News for Science Suspicions grow that Pfizer’s COVID vaccine nanoparticles trigger rare allergic reactionsScience 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 speciesNew finding by Hebrew University researchers raises hope for bee habitat conservation amidst declining global bee populations. Breishit: The Age of the UniverseTorah 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 ConferenceIsraeli 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 plantsScientists at Tel Aviv University produce hydrogen from microscopic algae. Arab society can only have future by adopting science, democracyTunis University professor: Arabs rely on 'fables and myths' as sources of history without actually studying history. Coronavirus drug proves effective against virus, company saysBiotech company Gilead Sciences says government study shows its remdesivir drug helps patients recover from coronavirus faster. Facial symmetry and beautyResearch suggests people with symmetrical faces have an evolutionary advantage. Flat Earth lecture at Israeli school draws fireNational-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 projectsSpecial recognition award given to 423 Israeli companies and researchers that won the Horizon 2020 grant in 2018. First ever photo of a black hole releasedSupermassive 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 histonesSon 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 PlanetScientists 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 AvivSteinhardt 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 discoveriesFamed physicist who boycotted Israel owed one of his greatest discoveries to theories of Israeli scientist. Young Israeli elected to Brazilian Academy of SciencesFormer Kiryat Arba resident Alexander Birbrair is a neuroscientist researching roles of specific cell populations in various tissues. Israeli researchers target, shrink metastasized growthsBar Ilan researchers discover enzyme supporting metastatic cells, develop compound to eliminate them. First time: Collision of neutron stars observedInternational team of scientists, including Weizmann Institute physicists, make historic observation of super-dense stars' collision. Jordan inaugurates international research centerScientists 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 JupiterSecond 'Great Spot' found on Jupiter, this one dark, cold, and constantly changing in shape. Mice first invaded human settlements 15,000 years ago in IsraelIsraeli researchers and foreign colleagues discover that the common house pet began invading human settlements far earlier than thought. Jewish mother of carbon and nanoscience diesJewish 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 spaceBecause 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 compassResearchers at Weizmann Institute discover brain cells responsible for sense of direction and navigation in bats - and possibly humans. Netanyahu met Australian PM at UN general assemblyNetanyahu meets with Australian PM Turnbull at UN General Assembly to discuss science and technology cooperation. Israel presents 'the truth' to the worldNew 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 ConfabWater recycling and synthetic medication for flu strains are among of hundreds of Israel innovations, say Nobel Prize winning scientists. Report: Iranian Journal Seeks Israeli's HelpChemistry professor gets invite to be member of the editorial board of an Iranian academic journal - an offer which she accepts. US Students Discover Israel in Science ProgramArutz Sheva talks with students on joint BIU/YU summer program to hear what they're learning about science and Israel. NASA Chief Scientist: Aliens Will Be Found by 2025Sci-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 MinisterCabinet 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.' Why do Religious Jewish Schools Lag in Science?Study finds religious Jewish high schools behind in science, Arab schools ahead. Researchers search for a solution. Israeli Doctor Discovers New Bacteria34-year-old doctor of microbiology stumbles upon a new strain of bacteria during clinical testing. Technion Program Prepares Hareidim for Hi-TechNew mechina (university preparatory) program is designed to integrate hareidi, open the hi-tech workforce for them. Israeli Prof.Heads Project Including Iran, PASESAME project includes scientists from across the Middle East; aims to foster 'scientific excellence', build particle accelerator. 'Extinct' Frog Appears in IsraelAn ‘extinct’ frog makes a comeback in Israel’s Hula Valley, becoming a unique ‘living fossil.' A change from archaeological finds. NASA Rover Finds Conditions Suited to Life on MarsAn 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 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 MilA 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 Israeli Kids' Career Choices: Medicine and ScienceIsraeli kids are twice as motivated to become doctors as are kids elsewhere Jewish Teen Wins Google Science PrizeAn eighth-grader from the San Diego Jewish Academy won a science prize amounting to $25,000, at annual Google Science Fair competition. 'Jewish Nobel Prize' Worth $1 Million EstablishedPM Netanyahu announced a new international prize to be awarded to Jews who win global recognition due to achievements in science and arts. YU, BIU Students Launch Summer Science ProjectThirty Yeshiva University "scientists" are on their way from New York to join their Israeli counterparts on a summer-long science project. Solar Flare to Pound PurimA massive solar flare will give the Earth a 'bit of a jolt' this Purim as we head towards next year's solar cycle apex. Lunar Eclipse Visible from Israel on ShabbatIsraelis will be treated on Shabbat to a rare astronomical event: A full eclipse of the moon as dusk falls upon Israel Saturday evening. Greene, Head of BGU Jewish Medical Ethics Ctr, 83Renowned BGU life scientist Professor Velvl Greene maintained a dialogue on religion with the late Lubavitcher Rebbe. He died Monday. NASA Launching Jupiter ProbeNASA is poised to launch a $1B probe to Jupiter, which is expected to arrive in 2016. Sderot gets Science CenterSderot gets a science center in honor of brave teen killed in rocket strike. |
