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Sheba and Mount Sinai hospitals collaborate to bring AI technology to hospitals

Israel's largest hospital working with New York's Mount Sinai Hospital to develop and integrate Artificial Intelligence at hospitals

Sheba & Mount Sinai team up to bring AI technology to hospitals

Study: Bilinguals demonstrate more robust brain capability than monolinguals

Two recent studies by University of Haifa show bilinguals are more cognitively agile than their monolingual counterparts.

Bilinguals show more robust brain capability than monolinguals

Sweeter isn’t always tastier, finds Hebrew U. study

Taste experts analyze half a million Amazon and iHerb customer reviews, find foods considered 'too sweet' given lower scores.

Sweeter isn’t always tastier, finds Hebrew U. study

Sweden halts COVID vaccination for healthy children

Swedish schools remained open throughout pandemic, but severe illness in children was rare.

Sweden halts COVID vaccination for healthy children

Pfizer CEO backs out of EU COVID committee hearing

European parliamentarians don't even know how much the EU paid Pfizer for the shots.

Pfizer CEO backs out of EU COVID committee hearing

Human tumors are prized real estate for fungi, study finds

The findings demonstrate that fungi are living in tumors and may facilitate cancer detection, diagnosis, and perhaps even treatment.

Human tumors are prized real estate for fungi, study finds

Top cardiologist calls for halt to COVID vaccination

Dangers to cardiac health outweigh benefit. "Heart cells cannot be replaced," Dr. Malhotra stresses.

Top cardiologist calls for halt to COVID vaccinationplayer

Watch: 'Hurricane hunters' fly through the eye of Hurricane Ian

Hurricane hunters say it was 'one of the most terrifying' experiences they've ever had.

Watch: 'Hurricane hunters' fly through the eye of Hurricane Ianplayer

Watch: Spacecraft slams into asteroid, veers it off course

NASA and the world community are actively preparing for the possibility of an asteroid hitting Earth.

Watch: Spacecraft slams into asteroid, veers it off course player

Young mother describes ordeal following COVID vaccination

Problems started two hours after vaccination and only got worse.

Young mother describes ordeal following COVID vaccinationplayer

Scientists finally figure out how many ants live on Earth

Team finds that the total mass of ants on the planet is greater than all birds and mammals combined.

Scientists finally figure out how many ants live on Earth

President of Ariel University resigns

Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld's notified Ariel University of his decision to end his term as university president

President of Ariel University resigns

Dr. Fauci: 'Not enough time' to conduct human trials on Omicron vaccine

New COVID vaccine was only tested for current variants on eight mice.

'Not enough time' to conduct human trials on Omicron vaccine

Watch: World’s first flying bike debuts in the US

The 'hoverbike' is going for $777,000 and can get up to speeds of almost 100 km/hr.

Watch: World’s first flying bike debuts in the USplayer

COVID-19 case confirmed in Italy in September, 2019

Isolated SARS-CoV-2 was a post-Wuhan mutation.

COVID-19 case confirmed in Italy in September, 2019

COVID-19 Denmark stops all COVID vaccination for those under 50

Denmark stops all COVID vaccination for those under 50

New Israeli research could halt advancement of Parkinson’s Disease

Study from University of Haifa could have major implications for how Parkinson’s disease is treated.

New Israeli research could halt Parkinson’s Disease

Israeli TV channel's Twitter hacked

Channel 12 News' official account, with more than half a million followers, hacked by an unidentified hacker.

Israeli TV channel's Twitter hacked

Watch: Fireball lights up the night sky over Scotland

A viral video of a purported fireball crossing the sky over Glasgow.

Watch: Fireball lights up the night sky over Scotlandplayer

Herzog: What these scholars have done will change our lives

President Herzog hosts announcement of recipients of Israel Science Foundation’s Breakthrough Research Grants at the President’s Residence.

'What these scholars have done will change our lives'

Putting liquid biopsies on solid ground: Cancer diagnosis from a milliliter of blood

If larger studies confirm the results of a Weizmann Institute innovation, diagnosing cancer may one day be as easy as taking blood.

Cancer diagnosis from a milliliter of blood

Israeli researchers find simple method to increase in vitro fertilization success rate

Hebrew University, Kaplan Hospital team find simple method for significantly increasing the success rate of in vitro fertilization.

Israeli researchers discover way to make IVF more effective

Study: Vaccines dramatically reduce the risk of long-term effects of COVID-19

Bar-Ilan University prof.: 'Increasingly clear that vaccines protect against long-term, sometimes life-changing, effects of COVID-19.'

Vaccines dramatically reduce the risk of long COVID

Israel to offer non-mRNA coronavirus vaccine

New protein-based jab offers an alternative to those who were unable or unwilling to receive the other available options

Israel to offer non-mRNA coronavirus vaccine

New study shows significant effect of COVID vaccination on menstrual cycles

66% of post-menopausal women experienced breakthrough bleeding following shots.

COVID vaccination significantly impacts menstrual cycles

Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower

Elon Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower in bid to end his agreement to buy Twitter.

Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower

iPhone 14 features major overhaul, new shimmering colors

Leaks about soon to be released iPhone 14 give a peek at a variety of next level features on Apple's latest smartphone.

iPhone 14 features major overhaul, new shimmering colors

NASA delays launch of Artemis 1 moon mission

Liftoff scrubbed after leak detected during fueling and possible crack found.

NASA delays launch of Artemis 1 moon mission

Israeli researchers develop a 'light trap'

TU Vienna and Hebrew University researchers develop "light trap"— a beam of light which prevents itself from escaping.

Israeli researchers develop a 'light trap'

Research shows number of new cases of type 2 diabetes in children doubled during lockdown

"Being confined at home" led to serious health consequences, say John Hopkins researchers.

New cases of type 2 diabetes in kids doubled during lockdown

Toyota developing tractor beam towing system

'Hitchless towing system' would allow one vehicle to remotely control another close behind it.

Toyota developing tractor beam towing system

Moderna suing Pfizer for patent infringement in COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna claims that Pfizer and BioNTech copied its formula for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Moderna suing Pfizer for patent infringement in COVID-19 vaccine

Up to four million Americans may be out of work due to long COVID

Researchers estimate that at least $170b in wages may be lost annually due to long COVID symptoms, report says.

Up to 4 million Americans may be out of work due to long COVID

Apple to reveal iPhone 14 on September 7

Technology giant announces multiple new devices will be revealed in two weeks.

Apple to reveal iPhone 14 on September 7

Neurons caught rapidly switching gears

A new study suggests that neurons are not programmed for a single task, but rather are highly dynamic and agile.

Neurons caught rapidly switching gears

New biological sensor can detect hidden disease in potatoes

Hebrew U and Volcani Institute, team up to prevent looming global food crisis: New biological sensor detects hidden disease in potatoes.

New biological sensor can detect hidden disease in potatoes

New study shows: COVID-19 raises risk of epilepsy in children, even two years later

Study: 'Children at increased risk of intracranial haemorrhage, ischaemic stroke, psychotic disorders, seizures,' after COVID-19 infection.

COVID-19 raises risk of epilepsy in kids, even two years later

NASA reveals 13 potential lunar regions for next moon landing

NASA announces 13 regions near Moon's south pole as potential landing sites for sending astronauts back to the lunar surface.

NASA reveals 13 potential lunar regions for next moon landingplayer

Sugar substitutes may affect the human body in unanticipated ways

Controlled trial suggests these non-nutritive sweeteners affect the human gut microbes and may alter glucose metabolism.

Sugar substitutes may affect human body in unanticipated ways

Apple discloses serious security vulnerabilities

Apple says security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.

Apple discloses serious security vulnerabilities

Research: Desert regions may predict climate change in wetter areas

Desert regions may be best predictors of climate change in wetter areas, Hebrew University study reveals.

Desert regions may predict climate change in wetter areas

This AI chatbot wants you to visit its synagogue

BlenderBot, Meta’s AI chatbot, really, really wants you to check out its synagogue.

This AI chatbot wants you to visit its synagogue

Research: Online opinions clouded by day's weather

Hebrew U. research shows how a rainy day affects our reviews of a past stay in a hotel.

Research: Online opinions clouded by day's weather

Astronomers find most distant galaxy ever observed

Galaxy thought to be from the early years of the universe discovered using James Webb Space Telescope.

Astronomers find most distant galaxy ever observed

Research: Coarse sea spray keeps lighting strikes away

Hebrew U. researchers discover why there’s less lightning in storms over oceans than on land.

Research: Coarse sea spray keeps lighting strikes away

Scientists warn Earth spinning faster than usual

Faster spin leading to shorter days could have a devastating impact on technology, especially computer networks.

Scientists warn Earth spinning faster than usual

Can a new molecule prevent age-related diseases and increase life expectancy?

Scientists hope a new drug will lead to the treatment or prevention of diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Can a new molecule prevent age-related diseases?

Experts conclude: Lockdown responsible for child hepatitis

"When restrictions were lifted, children with lack of prior immunity were exposed to a whole battery of new infections."

Experts conclude: Lockdown responsible for child hepatitis

Israeli tech leader launches new health collaboration to solve urgent real-world problems

Technion Human Health Initiative brings together scientists from different fields to solve human health problems in novel ways.

Israeli tech leader collaborating to solve urgent problems

New research links COVID spike protein to heart damage

New generation of COVID vaccines may focus on T-cell response rather than spike protein encoding.

New research links COVID spike protein to heart damage

Apple to open development center in Jerusalem

The development center in Jerusalem will be the US tech giant's third center in Israel after Herzliya and Haifa.

Apple to open development center in Jerusalem

Buzz Aldrin’s moon jacket sells for $2.8 million

Jacket worn during Apollo 11 mission by second astronaut to walk on the moon sells to anonymous bidder.

Buzz Aldrin’s moon jacket sells for $2.8 million

German Health Ministry: 'One serious adverse event for every 5,000 COVID vaccinations'

Twitter removed post as "misleading," then reinstated with added note that "the risk is very small."

'1 serious adverse event for every 5,000 COVID vaccinations'

Watch: Israeli start-up to begin production of flying cars

AIR shows off their prototype for a flying vehicle and says these fancy 'gadgets' will be in production by 2024.

Watch: Israeli start-up to begin production of flying carsplayer

Israeli researchers solve mystery of glowing coral

Tel Aviv University researchers prove for the first time the purpose of coral reefs' fluorescent glow.

Israeli researchers solve mystery of glowing coral

New method of testing may allow early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease

Diagnosis of early-stage Parkinson's Disease now possible with new method developed at Hebrew University.

New testing may allow early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease




























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