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.
Research reveals key protein regulates molecule that slows aging, boosts healing - study
Tel Aviv University scientists discover key to protect nerves
In Israeli first, Galilee Medical Center performs deep brain surgery under hypnosis
Israeli startup introduces tech that can detect coronavirus in cars
The system by Crispify alerts drivers to dangerous pollutants in real-time, and predicts their reappearance in the future, reportedly destroying 99.9% of various viruses, including coronavirus.
Tel Aviv University scientists win 2020 Nature Research Awards
Three professors have been chosen this year to receive the prestigious mentoring award, which is usually given to a different country each year.
Masks are much more likely to disrupt facial perception - study
Ben-Gurion University researchers conduct a recent study that evaluates how masks disrupt facial recognition and perception.
ScienceAbroad to hold first online symposium
Israeli talents living abroad will present their findings to 300 scientists here.
TAU prof. receives rare, unrestricted grant of $2.5 mil
"The Polymaths Award is different. They tell you: 'Here are the resources. Do something completely new, take risks. Investigate wild ideas.'"
Do you need to get tested for COVID-19? A new survey could tell you
The survey, available online in both Hebrew and English, consists of three questions: gender, age and what symptoms (if any) are being experienced.
Israeli, Emirati technology ministers discuss possible joint projects
"The entire world has its eyes on us. Together, we'll show them how this new kind of peace looks like."
National Academy of Inventors grants Israeli prof. senior membership
Professor Noam Eliaz is the first Israeli to be designated as a senior member and was one of just three Israelis to join the academy.
Nature provides inspiration for researchers developing selective membranes
Current synthetic membranes are effectively microscopic sieves, but Technion researchers hope that in the future they will be able to choose which molecules to let through.
'Love hormone' doesn't always lead to happily ever after, researchers find
It has long been thought that oxytocin was responsible for positive social behavior, leading to it being dubbed the 'love hormone,' but new research suggests it's more complicated than that.