Israeli science

Israeli gas sensor spots ‘mirror’ molecules, opening path to breath-based diagnostics

By detecting subtle structural differences in volatile compounds, the sensors could power non-invasive breath tests for diseases such as lung cancer or diabetes.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. October 20, 2015.
 The anti-aging technology of the SUPERB device is based on ultrasound rays

Research reveals key protein regulates molecule that slows aging, boosts healing - study

Israel’s First Lady, Michal Herzog, TAU President, Prof. Ariel Porat, Prof. Amal Jamal & Prof. Yair Bar-Haim

Tel Aviv University scientists discover key to protect nerves

DR. UDI BONSHTEIN practices hypnosis on a patient

In Israeli first, Galilee Medical Center performs deep brain surgery under hypnosis


Israeli researchers discover how to disable Natural Killer cancer cells

These membrane proteins could provide a target for new treatments.

A scientist prepares protein samples for analysis in a lab at the Institute of Cancer Research in Sutton, Britain, July 15, 2013

Bar-Ilan researchers reveal reason for a good night’s sleep

“We found that when zebrafish go to sleep at night – they are diurnal creatures like humans – the chromosomes increase their mobility,” Prof. Lior Appelbaum told The Jerusalem Post.

Zhuang Jing sleeps on the bed as she shows a part of her job as a Hotel Test Sleeper at a boutique hotel in central Beijing

Print your steak, save a steer

I spoke with Alexey Tomsov, Technion graduate in Biotechnology and Food engineering (MSc, BSc), about Jet-Eat Printed Foods Ltd., a Tel Aviv start-up which ‘prints’ steaks using 3D printers.

A Jet-Eat printed steak

Meet the Israeli company optimistic about beating ALS

NeuroSense is planning to commence clinical trials later this year in the United States and Israel.

NeuroSense Therapeutics CEO and co-founder Alon Ben-Noon

President Rivlin visits Denmark and discusses collaborative research fund

The president went on a river tour of Copenhagen visiting the developmental areas of the city, accompanied by the mayor Frank Jensen and the city's regional development division.

President Reuven Rivlin sitting with the Mayor of Copenhagen Frank Jensen

Israel to subsidize new home-grown communications satellite

“This decision has long-term strategic significance and is relevant to all the criticial, existential needs of the State of Israel,” Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis said.

A possible design for the new Amos-8 communications satellite

Teaching Evolution In The Start-Up Nation

Educating students on Darwin’s theory of evolution—especially with regard to mankind’s common origins—can be tricky in Israel, teachers say.

A detail of British artist John Collier's 1883 painting of Charles Darwin is displayed as part of an exhibition in Darwin's former home.

Israeli fruit-fly lure helps save Togo’s mango crop

Biofeed lures decreased infestation of two strains of flies by up to 95% in recently completed trial in Togo

NIMROD ISRAELY and the University of Kara team finish deploying the first mango orchard in Togo

Two cultures: Bridging the gap

At the intersection of science and mythology.

Photo of woman on the bed with old book and cup of coffee

Israel, Britain sign scientific cooperation agreement

Akunis: A clear message against backers of anti-Israel boycotts

Ofir Akunis at the JPost Annual Conference 2017