Science
Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds
Researchers at Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have pioneered a first-of-its-kind spatial model that maps how road noise disrupts animal behavior.
Amid Iran war, 53 of Israel's future scientists showcase projects in Jerusalem contest
NASA’s Artemis II mission takes off with four astronauts for historic lunar journey
NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century
Hebrew U. scientists develop 10-minute imaging for topical drug testing
Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new imaging method that can reduce a lengthy, labor-intensive process to just a few minutes.
Israeli scientists discover feline herpes can be treated with human coldsore medication
Treatment of FHV-1 ocular disease is challenging; until now, it has been treated less successfully with a pill, but it had to be forced on cats, and they didn’t like it.
Seeing the unseen: BGU’s Maya Bar-Sadan inspires the next generation of scientist
BGU chemist’s quest to solve nature’s smallest mysteries: "Science isn’t about certainty, it’s about curiosity."
How old are you really? New AI tool reveals your body’s true age - Study
Although chronological age is the most commonly used measure, it doesn’t capture the individual complexities of aging.
Tel Aviv University scientists discover key to protect nerves
Researchers identified a protein that limits myelin formation, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, and other neurological disorders.
Bloomfield Science Museum displays historic Jerusalem-Jaffa railway train
A railroad car, which once took three and a half hours to reach Jerusalem from Jaffa, finds a permanent home.
The brain listens 'smarter' when we focus, Israeli study discovers
A Hebrew U study shows the brain predicts and times sounds during focus, revealing how we tune out noise and stay attentive, a finding that could improve hearing aids and attention training.
Israeli desert microorganisms survive harsh climate, offer clues to life on Mars
The findings may redefine the known boundaries of life on Earth and offer a model for what microbial life might look like on Mars or other arid planets.
Israel readies DNA and CT scans to identify hostages’ remains
Teams are preparing to identify the fallen hostages, determine the causes of death, and support families, using scientific methods and human compassion
Air pollution: A persistent plague on the lungs of Jerusalemites
Air pollution is not adequately monitored, and the government lacks the funds to implement a national plan.
