Scientists

Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for discovery of quantum dots

Team of three scientists receives Nobel Prize in Chemistry: 'They planted an important seed for nanotechnology.'

US scientists to announce major breakthrough in nuclear fusion

American researchers succeed for first time in producing nuclear fusion reaction creating net gain of energy.

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 warn Earth spinning faster than usual

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

Three young Israeli scientists receive $100,000 in awards

Three young scientists at leading research institutions in Israel chosen to receive $100,000 each for groundbreaking scientific research.

'Hitler should've finished the job, so I'll do it for him'

Russian scientist, 82, beaten on Moscow bus by assailant seeking to ‘finish Hitler’s job.’

Scientist reveals that ants socially distance

U.K. scientist: humans aren't alone in socially distancing when pandemics occur

Rare meteorite may hold key to origins of solar system

A rare meteorite scientists say could hold the key to the origins of the solar system lit up the night sky recently.

Report: Scientists skeptical about one-dose vaccine regimen

US government scientists reportedly pushing back against calls for one-dose regimens for the COVID-19 vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer.

Will the Boycott-Israel Clique co-opt the Scientific Community?

The hard sciences once seemed immune to the politics that dominate the humanities in academia, but no longer.Opinion.

Common Sense Model physician blasts Health Ministry announcement

Dr. Shmuel Rochberger: 'Hundreds of doctors have warned since beginning of outbreak that lockdowns are useless and only increase mortality.'

For most of population, lockdown far more deadly than COVID-19

Given doubts by scientists about lockdown effectiveness, most moral choice is targeted protection for at-risk populations. Opinion

Israeli doctors, scientists to hold anti-lockdown demonstration

'Doctors and scientists demand halt to closure, the decision of which to impose is based on zero transparent information to the public.'

Canada researchers reveal 'Iran-aligned' fake news campaign

'Endless Mayfly' posted at least 135 fake news articles, used 72 lookalike domains, University of Toronto researchers say.

Liquid sand hot tub - fluidized air bed

Sukkot's already arrived - but heat's still here. Want to freshen up without getting wet? Try liquid sand as a substitute!

Report: Hamas engineer eliminated by Mossad

Report claims Mossad eliminated Hamas engineer in Malaysia as part of wider efforts to prevent advanced weaponry from reaching Gaza.

Motorbike allegedly used in Hamas terrorist's killing found

Malaysia police chief says motorbike used by shooters of Hamas scientist has been found.

Philippines to deport Hamas 'rocket scientist'

Philippines says it will deport Iraqi Hamas scientist accused of helping the terror group shoot missiles at Israel.

Iceberg size of Delaware breaks off of Antarctica ice shelf

The iceberg, one of the largest ever recorded, weighs 1.12 trillion tons and covers more than 2,300 square miles.

New butterfly species discovered on Mount Hermon

For the first time in 109 years, researcher discover a new species of butterfly in Israel.

Israeli-American researcher wins prize for young scientists

Israeli-American researcher Dr. Gilad Evrony wins prestigious award for his work analyzing individual brain cells.

Israeli Research Makes New Discovery in Breast Cancer Mechanism

Researchers at Hebrew University have discovered a marker for early diagnosis and possible treatment of breast cancer cells.

Winning Start-Up Fights AIDS, Biowarfare

A winning Israeli start-up uses nanotechnology to fight HIV/AIDS and other killer viruses. Nano-cells could protect from bio-warfare, too.

Albert Einstein Museum to be Built in Jerusalem

A museum dedicated to Albert Einstein, the German theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, will be built in Jerusalem.

Iran Hangs Alleged Israeli 'Mossad Agent'

Iran hanged a man the regime alleges was an agent for the Israeli Mossad and convicted of killing one of its nuclear scientists in 2010.

Israeli Medical Breakthroughs Offer Hope to Auto-Immune Patients

A team of Israeli scientists offer hope in treating autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis.

Israeli Scientist Develops Kit to Identify Deadly Bacteria

A 92-year-old scientist from Hebrew University has invented a kit that enables the immediate detection of drug-resistant bacteria.

Fighting the 'Brain Drain'

A first of its kind conference tried to help Israeli scientists living abroad to find attractive job offers in Israel and come home.

Is Mossad Systematically Killing Iranian Nuclear Scientists?

An Iranian news agency is accusing Israel's Mossad intelligence agency of killing numerous Iranian nuclear scientists.

TAU Works on Computer Chip Implant to Treat the Brain

Tel Aviv University is working on a project to implant a computer chip into the brain to treat conditions like depression and Parkinson's disease.

Oh, Sure! Israeli Software Detects Sarcasm

Researchers in Israel develop computer algorithm able to identify sarcastic expression in written text.