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Man critically ill with rabies, what are the symptoms, how to treat
An elderly man contracts the rare disease after being bitten by a dog; an expert explains the fatal illness with a 99% mortality rate and how to manage and avoid it
Alexandra Lukash
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10:36 | 10.29.24
‘Breast cancer sucks, but there’s hope’: Israeli women fight for survival and wellness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Israeli women share their physical and mental recovery journeys using advanced therapies
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line
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01:23 | 10.29.24
Lifestyle counts: Experts say about 40% of cancer cases are preventable
American Cancer Society study finds about half of cancer-attributed death are preventable when the leading factor is smoking and the second is being overweight; 'More than 80% of lung cancer cases are related to smoking'
Ron Crissy
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17:47 | 10.28.24
Spicy food: Metabolism booster and other health benefits
Most people have a love-hate relationship with spicy food, but how does it impact our health? Who should avoid it? Is there such a thing as 'too spicy'? And why is it essential to avoid touching your eyes or sensitive skin after handling hot peppers?
Dr. Sigal Frishman
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14:32 | 10.28.24
Why we wait 10 minutes after rocket sirens: The physics of shrapnel risk
Home Front Command advises staying sheltered for 10 minutes after sirens to avoid potential rocket debris; but why 10 minutes? How is this connected to fragment size? And what factors can increase the spread of shrapnel on the ground?
Yogev Israely
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12:24 | 10.28.24
How to protect ourselves from a bug sting-induced allergic reaction
Allergic reactions to bees and other insects from the Vespidae family such as wasps and even fire ants have become common in recent years; allergy expert explains all there is to know
Dr. Idit Lachover-Roth
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08:39 | 10.28.24
First Rolex on the moon sells for $2.2 million at auction
Watch worn by Apollo 14 commander astronaut Edgar Mitchell garners massive sum in space-themed auction held in the United States
Ynet
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13:40 | 10.27.24
Celebrating Ada Lovelace: The pioneer of programming
Long before electronic computers came to be, the young mathematician Ada Lovelace was already crafting algorithms for an early calculating machine; today, her legacy is celebrated through initiatives that promote women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Jonathan Berkheim
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14:12 | 10.26.24
Two distinct brain pathways to addiction
A study on mice unexpectedly revealed that the negative reinforcements hindering withdrawal from painkillers involve a distinct brain mechanism from the positive reinforcement that initially drives drug dependence
Tal Fisher/ Weizmann Institute of Science
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18:12 | 10.25.24
The German cockroach that took over the world
It lurks in the corners of our homes, in the sewage system, and sometimes even in our food - A new study examines how the common pest, the German cockroach, has spread across the world
Sahar Zadka/ Weizmann Institute of Science
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19:50 | 10.24.24
Israeli teen hospitalized in serious condition after using e-cigarette
Schneider Children's Medical Center physician recalls a 17-year-old being brought in coughing large amounts of blood before being diagnosed with a pulmonary hemorrhage
Adir Yanko
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19:34 | 10.23.24
Awards and achievements for Israel: This week in space
A prestigious award for an Israeli rocket propulsion researcher, coatings from an Israeli company gain recognition en route to Jupiter, SpaceX’s latest achievements and the new lunar suits
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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16:45 | 10.23.24
Brain hemorrhage cases in Israel soar post-October 7, study finds
Study across 5 Israeli medical centers, led by Rambam Health Care Campus, finds 20% increase in brain hemorrhage cases following Hamas massacre, attributed to psychological stress of war; experts suggest surge affects general population and not just those directly impacted by war
Ron Crissy
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19:13 | 10.21.24
Memory as his weapon: The inspiring story of Matan, blinded in Gaza, now a prosecutor
A year after losing his sight from critical injuries near Gaza, Matan Levy fulfilled his dream of becoming a lawyer; now interning at the Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office, he says, 'I can’t fight on the battlefield, so I fight crime in the courtroom'
Netael Bendel
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18:52 | 10.19.24
Searching for life on Europa: This week in space
Mission to Jupiter’s moon launched after a hurricane delay, a European spacecraft will study asteroid deflection, a new Mars sample return mission being developed and researchers investigate why the Moon cooled the COVID-19 pandemic
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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11:03 | 10.18.24
The neighboring planet that was finally discovered
After years of searching, researchers confirm the existence of a small planet orbiting Barnard's Star, one of our closest stellar neighbors
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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16:38 | 10.16.24
Toddler undergoes rare chest surgery in Jerusalem: 'No one had ever seen anything like this'
Parents of one-year-old child say no expert could help them until they arrived at Hadassah Medical Center, where their son was diagnosed with a rare form of gynecomastia
Eitan Gefen
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09:14 | 10.16.24
Israel sees rising substance abuse rates as war drags on, study finds
Israel Center on Addiction data collected before and during war shows number of Israelis developing post-traumatic symptoms and turning to drugs skyrocketed
Hadar Gil-Ad
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16:41 | 10.15.24
My brother's keeper: Study finds deep psychological impacts on siblings of victims of October 7 and fallen soldiers
Hebrew University study explores the 'unrecognized grief' of sibling loss during, after October 7 events, highlighting unique needs of those left to cope with loss; Findings challenge assumptions about grief dynamics, urging tailored responses for those affected by prolonged national crises
Gal Ganot
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14:11 | 10.15.24
NASA's Europa Clipper to explore possibility of life on Jupiter's icy moon
Scientists believe saltwater ocean beneath Europa's ice could harbor conditions favorable for life
Ynetnews
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11:14 | 10.15.24
SpaceX spacecraft booster lands back on Earth in historic test run
Company successfully catches the spacecraft's booster rocket in launch tower clamps as it returns to earth, allowing for its reuse in other tests and eventual space launch; NASA to use rocket in 2026 mission to the moon
Ynet
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18:12 | 10.13.24
Nobel Prize in chemistry 2024: Protein structure prediction and design
This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes three researchers who have developed groundbreaking tools for predicting and designing the three-dimensional structures of proteins
Dr. Gal Haimovich, Noam Leviatan, Davidson Institute of Science, Ori Berman
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12:09 | 10.13.24
Drug and alcohol use increased PTSD among Nova massacre survivors, study finds
Sheba Medical Center study finds heightened anxiety, depression in survivors using substances; alcohol causing the most significant dissociative states, impeding cognitive processing and recovery
Adir Yanko
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13:40 | 10.11.24
Russian cosmonaut breaks record for longest stay in space
Oleg Kononenko accumulates a total of 1,111 days in orbit; Trump in a campaign promise says if elected, the U.S. will land on Mars by 2028 while ally Elon Musk's SpaceX battles FAA regulations
Davidson Institute of Science, Ettay Nevo
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13:17 | 10.11.24
Reducing sitting time prevents worsening back pain, study shows
Overweight adults who spend less time sitting and add light exercises see no increase in back pain over six months
Ynetnews
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08:43 | 10.10.24
Scientists unveil first complete map of adult fruit fly brain
Detailed map reveals over 8,400 neuron types, including 4,581 newly discovered, providing unprecedented insight into neural circuitry
Ynetnews
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08:40 | 10.10.24
Increase in human life expectancy slowing significantly, study finds
Data suggests humans approaching biological limits to longevity, challenging conventional wisdom life expectancy will continue to increase indefinitely
Ynetnews
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08:33 | 10.10.24
Oxford scientists develop first vaccine aiming to prevent ovarian cancer
OvarianVax will work by teaching immune system to recognize and attack earliest stages of ovarian cancer, similar to HPV vaccine's approach to cervical cancer
Ynetnews
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08:28 | 10.10.24
This is what machine learning and artificial neural networks do
The Nobel Prize in Physics 2024 will be awarded to researchers from the U.S. and Canada for developing computational tools that mimic the workings of the nervous system
Dr. Boaz Karni-Harel, Weizmann institute of science
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22:09 | 10.09.24
More than a match: How bone marrow donation created a lifelong bond
Seventeen years after donating bone marrow to save Liri's life, Sagi reunites with her; his nephew Shahar, who also donated bone marrow to a leukemia patient, joined them; 'Once a donor, always a donor,' Sagiv says
Gal Ganot
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12:19 | 10.09.24
Traumatic and scarring: The mental cost of watching October 7 videos
New ongoing study sampling Israelis after Hamas attack reveals viewing graphic videos has potential to cause post-traumatic symptoms and create media addiction
Sharon Kidon, Tzur Gueta
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09:49 | 10.09.24
Everything you need to know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is increasingly affecting the elderly, causing severe illness similar to the flu and COVID-19; With no effective treatment available, vaccination offers the best prevention against complications and hospitalizations
Prof. Yasmin Maor
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00:43 | 10.09.24
The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine: Discovery of microRNAs
The prize will be awarded to two researchers from the United States who previously received the Wolf Prize for their discovery
Dr. Yonat Eshchar, Maayan Karlinski Zur, Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science
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11:57 | 10.08.24
'TV said there were 20 bodies, we knew there were 400': Healthcare workers' heartbreaking accounts of October 7
On massacre's anniversary, Health Ministry releases documentary featuring chilling testimonies; 'We’d never seen bodies in this condition,' one doctor says; 'You could still see the life in their faces,' says another
Sarit Rosenblum
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01:49 | 10.08.24
Nobel prize for medicine goes to US scientists Ambros and Ruvkun
Reserachers Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, of Jewish descent, receive award after discovering a new class of tiny RNA molecules
Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies
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20:00 | 10.07.24
Brilliant lives cut short: The scientists massacred in their home on October 7
Acclaimed physicist Sergey Gredeskul and his wife Victoria, also a physicist, immigrated to Israel from Ukraine; their lives and vast knowledge were tragically cut short when Hamas terrorists murdered them in their Ofakim home
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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19:41 | 10.07.24
James Van Allen: The scientist who reached into space
This month marks 110 years since the birth of James Van Allen, the American researcher who discovered the magnetic radiation belts and led numerous pioneering studies in space exploration
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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21:10 | 10.05.24
Study shows early antibiotics alter gut bacteria and behavior
A study from Bar-Ilan University highlights the connection between gut bacteria changes due to antibiotics in infancy and increased aggression in mice, suggesting critical implications for understanding early-life antibiotic exposure's impact on human behavior
Professor Omry Koren
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14:47 | 10.05.24
The debate over earth's age
Publishing of the theory of evolution, and the long time period required for the processes it describes, further promoted the conflict regarding the timing of our planet's formation; Physicists who set out to debunk the theory for religious reasons ended up revolutionizing the field of geology
Anat Shapira, Davidson Institute
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11:33 | 10.05.24
The globe as a model: Revisiting the equinox
The autumnal equinox is a good time to revisit ancient astronomical ideas and explore new concepts for experiential teaching
Jonathan Berkheim / Davidson Institute of Science
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22:45 | 10.04.24
Radiation Protection en Route to the Moon
Radiation measurements from the Artemis 1 mission revealed that the Orion spacecraft provided effective radiation protection, potentially enabling even a mission to Mars
Weizmann Institute of Science/ Ettay Nevo
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23:32 | 10.03.24
What are the components of the atmosphere?
The atmosphere’s five layers and especially their gasses are essential to our existence on Earth, but how do they all work exactly?
Itamar Karbi/Davidson Institute of Science
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09:13 | 10.03.24
How do bunker-buster bombs work?
Complex munition used against Hezbollah involves a combination of advanced physics, some chemistry, and quite a bit of technology
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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21:29 | 10.02.24
'Food security is national security': Israel's brightest minds discuss safeguarding national food supply
At the 52nd Annual Conference for Science and the Environment, over 220 workshops, panels and lectures were held, with a special lifetime achievement award presented to Prof. Moshe Shachak; here's a look at key moments from the conference’s second day
Reut Alon and Tomer Atir, Zavit
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12:22 | 10.01.24
One-third of the world's children suffer from myopia, accelerated by COVID-19
'Children who spent extended time indoors during the pandemic were exposed to a lot of screen time, which harmed their eyesight,' medical expert says
Tzur Gueta
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08:09 | 09.30.24
What are 'Jennifer Aniston neurons' in the brain?
Are there cells in the brain that respond to a specific concept or entity, such as a particular actress? Science's answer changed from a casual chuckle to a confident 'yes' and then to a more nuanced 'not exactly'
Rotem Mika/Davidson Institute of Science
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18:09 | 09.27.24
Skeleton of whale beached in Israel to be presented in Jerusalem
Joint project by the Israel Aquarium and Nature and Parks Authority works to restore bones of fin whale beached in Israel in 2021 in the first display of its kind in the country
Gilad Cohen
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12:35 | 09.27.24
Doritos in space and water on the moon: This week in space
A successful conclusion to the pioneering private mission, promising radiation data from Artemis 1, evidence of water on the Moon and plans for a lunar communication network
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science
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10:06 | 09.27.24
Israeli weight loss pill makes history with FDA approval
The Israeli Epitomee pharmaceutical company receives FDA approval for new weight loss pill which expands in the stomach and does not contain an active agent; Will the Israeli pill sway the market?
Dr. Lior Neuman
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08:56 | 09.26.24
Israel wins informatics olympiad and gets banned from future participation
Amid the ongoing war, International Olympiad in Informatics committee bans Israel from competing in the future after the teqam wins four medals at the competition earlier this month in Egypt; The committee will allow Israeli participation under Olympic flag
Tamar Trabelsi-Hadad
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18:03 | 09.25.24
The secret health benefits of the pomegranate
It’s the most beautiful fruit on the Rosh Hashanah table and is also the healthiest; Studies show it can help delay the onset of diabetes, hypertension, cancer, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular diseases, as well as slow down aging processes
Meital Levi
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07:33 | 09.25.24
Stone-eating organism threatens ancient Iranian historic site
Conservationists at Persepolis warn efforts to combat spread of lichen in area where many statues and stone reliefs found progressing poorly, risking thousands of years of historical conservation
AFP, Yogev Israely
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21:54 | 09.24.24
Rambam Health Care Campus becomes world's largest underground hospital
The underground facility established in the wake of the 2006 Second Lebanon war can accommodate over 2,000 hospital beds; the hospital invests 435 million shekels in adapting its underground car park to the needs of hospital wards
Lior El-Hai
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21:44 | 09.22.24
Northern hospitals move to shelters as Hezbollah rocket threat expands
Non-urgent surgeries canceled as hospitals in north respond to heavy rocket fire; hundreds of patients moved to underground wards at Rambam, and others will be discharged to make room
Ynet correspondents
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10:17 | 09.22.24
Head surgeries of ancient Egyptians
Cut marks on ancient skulls may indicate that even in the days of the pharaohs, doctors attempted to treat head tumors through invasive procedures
Segev Naveh Tassa/Davidson Institute of Science
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17:45 | 09.21.24
The air conditioner clash - Sex differences in heat perception
It is commonly believed that women feel colder than men, a notion that many people take for granted; But what does scientific evidence reveal about this claim?
Rotem Mika, Davidson Institute
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13:59 | 09.21.24
Are mental disorders linked to childhood trauma?
A study involving thousands of twin pairs explores whether mental disorders are caused by genetics, environment, or both
Tal Fisher / Davidson Institute of Science
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21:37 | 09.20.24
Alcohol could contribute to cancer, experts explain
A scientific report from the American Association for Cancer Research points to a particularly alarming rise in cancer cases among relatively young people due to alcohol consumption, smoking, and obesity - should we avoid alcohol entirely?
Oren Ries
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10:23 | 09.20.24
Seasonal eating: What should we eat in fall?
With modernity allowing us to enjoy every fruit and vegetable regardless of the seasons, studies show returning to seasonal eating can have benefits to our health
Shir Alfi-Seger
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19:13 | 09.19.24
Magen David Adom warns of budget crisis: 'We won’t be able to provide proper service'
Director General Eli Bin criticized the Histadrut trade union and the Finance Ministry's conduct, warning of potential harm to the organization’s function: 'Everyone understands what's going to happen in the north, budgets are not allocated'
Alexandra Lukash
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18:40 | 09.18.24
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