Research
New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Research methods will include state-of-the-art chemical, artificial intelligence, paleographical, and codicological analysis of approximately 250 samples of the scrolls from the IAA's collection.
Study: "Israel’s Basket" led to a wave of price increases
'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review
Common painkillers are safe during pregnancy, don't raise birth defect risk, Israeli study finds
Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study
A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.
Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic
Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.
Finland announces 100-year study to uncover why Finns are so happy
The study will track about 200,000 children born between 2026 and 2029, along with their families, throughout their lives.
Were your ancestors Nazis? New research tool allows people to find out
Soon after the publication of the search engine, users took to social media to share their discoveries of Nazi ancestors.
Attempts to soften negative messages backfire: This is how emojis undermine your professional image
Emojis showing negative emotions create a less professional perception, while positive ones may aid in specific cases
Will the Israeli brain solve the energy crisis? New Israel–Japan tech collaboration
NetZero Ventures and NGLI are building a tech bridge to help Japanese corporations adopt Israeli energy and climate innovations, turning academic research into start-ups tailored to market needs.
Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute
Using an exact-sciences approach endorsed by a committee of 55 Nobel laureates, Am haZikaron can reveal the unique characteristics of one’s clan that have been preserved for centuries.
Tiny DNA tweak flips biological sex, researchers report
A study reports that a single nucleotide variant in the genome can make an XY individual develop as female and an XX individual develop as male.
Your cat is bored: It’s not just you, it’s also the food you give it
In controlled feeding experiments with twelve cats of different ages and genders, the team provided commercially available dry foods in a repeated cycle.
4 million cancer cases studied: People who do not marry face as much as 85% greater cancer risk
Researchers and experts note that several health advantages frequently track with marriage in population studies.
