![]() Test run for world's first non-stop flight from NY to Australia'Flying non-stop from the east coast of Australia to London and New York is truly the final frontier in aviation,' Qantas CEO says.![]() Red Sea countries to launch coral reef joint research centerRed Sea Transnational Research Center will include partners from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Eritrea, Sudan, Yemen, Israel, and Djibouti.![]() Israeli study: Facebook can cause depressionFacebook lowers self-esteem, new study finds, such that 15 minutes of surfing is enough to increase chances of depression.![]() People with ADHD eat less healthilyPeople with ADHD tend to eat 'whatever they see around,' new study says.![]() New study proves intestinal bacteria grow in pregnant womenBar-Ilan researchers discover that bacteria 'sense' pregnancy and the need to assist babies in breaking down the sugar in mother's milk.![]() Israeli scientists successfully print human heartScientists at Tel Aviv University unveil 'first' 3D print of heart with human tissue, vessels.![]() Can we rely on the polls?Dr. Ido Liberman explains why the pre-election polls and exit polls were right - and wrong - about the results.![]() These ADHD medications may predict future antidepressant useChildhood methylphenidate treatment predicts antidepressant use during adolescence, study shows.![]() Researchers identify the beneficial role of sleepSleep increases chromosome dynamics that clear out DNA damage accumulated during waking hours.![]() Research puts obesity and fatty liver disease treatment in reachHebrew University Professor Amiram Goldblum’s team discovers 27 new molecules with significant therapeutic potential.![]() New study shows religious upbringing linked to happinessNew study shows religious upbringing raises life satisfaction, lowers risk of substance abuse and STDs.![]() This is the most germ-filled surface in an airportNew research reveals the most germ-infested area of an airport - and it isn't the bathroom.![]() Soldiers visit doctors twice as often as everyone elseNew study finds soldiers go to the doctor twice as much as civilians of the same age.![]() Maternal depression may alter children's immune responsesIsraeli study shows maternal depression may have a long-term impact on children's psychological and immune health.![]() Meet the head of London's pro-Israel Center for Policy ResearchDr. Herbert London on Israel's challenges, how Jewish students can fight back, Muslim women's rights and BDS goals.![]() Need help with your math homework? Ask the wormsNew Hebrew University research reveals complex math calculations worms perform to search for food.![]() Netherlands: Eleven babies die in failed trialDutch hospital quits clinical trial after babies whose mothers took generic Viagra died.![]() Cells that speed up organ growth speed up agingZoo analysis shows pancreatic cell size linked to mammalian lifespan.![]() 'There's no intelligence organization in the world like you'Chief of Staff participates in Military Intelligence conference, praises activity and nature of unique work among world intelligence bodies.![]() Study: Haredim more likely to be near-sightedPublic health expert says health, education systems need to work together to prevent nearsightedness in children at risk.![]() Report: 59% of Israeli children are exposed to secondhand smokeNew study shows Israeli children are exposed to more cigarette smoke than their counterparts in England, Germany, and Canada.![]() How body temperature influences SIDSNew link between sleep arousals and body temperature may also be connected to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).![]() New study aims to be a model for genetic testingA new study for cancer risk in Ashkenazic Jews aims to create a new model for genetic testing.![]() Does your bottled water contain microplastics?Tests on more than 250 bottles from 11 leading brands worldwide reveal widespread contamination from plastic debris.![]() Have Israeli researchers discovered Israel's new cash crop?Israeli researchers cultivate desert truffles worth more than uranium.![]() Will this Druze-Israeli cure chemotherapy-induced infertility?Curing infertility after chemotherapy: This Druze-Israeli scientist may have the key.![]() New glasses may prevent vision loss in diabeticsRambam physician discovers new cause of vision loss in diabetics, creates new glasses to prevent impaired vision.![]() US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 millionStudy on economic impact of US-Russia sanctions on western non-sanctioning economies reveals interconnectedness of economies.![]() New study links eczema with ADHDNews Israeli research shows children who suffer 'skin asthma' more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.![]() People with disabilities more likely to be arrestedNew study suggests those with disabilities - including non-physical issues - face discrimination every day.![]() Baby bats learn language from peers: studyYoung bats adopt peers' dialect instead of their mothers, after being exposed to both.![]() Israeli researchers discover Alzheimer’s triggerResearchers at Be'er Sheva's Ben-Gurion University discover protein which may be key to preventing Alzheimer's.![]() Israeli researchers target, shrink metastasized growthsBar Ilan researchers discover enzyme supporting metastatic cells, develop compound to eliminate them.![]() Israel to compensate nuclear scientists suffering from cancerIsrael agrees to compensate Nuclear Research Center workers, Center denies responsibility for illness.![]() Epic quest to document 'miracle' of Hebrew languageResearchers track 50,000 ancient Hebrew words and phrases from Dead Sea Scrolls and ancient texts, begin writing definitions.![]() Study: Most people assume serial murderers are atheistsAcross the world, atheists are assumed to be more immoral than religious people - even if the person judging is an atheist himself.![]() Why you should fear skin cancer – and how to avoid itAs skin cancer rates skyrocket, Israeli and American researchers team up to find a cure. Will immunotherapy be it?![]() Israeli researchers identify cause of rare disorderTeam of Israeli, US, researchers successfully identifies a single gene which causes a rare and severe neurological disorder.![]() Study: Number of blind people globally to triple by 2050More patients are vision-impaired than ever before; new study suggests how countries can lessen the health burden and improve lives.![]() Blue light from screens harms sleep - but red light doesn'tNew study shows that screens before bed aren't the problem - the blue light they emit is. What can we do to lessen the screens' effects?![]() Study: Religious people more tolerant than atheistsAtheists and agnostics believe themselves to be more tolerant and open-minded than religious people - but in fact are less so.![]() Study reveals elevated cancer risk in Holocaust survivorsLongitudinal study shows Holocaust survivors born in occupied countries have highest risk, those denied compensation from gov't have lowest.![]() 'Improving wheat yield and quality essential for food supply'Wild wheat genome sequencing provides ‘time tunnel’ capable of boosting future food production and safety.![]() New research shows olive oil may help prevent Alzheimer'sStudy shows mice who receive extra-virgin olive oil do better on tests, have better memory, and have better-preserved neurons.![]() Government halts research on Haifa pollutionHealth, Environment ministries say research investigating connection between Haifa pollution and higher morbidity needs to be redone.![]() Study shows marriage improves survival ratesBritish study finds married people more likely to live even if they suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.![]() Israel and Québec cooperate on technology, research, innovationQuébec, Israel launch 5-year, $12 million, collaboration program.![]() Getting rid of old cellsUnderstanding why cells refuse to die may lead to treatments for age-related disease.![]() Israeli researchers: Smiling makes you look older, not youngerIn joint Israel-Canada study, researchers find people judge smiling people as older, but remember them later as being younger.![]() New butterfly species discovered on Mount HermonFor the first time in 109 years, researcher discover a new species of butterfly in Israel.![]() New survey shows high rates of iodine deficiency in IsraelNew national survey shows 62% of school-age children and 85% of pregnant women have low iodine intakes.![]() Israel launches two nano-satellitesIndian launcher sends record 102 satellites into space, two Israeli nano-satellites to help medical and environmental research.![]() Study shows BMI in adolescence influences cognitive functionNew study shows higher BMI in adolescence impairs cognitive functioning in midlife.![]() Mice need friends too, study findsNew research on mice from the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot indicates that stressful situations affect social relationships![]() Most Whatsapp rumors are trueResearch that mapped Whatsapp rumors during Operation Brother's Keeper shows that 69% of the rumors were true![]() Smoking in decline among IsraelisNew study shows that only 15% of Israeli adults are smokers.![]() Israeli researchers offer some hope for HIV carriersHebrew University scientists’ research yields good first results. |