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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

Watch: NASA image dates back 'almost to the beginning of time'

NASA releases first image from its new telescope providing a glimpse of the universe about 13.7 billion years ago.

Watch: NASA image dates back 'almost to the beginning of time'player

WHO: 'Sex is not limited to male and female'

World Health Organization updates manual based on "new scientific evidence."

WHO: 'Sex is not limited to male and female'

Watch: Israeli start-up keeps track of your online history

'We're the startup nation, but there's no law that protects our privacy...we're the wild, wild West," says the company's co-founder.

Watch: Israeli start-up keeps track of your online historyplayer

New study: COVID booster significantly delays end of infection

31% boosted people still contagious 10 days post-infection vs. 6% unvaccinated.

COVID booster significantly delays end of infection

Huge Israeli study disproves link between COVID & heart inflammation

Study focused on pre-vaccine period, following almost 800 thousand people.

Israeli study disproves link between COVID & heart inflammation

New antiviral targets common viruses - including COVID-19 and Zika

Hebrew University's ViroBlock announces preliminary success of anti-viral drug platform.

New antiviral targets common viruses - including COVID and Zika

Wearable telehealth device can provide early warning of deterioration

New Sheba Medical Center study shows wearable telehealth device can detect patient deterioration 38 hours before clinical deterioration.

Wearable telehealth device offers early warning of deterioration

AI vs Human Transcription: Accuracy, Time & Price

In this article, we will compare the accuracy, speed, and price of these two types of transcription services.

AI vs Human Transcription: Accuracy, Time & Price

Carnivorous plant discovered that attacks prey underground

For the first time a carnivorous plant that traps and eats its prey underground has been discovered by scientists.

Carnivorous plant discovered that attacks prey underground

How AI facial recognition tech found Rush singer Geddy Lee's mother in a Holocaust photo

Rockstar Geddy Lee found never-before-seen photos of his mother’s family thanks to artificial intelligence facial recognition technology.

How AI tech found Rush singer's mother in a Holocaust photo

Choosing to give away money linked to lower cognitive performance

New study shows those who gave away more money scored lower on cognitive tests sensitive to Alzheimer’s disease than those who gave less.

Giving away money linked to lower cognitive performance

Watch: Will 'sophisticated' robots turn on humans?

A Google employee was put on administrative leave for publishing his conversations with a 'human robot.'

Watch: Will 'sophisticated' robots turn on humans? player

New study: Doctors prescribe fewer painkillers during night shifts than during the day

Researchers attribute discrepancy in pain med prescriptions at emergency rooms in US and Israel to reduced empathy.

Study: Doctors prescribe fewer painkillers during night shifts

Israeli University discovers cells that keep fungal infections at bay

Without cells that spur on the specialized antifungal units, the fight against a common infection is a lost cause.

Israeli Univ. discovers cells that keep fungal infections at bay

BMJ Senior Editor: COVID vaccines more likely to put you in hospital than keep you out

New study shows over 8 per 10,000 net increase in hospitalization following vaccination.

'COVID vax more likely to put you in hospital than keep you out'

Pfizer sued for patent infringement in Paxlovid development

Pfizer accused of "willful and deliberate" violation, using other company's protease inhibitor.

Pfizer sued for patent infringement in Paxlovid development

New study: COVID vaccination shown to decrease sperm counts

Effect begins 2 months following vaccination & persists for at least 5 months, when study ended.

COVID vaccination shown to decrease sperm counts

Mechanism to help seniors access technology wins hackathon

JCT hackathon for women features technology to help detect when babies are left in parked cars, mechanism to help seniors access technology.

Mechanism to help seniors access technology wins hackathon

Study: The younger we feel, the better we rehabilitate

Even in old age, feeling young can decrease the chances of developing physical disability and morbidity.

The younger we feel, the better we rehabilitate

Where do COVID-19 variants come from?

New Israeli research suggests that immunocompromised patients suffering chronic COVID infections lead to mutated variants.

Where do COVID-19 variants come from?

Watch: Human trash found on Mars

Scientists are puzzled over a piece of equipment from the landing craft which recently arrived on the 'Red Planet'.

Watch: Human trash found on Marsplayer

Dr. Anthony Fauci admits there's no data showing benefit of COVID boosters for children

"Americans should all know this: There are no studies on children showing a reduction in hospitalization or death," says Sen. Rand Paul.

Dr. Fauci admits: No data showing benefit of boosters for kidsplayer

WHO head Dr. Tedros: SARS-CoV-2 resulted from a lab leak

Research into gain-of function at Wuhan Institute of Virology most likely cause of pandemic.

SARS-CoV-2 resulted from a lab leak

New study: Six months after vaccination, protection is 'zero'

Study in NEJM notes that natural immunity confers robust protection even a year after infection.

Six months after vaccination, protection is 'zero'

Watch: Elon Musk hosts 'bizarre' phone Q&A with Twitter staff

The world’s richest man provided a wild Q&A with Twitter employees, addressing layoffs, remote work, and alien encounters.

Watch: Elon Musk hosts 'bizarre' phone Q&A with Twitter staffplayer

Next step in drone mail technology: Heavier weight, longer distances

Israel Innovation Authority teams up with Strix Drones to test latest commercial drone technology.

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