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חומת העיר ירושלים כפי שהתגלתה בחפירות רשות העתיקות בעיר דוד, והחוקרים ד"ר ג'ו עוזיאל, ד"ר פיליפ ווקסבוביץ ואורטל כלף

Trees reveal when events recounted in the Bible took place

Research presents over 100 radiocarbon dates, derived from four different excavation sites across the City of David which were determined through the analysis of organic artifacts such as grape seeds, date pits and even bat skeletons found inside one of the structures

Yaron Drukman | 05.02.24

Israeli study finds link of high blood sugar levels to Dementia

After Israeli study, doctors urged to look out for signs of cognitive decline in diabetic patients and ensure they receive proper care including enlisting family, providing at home nursing and updating medications

Dr. Ilan Green | 04.04.24

Many studies, even those that claim to be neutral, are conducted almost exclusively on male brains. Illustration of brain activity of a man and a woman

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 | 03.20.24

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 | 03.17.24

האזור בו התרחשה התפרצות הר הגעש קיקאי-אקאהויה ביפן

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 | 03.14.24

לוח העץ עם כתב הרונגו-רונגו, שתוארך לתקופה שקדמה בהרבה להגעת האירופאים לאי הפסחא

Easter Island natives invented their own script before European influence

A wooden tablet discovered on Easter Island with mysterious writing, dated to the 15th century, indicates that the islanders invented their own script without outside influence

Yogev Israely | 02.16.24

Israeli scientists pioneer method to prolong produce freshness using sound waves

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University say the method creates a coating of nanoparticles from the chemical compound chitosan, protecting the strawberries with antibacterial properties and extending their shelf life by 15 days

Ynetnews | 02.15.24

Israeli researchers use genetic editing to grow tomatoes that consume less water

A research team led by Tel Aviv University uses cutting-edge CRISPR technology to develop tomatoes that require less water without affecting yield, quality, or taste and that could also benefit other crops such as wheat, eggplant and peppers

Ynetnews | 01.24.24

המראה המתעתע של שני חרקי העלים (מבין שבעת המינים החדשים שהתגלו: Pulchriphyllium anangu מהודו (A), ו-Phyllium ortizi מהפיליפינים (B, C) שמציג את הסוואתו בטבע, הן כעלה ירוק והן כעלה חום

Scientists discover seven new 'walking leaves' species

From India, Vietnam and Indonesia to the Philippines, these leaf insects use sophisticated camouflage to avoid predators, who are unable to distinguish them from real leaves

Yogev Israely | 09.03.23

COVID vaccine developers among Technion Harvey Prize recipients

Israel's Technion Institute will award the prestigious prizes in June 2024 at a festive event; more than 30% of Harvey laureates have ultimately received the Nobel Prize

Ynetnews | 08.22.23

Air pollution increases resistance to antibiotics, study says

Study’s head author, Prof. Hong Chen from Zhejiang University in China, says antibiotic resistance and air pollution are each in their own right among the greatest threats to global health

Dr. Itay Gal | 08.09.23

Israeli 'orgasm instructor' receives scientific seal of approval

Czech researchers probe whether 'Wave Method', invented by Israel’s Roni Erez, which enables women to achieve an orgasm without any internal or external genital stimulation

Lori Stadtmauer | 08.01.23

The thorny path of women in Israeli agriculture

Report shows women make up only 15% of self-employed in agriculture sector, males dominate research

Ilana Curiel | 07.28.23

מימין: ד"ר יערה אופנהיימר-שאנן וד"ר תמיר קליין. המירוץ לצמרת

Bacteria can help trees survive water scarcity, Israeli study finds

Weizmann Institute of Science learn that trees form a symbiotic relationship with soil-beneficial bacteria, which assists them in not only surviving, but also flourishing, during periods of drought

Weizmann Institute of Science | 07.19.23

הר הצ'ומולונגמה (שמו הטיבטי של הר האוורסט)

Researchers monitor climate change by measuring Mount Everest's snow

Scientists determine a surprising new snow depth calculation at the summit, which significantly differs from previous estimates ranging from 0.9 to 3.5 meters; say findings provides a gateway to deeper insights into our planet

Yogev Israely | 07.16.23