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Five whisker follicles in a 100-micron-thick tissue section, viewed under a microscope. Each follicle is enveloped by a thick collagenous capsule surrounded by skeletal muscles. The follicle contains a bundle of mechanoreceptors, whose club-like endings are anchored within a suspended collagen-rich matrix at the level of the upper third of the follicle

How rats tune out themselves to detect the lightest touch

New Weizmann Institute of Science study reveals how specialized nerve endings and biomechanical structures in rat whisker follicles filter out self-motion, letting the brain detect only true contact, offering fresh insights into sensory evolution and precision touch

ynet Global | 01.19.26

Is childhood obesity preventable before birth? Israeli study uses AI to find out

New Barzilai Medical Center study fed pregnancy nutrition, maternal thyroid function and newborn data into an AI model that successfully identified toddlers at risk of excess weight, pointing to the potential for early, personalized prevention

Eitan Gefen | 01.15.26

If you sleep less than 7 hours a night you are shortening your life, huge study finds

Even the researchers were surprised: Data from across the US reveals that sleep deprivation predicts earlier death more than poor diet, lack of fitness or loneliness; 'We knew that sleep was important, we just didn't know how much'

ynet | 01.13.26

ADHD risk may be shaped by early environment, long-term Israeli study suggests

17-year Ben-Gurion University study finds that infants with certain temperaments, especially those with parents showing ADHD symptoms, are more sensitive to early home environments, influencing cognitive development and later ADHD symptoms

ynet Global | 01.10.26

Sharp rise in suicidal thoughts among Israeli youth: ‘Numbers we’ve never seen before’

Doctors warn that the growing number of children and teenagers seeking emergency psychiatric care reflects deeper, more complex distress intensified by the war and highlights the need for immediate, coordinated national action

Or Hadar, Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad | 01.01.26

Israelis are grappling with rising trauma symptoms in the wake of October 7

Israeli study of psychedelic use for treating PTSD could expand trauma care

Israelis are grappling with rising trauma symptoms in the wake of prolonged war, while mental health services remain stretched far beyond capacity; since Oct. 7 about 3 million adults in Israel experienced anxiety, depression or symptoms of PTSD

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.30.25

Elle Taitou Spruch, investor at the Pan-European VC, Planven; Dina Pasca-Raz, partner and head of Technology at KPMG Israel; Eden Dvir-Zano, managing director of EIT Hub Israel

From Berlin to Bucharest, Israeli tech scales up across Europe with thousands of new jobs

A new study finds Israeli tech companies have expanded sharply across Europe, employing more than 30,000 workers; Activity is concentrated in EU states, with strong growth in R&D, AI, cybersecurity and life sciences, and rising hubs in Central and Eastern Europe

ynet Global | 12.24.25

When bears grow tame: how humans are reshaping wildlife

Two recently published studies show that humans are influencing the animals around them; without intending to, we are making them increasingly similar to domesticated animals

Dr. Yonat Eshchar | 12.24.25

Israeli study challenges work-from-home myth as burnout stays high

Remote work was supposed to ease burnout, but a nationwide Israeli study of 5,504 employees finds nearly half are highly exhausted and working from home often makes it worse, as blurred boundaries and nonstop demands fuel stress across sectors

Anat Lev Adler | 12.09.25

כלב גולדן רטריבר, שהשתתף במחקר, מפגין "התנהגות טובה"

Researchers have discovered genes that underlie specific behavioral traits in golden retrievers—from trainability to fear of strangers—also shape the personality and mental health of humans; This could help address needs of our four-legged friends

Yogev Israeli | 12.01.25

Israeli study reveals how trees can protect rivers from agricultural pollution

A new Israeli study in the Kishon River basin finds that planting narrow strips of native trees and vegetation between farmland and waterways can serve as natural buffers, filtering pollutants, preventing soil erosion, and restoring river ecosystems

Maya Pelah | 11.11.25

ציור החמניות של ואן גוך נשיונל גלרי לונדון

Visiting art museums reduces stress, strengthens heart and immune system, new study finds

A King’s College London study shows that viewing original artworks reduces stress hormones, improves heart function, and lowers inflammation; Participants who saw replicas outside galleries didn’t experience the same physical and emotional health benefits

ynet Global | 10.29.25

Tipping doesn’t boost service — it just keeps getting more expensive, study finds

A new study by researchers from Tel Aviv University and Dartmouth College found most people tip out of social conformity, not gratitude — meaning waiters expect tips regardless of performance, reducing their incentive to offer better service

Lital Dubrovitsky | 10.20.25

Only a third of US Jews support Israel’s war in Gaza, survey shows

Survey reveals a stark divide: Only 31% of American Jews support Israel’s Gaza campaign, while growing numbers condemn it—and distrust US efforts to weaponize antisemitism for political gain; survey coincides with Sen. Bernie Sanders’ statement accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza

Daniel Edelson, New York | 09.18.25

Israeli scientists pioneer breakthrough AI method to better wildfire forecasts worldwide

New study cracks the code to more accurate wildfire predictions by tailoring global models to local landscapes—turning cutting-edge AI into simple, life-saving tools that could protect communities worldwide

Ynet | 08.27.25

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