

Dr. Majd Zaid | 04.05.26

How the brain really 'sees': Israeli researchers solve decades-old mystery

A study in Science by Hebrew University and Munich researchers provides first direct proof of how the brain turns basic visual signals into perception, with implications for future neuroscience research

Eitan Gefen | 03.31.26

Just stand there and do nothing: The surprising trend that calms the brain

It's not being lazy, but a sincere attempt to calm the nervous system; Where did the standing still trend come from, how does it actually happen and why does it really work; And yes, try this at home

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 03.29.26

‘Before surgery I told my partner I might not remember him’

How do you survive two brain tumor surgeries in three years, lose visual memory and word retrieval, and rebuild your life? Lital Kaplan did just that, went on to build career in interior design and real estate

Galit Hareli | 03.28.26

Israeli, US brain study shows one system can ‘take the wheel,’ offering new clues to OCD and depression

Researchers say chemical signaling in the brain can override itself, disrupting behavior control and opening new paths for treating OCD and related disorders

Tzur Gueta | 03.23.26

One in 3 carry brain parasite; study reveals how it’s kept in check

Researchers find key immune cells can destroy themselves when infected with Toxoplasma gondii, stopping the brain parasite from spreading and helping explain why a microbe carried by roughly one-third of the world rarely causes severe disease

Tzur Gueta | 03.12.26

War fears keep Israelis with stroke symptoms away from ERs, doctors warn

Emergency room visits for suspected stroke have dropped about 30% since the war began; doctors warn that fear of leaving home may cause patients to delay care, increasing the risk of irreversible brain damage

Or Hadar | 03.10.26

Cancer breakthrough meets Alzheimer’s as Israeli-engineered immune cells show early promise

Scientists at the Weizmann Institute report that CAR-T immune cells reduced amyloid plaques and brain inflammation in mice, marking the first test of the cancer-fighting technology against Alzheimer’s and raising hopes for new treatments

Tzur Gueta | 02.10.26

Flying drones with your eyes: the brain scientist developing Israel’s future battlefield tech

Once classified, Dr. Alona Barnea now reveals how Israel’s Defense Ministry is testing mind-controlled drones, AI ‘digital twins’ of commanders and silent brain-based communication, technologies that until recently sounded like science fiction

Israel Wullman | 02.06.26

‘The one mistake we keep making about the brain’: researcher explains why wandering thoughts help

In an age obsessed with focus, Prof. Moshe Bar argues that letting the mind wander is natural and can aid problem-solving; in an interview, the brain researcher explains when mind-wandering helps, when it hinders and why it’s sometimes worth simply staring into space

Anat Lev Adler | 02.03.26

Smart creatures with no brain; the ‘Eye of God’ nebula and a 480,000-year-old tool: Good news brief

Starfish display sophisticated movement without a brain; James Webb telescope reveals unprecedented detail inside the so-called ‘Eye of God’ nebula; archaeologists uncover a rare elephant bone tool used by early humans nearly half a million years ago

Meshi Ayad | 01.28.26

Professor Michael Glickman, dean of the Technion’s Faculty of Biology, and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Ajay Wagh

Israeli scientists reveal how brain 'takes out the trash', and may spread Alzheimer’s

Technion researchers find protein-disposal system in brain cells may actually spread toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer’s; instead of destroying them, cells sometimes expel them to neighboring tissues, potentially accelerating disease progression in brain

ynet Global | 01.05.26

Your brain can age more slowly, researchers discover, but it's all up to you

Study finds that optimism, quality sleep and strong social ties are linked to healthier, younger-looking brains, up to eight years below chronological age, even among adults with chronic pain, highlighting lifestyle over age as key to brain health

Eitan Gefen | 12.30.25

This is the secret to maintaining your brain in old age

When the brain never stops learning, aging looks completely different; If you're aiming to keep your brain sharp as you get older, there's one thing you should do: go back to school

Shachar Ben Izhak | 12.22.25

From childhood to aging: the powerful cognitive benefits of bilingualism

Research shows bilingual children develop stronger empathy, social skills and executive function, while adults gain cognitive resilience that delays dementia and supports recovery from stroke

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 12.11.25

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