Science

Scientists claim to have discovered a new color

A team of scientists from the USA claims to have discovered a new color that no one has ever seen.

Learning the science behind the Mishna

A work that demonstrates how scientific understanding can deepen one's appreciation of the Mishnah and, by extension, Hashem's creation. Review.

For contribution to COVID vax:

Jewish scientist awarded 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine

Drew Weissman was awarded the prestigious prize together with his partner Katalin Karikó for their discoveries regarding mRNA vaccines.

The Crossword Chronicles: An Exploration of a Cherished Pastime

Crosswords are more than just a hobby; they are a testament to our innate love for challenges and an excellent tool for cognitive fitness.

Paralyzed man walks again with spinal and brain implants

Study by Swiss researchers successfully implants paralyzed man with device allowing him to walk and move his arms.

Israeli scientific excellence:

Israeli junior science team wins six medals in competition

Israel participated for the first time in the International Junior Science Olympiad and took home six medals.

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.

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.

Ephraim first

Who should our children learn about first, Moses or Shakespeare, the bible or art, Talmud or science?

Centrifuges: how do they really work?

Following the incident at the Natanz nuclear site in Iran, Arutz Sheva brings you a brief summary of the science behind the centrifuges.

'Scientific knowledge is not the same as wisdom'

Scientist Brian Keating explains how calls to 'follow the science' may indicate flawed assumptions. 'Science is by its nature provisional.'

Hebrew U researchers find radio flares of black hole eating star

For first time, powerful radio flares detected months or years after a black hole destroys a star in unexpected discovery.

Nanoparticles in Pfizer vaccine may trigger allergic reactions

Science Magazine: Some suspect polyethylene glycol may have triggered severe reactions in at least 8 who received shot in past 2 weeks.

Israeli researches discover new bee species

New finding by Hebrew University researchers raises hope for bee habitat conservation amidst declining global bee populations.

Breishit: The Age of the Universe

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism: The Torah's message is ethics in a world created by G-d.

Israel to host World Science Ministers Conference

Israeli Science Minister Yizhar Shai to host World Science Ministers Conference, focusing on international efforts to fight the coronavirus.

Scientists discover massive 'Galactic Wall'

'South Pole Wall,' made up of thousands of galaxies, is 1.4 billion light-years long and 600 million light-years deep.

All about the "experts"

I do not believe what the experts are telling me because what they told me years ago never occurred. I am old enough to remember. Opinion.

Israeli scientists produce energy from plants

Scientists at Tel Aviv University produce hydrogen from microscopic algae.

Tunisian Professor:

Arab society can only have future by adopting science, democracy

Tunis University professor: Arabs rely on 'fables and myths' as sources of history without actually studying history.

Coronavirus drug proves effective against virus, company says

Biotech company Gilead Sciences says government study shows its remdesivir drug helps patients recover from coronavirus faster.

Facial symmetry and beauty

Research suggests people with symmetrical faces have an evolutionary advantage.

Flat Earth lecture at Israeli school draws fire

National-religious high school in central Israel invites Flat Earther to address students, sparking controversy.

Israeli scientist speaks at Cuban environmental conference

'Science can serve as a bridge to collaboration,' Israeli JNF scientist tells conference.

EU awards 742 million euro to 1,062 Israeli science projects

Special recognition award given to 423 Israeli companies and researchers that won the Horizon 2020 grant in 2018.

First ever photo of a black hole released

Supermassive black hole 1,000 times larger than black hole at the center of the Milky Way revealed in stunning photographs.

'Israel-US science collabo sure to bring incredible discoveries'

Rivlin hosts signing for cooperation between Israel National Academy of Sciences and Humanities, American National Academy of Sciences.

Weizmann professor wins Israel Prize for life sciences

"Kimchi is one of the pioneers in deciphering the cellular death mechanism programmed in mammals."

Physicist Marcelo Gleiser: 'Science does not kill G-d'

Templeton Prize winner says atheism is a 'non-belief' and 'inconsistent' with science, but emphasizes that 'science does not kill G-d."

UCLA’s Michael Grunstein wins Lasker award for study of histones

Son of Holocaust survivors wins $250,000 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Science Award for research into DNA.

Life on Mars? Large body of liquid water found on Red Planet

Scientists announce discovery of 12 mile wide underground lake of liquid water on Mars, say other bodies of water possible.

Sneak peek: New Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv

Steinhardt Museum of Natural History at Tel Aviv University will open its doors to the public for a trial period in the coming weeks.

Israeli inspired one of Stephen Hawking's biggest discoveries

Famed physicist who boycotted Israel owed one of his greatest discoveries to theories of Israeli scientist.

Young Israeli elected to Brazilian Academy of Sciences

Former Kiryat Arba resident Alexander Birbrair is a neuroscientist researching roles of specific cell populations in various tissues.

Israeli researchers target, shrink metastasized growths

Bar Ilan researchers discover enzyme supporting metastatic cells, develop compound to eliminate them.

First time: Collision of neutron stars observed

International team of scientists, including Weizmann Institute physicists, make historic observation of super-dense stars' collision.

Jordan inaugurates international research center

Scientists from across region including Iran and Israel, become part of new international research center, first of its kind in Middle East.

'Great Cold Spot' found on Jupiter

Second 'Great Spot' found on Jupiter, this one dark, cold, and constantly changing in shape.

Mice first invaded human settlements 15,000 years ago in Israel

Israeli researchers and foreign colleagues discover that the common house pet began invading human settlements far earlier than thought.

Jewish mother of carbon and nanoscience dies

Jewish physicist Mildred Dresselhaus, 'Queen of Carbon,' dies at 86.

'Israel's success is an embarrassment to us'

Arab journalists protest lack of scientists, academics in Egypt, slam Israel's successes as 'embarrassment' to entire Arab world.

Watch: how astronauts write in space

Because of the lack of gravity, astronauts would have trouble writing in space if it wasn't for 'space pens'.

Israeli scientists crack code of the brain's inner compass

Researchers at Weizmann Institute discover brain cells responsible for sense of direction and navigation in bats - and possibly humans.

Aussie PM praises 'start-up nation' at meeting with Netanyahu

Netanyahu meets with Australian PM Turnbull at UN General Assembly to discuss science and technology cooperation.

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Israel presents 'the truth' to the world

New exhibit at Ben-Gurion Airport displays 60 breakthroughs Israel has given the world, to be viewed by 8 million passengers.

'Israel is a Scientific Power'

Bar Ilan University takes part in the EU's annual Researchers’ Night, showcasing its science faculty to many interested Israelis.

Top Scientists Laud Israeli Brainpower in Confab

Water recycling and synthetic medication for flu strains are among of hundreds of Israel innovations, say Nobel Prize winning scientists.

Report: Iranian Academic Journal Seeks Israeli's Help

Chemistry professor gets invite to be member of the editorial board of an Iranian academic journal - an offer which she accepts.

US Students Discover Israel, Make Science Discoveries

Arutz Sheva talks with students on joint BIU/YU summer program to hear what they're learning about science and Israel.

NASA Chief Scientist Claims Aliens Will Be Found by 2025

Sci-fi or science? Head of NASA says proof of alien life just years away, top NASA administrator adds it will be found in our solar system.

Hanegbi Appointed Deputy Health Minister

Cabinet votes to appoint Tzahi Hanegbi as Deputy Health Minister and Tzipi Hotovely as Deputy Science Minister.

Egypt's Military Has Cured AIDS?

Army announces 100% cure for AIDS and hepatitis C. Doctors call the 'cure' a 'scientific scandal.'

Israeli Doctor Discovers New Bacteria

34-year-old doctor of microbiology stumbles upon a new strain of bacteria during clinical testing.

Why do Religious Public Jewish Schools Lag in Science?

Study finds religious Jewish high schools behind in science, Arab schools ahead. Researchers search for a solution.

Technion Program Prepares Hareidim for Hi-Tech

New mechina (university preparatory) program is designed to integrate hareidi, open the hi-tech workforce for them.

Israeli Professor Vice-President of Project Including Iran, PA

SESAME project includes scientists from across the Middle East; aims to foster 'scientific excellence', build particle accelerator.

'Extinct' Frog Appears in Israel

An ‘extinct’ frog makes a comeback in Israel’s Hula Valley, becoming a unique ‘living fossil.' A change from archaeological finds.

NASA Rover Discovers Conditions Once Suited to Life on Mars

An analysis of a Mars rock sample by the Curiosity rover has unveiled minerals that are the building blocks of life, NASA said Tuesday.

German-Israeli Science Festival to be Launched at Hebrew U.

German and Israeli students will work together at Minerva Centers and the Harry Truman Institute at Hebrew U.

Ebay to Auction Einstein's 'G-d Letter' for $3 Million

A handwritten letter in which Albert Einstein wrote on religion and G-d is going up for sale on eBay, with bids starting at $3 million