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‘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

Only speak one language? Your brain may be aging faster, study finds

A new study finds monolinguals are twice as likely to experience accelerated brain aging compared to multilinguals, with strong links between speaking multiple languages and reduced cognitive decline

Tzur Gueta | 11.20.25

Men’s brains shrink faster than women’s: How is it related to Alzheimer's?

A large study finds men’s and women’s brains shrink at different rates with age, but structural differences don’t fully explain why women face higher rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Tzur Gueta | 10.22.25

Brain in a dish: The next revolution Israel must not miss

Brain-in-a-dish technology, fusing stem cells with AI, is set to transform brain health; For Israel, already a high-tech leader with a strong biotech base, it’s a chance to lead in bio convergence and secure a role in the next scientific revolution

Dr. Orit Goldman | 10.05.25

Naegleria fowleri in its various life stages

Meet the brain-eating amoeba

Naegleria fowleri is a single-celled organism commonly found in warm freshwater; In rare cases, it can enter the human brain and lead to a rapidly lethal outcome—as recently occurred in Texas, how can we reduce the risk?

Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.28.25

Tears are produced in the gland above the eyelid (left side of the illustration) and continuously drain into the nose via the ducts (right side)

Why do we cry out of joy?

Crying is not just a response to sorrow and pain—it also accompanies joy, excitement and relief; why do positive emotions bring us to tears, and how do tears of joy differ from tears of sadness?

Rotem Mika/Davidson Institute of Science | 03.22.25

Can fMRI actually read minds? The hype, reality and challenges

If we could observe brain activity through the skull and track what happens while an individual thinks, makes decisions or experiences emotions, we would gain profound insights into the workings of the mind

Dr. Adi Yaniv, Ofir Kuperman/Davidson Institute of Science | 03.15.25

The clock in your mind: Time perception and the body

Numerous factors can disrupt our perception of time but how does the brain interpret the passage of time, and what are the physiological and psychological implications of this process?

Rotem Mika/Davidson Institute of Science | 03.01.25

Late to evolve, early to decline: exploring human brain aging

A new study reveals that regions of the human brain that underwent significant changes in the later stages of evolution are also the first to show signs of aging

Oryan Zacks/Davidson Institute of Science | 02.22.25

Telepathy: Extrasensory perception or population stereotypes?

While the existence of telepathy remains unproven, many events that appear to suggest mind-to-mind communication may have more straightforward psychological explanations

Gal Perlman/Davidson Institute of Science | 02.15.25

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