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The Israel Innovation Authority has announced a 100 million NIS call for proposals to establish new national quantum computing R&D infrastructure. This initiative marks the next phase in Israel's strategy to secure technological independence.

What is the connection between a Lilliputian mushroom, brain syndromes, and the dish served to former US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen? Is the promising company Karyopharm, which develops cancer treatments, heading toward insolvency? And what will the Israeli company Remepy do with the 36 million dollars it raised? This week in biomed.

An expedition of 16 researchers will set out in October to Nikumaroro Island following an object seen in satellite imagery on the edge of a lagoon. The researchers will try to determine if these are the remains of the Lockheed Electra in which the pilot and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared in 1937.

A huge achievement for Israeli competitors at the International Olympiad in Informatics: they won 3 gold medals while participating under the Olympic flag because Israel was boycotted. However, one of the winners, Yotam Budnik, refused to give in and wore an Israeli flag during the medal ceremony, which led to his medal being revoked. "I wanted to protest against the sanctions," he told ice.

You are sitting in a place you have never been, having a conversation you have never had, and suddenly it happens: a strong and strange feeling takes hold of you — "I have been here before." "I have already heard this sentence." "I know this moment." But when you try to remember when it happened, you have no answer. You know the moment is new, yet the brain sends you a completely opposite feeling...

Researchers from Penn State University have developed a memory component that combines synthetic DNA with a semiconductor material called perovskite. Experiments showed high energy efficiency and stability, paving the way for a new generation of extremely economical data storage devices.

Israel is a global leader in Health-Tech investment, yet its domestic healthcare system faces significant bureaucratic and financial hurdles in adopting these local innovations.

Israeli high school students won 3 gold medals and one bronze at the IOI international Olympiad, placing in the global top tier among 96 countries. Despite being barred from competing under their national flag, one medalist, Yotam Budnik, displayed the Israeli flag at the closing ceremony, resulting in the revocation of his award.

Many tend to view mental resilience as an innate character trait. However, a growing body of research proves that resilience is actually a skill that can be developed. A new study conducted over a year among 1,567 high school students in China offers a surprising angle: mental resilience is less related to toughness and more to how we perceive our concept of time.

An unusual finding was accidentally revealed off the coast of France: during a routine military operation to survey the seabed in 2025, the French Navy identified an anomalous object using sonar. Subsequent checks conducted with the help of underwater vehicles revealed at a depth of about 2,500 meters a merchant ship that likely sank in the 16th century. The vessel, which is more than 30 meters...

A study led by a researcher from Tel Aviv University offers an evolutionary explanation for the differences in pelvic structure: in the modern male, a spring-like biomechanical mechanism has developed that absorbs shocks, stores energy, and makes long-distance walking more efficient. So why is the situation different for women?

Archaeologists have discovered a rare 2,400-year-old gold coin during emergency excavations at the Montedoro necropolis near Agrigento, Sicily. Minted in Syracuse in the late 5th century BCE, the coin provides a unique glimpse into the turbulent period of conflict between Greek cities and Carthage.

A new study published in the journal "Nature Aging" identifies a surprising factor in how the body ages: the bone marrow. Experiments on mice revealed that as blood-producing cells age, they generate immune cells that promote chronic inflammation, which in turn damages tissues throughout the body.

A study published in the journal "Scientific Reports" has revealed the history of the "Rio Grande Rise" in the Atlantic Ocean. Researchers found that this area, now submerged hundreds of meters below sea level, was once land with a tropical climate.

Archaeologists in Egypt have announced a discovery that could resolve a long-standing historical mystery. During excavations at Tel Abu Seifi, near the Suez Canal, a sandstone lintel fragment was found featuring an inscription that mentions the ancient city of Mesen. The artifact bears the titles of Ramesses II and documents the restoration of a statue of Horus.

Dolphins use various tools for hunting, including shells, and now a group of researchers in Australia has managed to document the rare sight: "I screamed with excitement."

Hours of watching progress bars crawl are about to end. The hidden setting in the Google Chrome browser that will maximize your download speed, split heavy files, and allow you to download movies and heavy content up to 5 times faster.

In excavations at the Winter Stadium parking lot, planned streets, shops, warehouses, kilns, and industrial facilities were discovered. The complex was established in the 7th or 8th century and operated for about 150 years. Among the findings: dozens of coins, oil lamps, pottery, and glass vessels. Researchers: "The excavation results exceeded all expectations."

The fire in the north of the country threatened a historical site and led to a dramatic rescue operation. The teams entered the area under the threat of fire and evacuated ancient bones belonging to three kings from the 11th century, alongside rare paintings and ceremonial clothing. The findings were removed from the area and transferred to a museum until the danger passes.

An extraordinary discovery in northern England: during a metal detecting event held in May near Carlisle, 48-year-old Allan Daniels and 34-year-old Andy Kermond located three gold ornaments from the Bronze Age. The items, known as "torcs," date back to around 1100 BCE and are reportedly worth a combined total of approximately $400,000.

A study published in the journal "Molecular Nutrition & Food Research" found that daily consumption of 500 ml of pure pasteurized orange juice over two months affects gene activity in immune cells. After 60 days, researchers observed a decrease in the activity of genes associated with inflammation and blood pressure.

A new study published in the "Journal of Archaeological Science" reveals an unusual detail about jewelry used by ancient elites in Greece: an examination of 91 iron objects found that 13 rings contained significant amounts of nickel, indicating the use of meteoric iron. Researchers determined that nine of these rings are highly likely of meteoric origin.

The flow of water through porous basalt rocks caused accelerated heat removal from the Earth's depths, cooling the crust and causing the seabed to subside, upon which layers of sediment about 8 km thick accumulated. This process changes the way scientists understand the development of continental margins, the assessment of oil and gas resources in oceanic basins, and the reconstruction of ancient...

Google is launching an innovative working model designed for advanced coding and autonomous agents. The upgrade arrived just three weeks after the previous version and includes a leap forward in bug fixing and complex document processing. Alongside performance improvements, the company is cutting rates by 50% to facilitate AI integration in organizations.

From the arrangement of seeds in a sunflower, through the precise rhythm of the human heart, to the thermodynamic mechanism of black holes in the cosmos. The irrational number 1.618 has been considered an aesthetic curiosity for years, but scientific discoveries prove: it is a physical optimization code that allows the universe to compress information and save energy. The truth behind the language...

An Israeli computer contributes to the Perseverance rover's record-breaking journey, an Israeli radiation shield proves effective, a Chinese rocket explodes, progress is made in saving the Swift space telescope, and Elon Musk shares ambitious plans for SpaceX.

The attraction to high-fat foods is not necessarily just a matter of willpower: a new study from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan has identified a brain mechanism that may influence fat consumption and body weight. The researchers found that damaging a mitochondrial protein called OPA1 in nerve cells associated with appetite regulation caused mice to consume more fat and gain weight.

Researchers from Stanford University have designed and created from scratch viruses that attack resistant bacteria, proving that artificial intelligence tools are already capable of writing functional genetic code. The breakthrough presents immense medical promise, but also comes with fears of a biological arms race.

In honor of International Left-Handers Day, scientists and zoologists prove that side preference is not exclusive to humans. From kangaroos that clearly prefer their left hand, through elephants whose limbs wear out from using only one side of the trunk, to lizards that divide their vision between both eyes for prey and threats — this is how the animal brain works to survive.

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 scientific expedition that returned in 2026 to the site of historical radioactive waste dumping in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean reached barrels at a depth of approximately 4,700 meters, discovering that some are in various stages of disintegration. Researchers collected water, sediment, and biological samples to determine the fate of the waste and its potential impact on the ecosystem.

A study receiving renewed attention this week brings Zealandia back to the headlines — a vast area almost entirely hidden beneath the South Pacific Ocean that researchers have proposed defining as Earth's eighth continent. Zealandia spans about 4.9 million square kilometers, but about 94% of it is below sea level.

A new study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark reveals how microorganisms find food at depths of several kilometers. It turns out that organic particles sinking from the upper ocean layers release nutrients under immense pressure, providing a vital food source for deep-sea bacteria.

A mirror is supposed to do a simple thing: show us what is in front of it. However, a new study recently published in the scientific journal Nature Communications presents a possibility that sounds almost like science fiction — a mirror capable of intentionally showing something completely different.

New archaeological findings at the Great Synagogue of Vilnius shed light on the Jewish life that thrived for centuries in one of Eastern Europe's most important centers. Excavations have revealed remains of the central Bima, the women's section, colorful floors, and personal items, including seat plaques with the names of regular worshippers and a plaque with the Ten Commandments.

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."

Researchers from the USA have presented a model that allows a wave to appear as if it is moving faster than expected, and under certain conditions, even beyond the speed of light. The phenomenon is related to the way waves reaching a destination via different paths connect to each other. According to the scientists, this finding may be relevant not only to sound in water but also to light in a...

Mount Ebal is the kind of site where one verse can turn into an archaeological question spanning decades. According to the Book of Joshua, after entering the Land of Israel, Joshua builds an altar on Mount Ebal. The event is presented as part of a significant change: a people who lived for forty years as nomads are now required to become a society of permanent settlements, families, agriculture...

The international space agency has issued an official statement refuting a viral conspiracy theory claiming that Earth would lose its gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026. The rumors, which spread rapidly across social media, have no scientific basis.