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Contains psilocybin that binds to serotonin receptors in extensive areas of the brain. A hallucinogenic fungus
When prehistoric man got stoned
Despite concerns about the impacts of consciousness-altering drugs, researchers estimate that they may have been instrumental for the development of complex, thriving human societies
Dr. Adi Yaniv, Davidson Institute of Science | 12.03.23
Can biofortification solve world hunger?
Biofortification offers a potential solution for malnutrition by enhancement of the nutrient, mineral or vitamin content of food crops
Anna Uzonyi/Davidson Institute of Science | 11.17.23
הכחדת קרטיקון-פלאוגן
Largest ever sample from asteroid or comet arrives on earth
Researchers hope the billion-dollar and seven-year effort by NASA to collect a sample from a comet will teach scientists about the origin of life
Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute of Science | 09.29.23
A visualization of an Israeli drone
Moonbound: Will an Israeli drone soon dance on the moon?
Israeli startup WeSpace lands on shortlist of European Space Agency's technology accelerator, aiming to launch Israel’s next lunar space probe
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 09.21.23
Kathleen Folbigg. An innocents murderer
The innocent child murderer
At what point does doubt become reasonable? After having served twenty years in prison, a mother from Australia was acquitted from the murder of her four children due to evidence of rare genetic defects that may have caused their deaths
Dr. Erez Garty, Ofir Kuperman, Davidson Institute of Science | 09.04.23
Should you avoid boiling water twice?
You've probably heard it before: re-boiling of water can lead to a buildup of harmful substances; Is your kettle's repeat button a one-way ticket to a health hazard? In short, no; A normal person will never approach levels that may be dangerous; Let's debunk this myth
Dr. Eitan Oksenberg, Davidson Institute of Science | 09.03.23
שלט לעמק הסיליקון
Brainwash: What is Silicon Valley and other questions
What are truffles? Where is the deltoid muscle situated? Who utilizes a histogram? A challenging scientific trivia knowledge test
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.22.23
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Brainwash: What is a polygraph?
What is Vanessa cardui? Where would you find Xenon? And how are bitmaps used? A challenging scientific trivia
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.06.23
תיירות חלל אילוסטרציה
Israeli company to test cure for neuro-degenerative diseases in space
SpacePharma to test the feasibility of producing in microgravity a protein that could potentially prevent or slow the development of degenerative prion diseases; other ground-breaking projects in space on the menu this week
Ettay Nevo/Davison Institute of Science | 08.01.23
Exploring the ecology of medieval knight tales
Literary scholars resort to ecological models to evaluate the volume of medieval stories lost over time, but are such interdisciplinary comparisons even valid?
Itamar Avnery , Yuval Shapir, Davidson Institute of Science | 06.21.23
Kickoff Celebrations. What lies ahead? Participants of the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi celebrate the approval of the resolution on combating plastic pollution. Now, the crucial task of implementation awaits
Drowning in disposables: How humanity must rise and combat pollution
World Environment Day, observed this week, in tandem with a week-long series of discussions in Paris, puts laser focus on the fight against plastic pollution, as this is the only planet we have, and we must maintain it; Preservation of earth supersedes all else
Yuval Rosenberg Ph. D, Davidson Institute of Science | 06.15.23
The transition from celluloid to non-flammable plastic balls in 2014 affected the game’s dynamics. The harder surface of plastic balls reduced spin susceptibility, providing an advantage to players with aggressive attack-oriented styles
The physics of table tennis (AKA ping pong)
The fascinating science behind the fast-paced game of spin, speed and skill - How basic physics, the history of the ping pong ball, and the location of the competition weigh in table tennis
Anna Uzonyi, Davidson Institute of Science | 05.22.23
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