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Light’s hidden magnetic power may lead to faster, more precise optical devices, study finds
A Hebrew University study finds light’s magnetic field plays a larger role in material behavior than believed, with implications for optical and quantum technologies.
Adolf Hitler may have had micropenis, likely had Kallman syndrome, DNA study finds.
Tel Aviv University study opens path to gene therapy for ALS
One in three Israeli men pay for sex, religiosity linked to lower odds
Early sound exposure shapes male and female brains differently, Hebrew U study finds
“What looks like the same experience at the surface may trigger completely different neural adaptations in each sex," said the leader of the experiment.
Israel may find itself without electricity in critical sites during wartime, new study suggests
With overreliance on natural gas, a lack of storage capacity, and excessive centralization in Israel’s electricity sector, it could lead to disruptions within the country during critical moments.
Less than half of Israelis believe Hamas will relinquish control of the Gaza Strip - poll
While an Israel Democracy Institute study found that national mood is trending upwards, 72.5% of Israelis expressed doubt that Hamas will be replaced by a multinational ruling body.
US stillbirth rate exceeds CDC reports, says new study
Researchers claimed that CDC data is less reliable than the commercial insurance claims used in the study, which reported a stillbirth rate of 1 in every 175 pregnancies.
Mass grave DNA reveals deadly disease that devastated Napoleon's army in 1812
The study revealed that Napoleon's soldiers suffered from several infections, exacerbated by cold, hunger, and exhaustion, which led to the army's defeat by the Russians in 1812.
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.
Researchers find genetic marker linked to suicide risk in bipolar patients
The researcher’s algorithim can spot if a person with Bipolar Disorder is at high risk of suicide based on physical differences in their genetic makeup.
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.
Scientists unveil nano technique that could transform clean energy and tech
The materials, known as MXenes, are made up of sheets only a few atoms thick, and they can interact with light in ways that could make future technologies faster, smaller, and more efficient.
Israeli study reveals gambling addiction in the wake of war
A new study shows that the collective psychological trauma of October 7 and the subsequent war has left Israeli Jewish adults reeling.
