Research

The European Research Council announced the winners of the prestigious grant, and a leading academic institution in the country took first place thanks to breakthrough developments in the fields of medicine, physics, and artificial intelligence.

Sushi, sashimi, and canned food lovers might find it hard to digest the following findings: a new study published in the scientific journal Ocean and Coastal Research reveals that one of the most common and best-selling tuna species in the world is swimming while infested with parasitic worms. A team of researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil analyzed 53 tuna...

A new study by NPR and NewsGuard reveals that modern AI models are highly effective at countering disinformation. In 93% of cases, chatbots successfully debunk false narratives by providing accurate context.

Data collected over decades reveals that daily consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of developing the disease by two and a half times. These are the surprising findings discovered regarding diet versions.

The global ranking is based on a new study by the Shoresh Institution for Socioeconomic Research, which compared teachers in Israel to their counterparts in OECD countries. The study's authors claim that the knowledge level of Israeli teachers in core subjects is among the lowest in the developed world. Among the countries tested, only Italy, Latvia, and Poland are ranked below Israel.

A study found that people aged 100 and over have an abundance of anti-cancer cells. An Alzheimer's test by Eli Lilly and Roche has been approved for use. What is behind the wave of blood tests to detect the disease? Clalit and Sheba star in a World Health Organization report. The R&D partnership Almada is finally recovering. This week in biomed.

Researchers from Columbia University analyzed data from half a million people and found that sleep habits directly affect the rate at which internal organs age. The study identifies the "golden range" of sleep that helps maintain the body's youth.

Did you put out a gel bait and are you sure the product is ineffective because the ants are just feasting on the counter? A new study from the University of California reveals the bizarre process they go through just before the nest collapses. Do not rush to throw away the poison.

An Israeli study that examined skin exposure to allergens in children with food allergies found that the contact did not cause any severe reaction. However, it did not include children who had previously experienced a severe allergic reaction, so the need for environmental consideration and the removal of allergens from public spaces remains in effect.

Researchers monitored over 1,100 hospitalized patients for a year and identified 11 viruses that returned to activity. One of the findings may help in the future to identify patients suffering from long-term symptoms of long COVID.

Every dog owner knows this, and now science confirms: dogs are indeed capable of recognizing when we are happy or sad. A new, groundbreaking study published earlier this week in the scientific journal iScience reveals how dogs' brains process different human facial expressions, including joy, sadness, anger, and fear.

A study published in the journal BMC Medicine has found a link between reducing sitting time and a lower risk of 13 types of cancer. Analyzing data from 59,218 people, researchers found that even small changes in routine matter: standing is better than sitting, walking is more effective than standing, and short bursts of vigorous activity yield the greatest benefits.

The adult brain may possess a greater capacity for repair than previously thought. In a new study published Wednesday, researchers from the University of Zurich identified special cells in mice that mobilize following brain injury to restore damaged tissue.

A large-scale international study found that areas of sensitivity to tickling on the human body are identical across different cultures, shattering centuries-old theories. An artificial intelligence model predicted the most ticklish areas with an accuracy of nearly 100%. Researchers: "This is not just a reaction to touch, but an evolutionary mechanism for strengthening social bonds."

The link between fitness and quality sleep is well-known, but until now, it was unclear which specific workout yields the best results. A new data analysis from Harbin Sport University in China, involving over 2,500 participants with sleep disorders, found that short, high-intensity yoga is the most effective tool for improving sleep—outperforming walking, aerobic exercise, and Tai Chi.

Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, joint pain, and physical changes are some of the symptoms many women experience around menopause. Now, a new study points to a factor that may make this period even more challenging: type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Researchers found that postmenopausal women with blood sugar disorders reported not only a greater number of symptoms but also more severe symptoms.

Are you risking your future without knowing it? Scientists followed over 12,000 participants for years and discovered an inconceivable gap in brain health among those who did not avoid three key factors.

Throughout the last century, average IQ scores worldwide rose consistently. However, a new study published in the journal "Intelligence" reveals the opposite: an analysis of hundreds of thousands of tests collected in the USA between 2006 and 2018 shows that scores have begun to decline.

Your favorite writers are actually machines: a study found that readers rated AI-generated stories as higher quality when the source was hidden. We refuse to believe it, but the line between human creativity and algorithms is vanishing.

Personalized medicine is considered one of the most promising fields in oncology, and one of the largest projects in the field is now underway. Researchers, supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), have announced the creation of a comprehensive repository of human cancer tumor models, collected from thousands of patients and representing 25 different types of cancer. The project...

We live longer, but not necessarily better: a study covering 204 countries found that people today spend a significant portion of their lives with illness and disability. This phenomenon is particularly noticeable in wealthy nations. Where does Israel rank in the global index? Welcome to our new column, "Longevity Science."

Researchers in the USA who lost funding for their long-term study have found a creative solution: selling "exclusive" photos and videos of cute rodents on a platform typically associated with adult content.

A large-scale study published in 'Communications Psychology' reveals that dreams are a dynamic process, directly influenced by individual personality and environmental factors.

A new study, conducted on mice, shows that in adolescence, not only are unnecessary connections between nerve cells removed, but new communication centers are created — the absence of which may be related to the development of diseases like schizophrenia.