science

Solar Eclipse 2017 Captured from Union, Missouri

Total solar eclipse: What is it, where is it, and why is it dangerous to look at it?

Total solar eclipses are rare, not often occurring in the same place for a very long time. What makes it special? Why can't we look directly at it? Here's what you should know.

08/04/2024
WORKERS INSTALL air conditioners on the wall of a building in the center of Jerusalem.

Canadian study throws ice water on idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extreme heat

A new Canadian study throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather events

The historical timeline of ancient ocean oxygenation: a look into Earth's past

Ancient ocean oxygenation timeline –a key to understand the planet’s history – is revealed by Hebrew University earth scientists.

How do you say farewell to a scientific giant like Daniel Kahneman?

Thanks to Kahneman, hospital systems and HMOs now offer generic drugs to physicians as the first choice, knowing how powerful the status quo bias is.

By TALYA MIRON-SHATZ
04/04/2024

New BGU study finds 'arms race' between bacteria leads to positive impacts in various fields

The research has many implications and applications in the world around us, from nutrition, medicine, and renewable energy, specifically in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Israeli researchers reach bone metastasis breakthrough for breast cancer patients

Groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University: Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

Innovating diagnoses: American researchers assess autism with eye reflex exam

Researchers found that children who carry a variant of a gene that is associated with severe autism are hypersensitive to the motion of head turning.

Simple blood test detecting Alzheimer's disease now available in Israel

The new test, considered revolutionary in the field of health sciences, will allow doctors to make faster diagnoses to help patients seek treatments that could slow the development of the disease.

The stars align: Israeli researchers track a supernova in real time

Weizmann scientists chronicle the earliest stages of a supernova.

31/03/2024

Dogs can be trained to detect PTSD with their noses

Among other forms of assistance, dogs can help patients by alerting to and interrupting episodes when their companions are struggling with their symptoms.

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