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Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

BY MIRIAM SELA-EITAM — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:42:38 GMT

“People around the world are still fighting against this pathogen, there is currently an outbreak of sheeppox in Greece, causing much economic damage,” said L’Hôte.

Two out of three 2026 Nobel Medicine laureates were recognized with Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:11:02 GMT

Prof. Deisseroth of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Prof. Hegemann of Humboldt University of Berlin were awarded the Harvey Prize in 2016 and received the Nobel in 2026.

SpaceX's Starship engine failure could cause problem for NASA's 2028 moon mission objectives

BY REUTERS — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:00:39 GMT

A longer delay would pose not only a greater setback to SpaceX's commercial ambitions to rapidly expand its Starlink broadband satellite network, but its pivotal role in NASA's Artemis moon program.

Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:40:46 GMT

Even as AI masters human language, a groundbreaking Israeli study reveals a fundamental flaw in how AI decodes the animal kingdom: It hears the volume and pitch, but misses the point.

Modern human men evolved unique hip 'spring' for efficient walking, Israeli-led study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:51:31 GMT

A new Tel Aviv University study challenges assumptions about the Neanderthal pelvis, finding that modern human males evolved a distinct walking mechanism.

Tel Aviv University, German Institute Expand Brain Research Collaboration

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:03:51 GMT

The partnership will focus on electrophysiology, neuroimaging and training for early-career researchers, with joint summer schools planned in Germany and Israel.

New technology emerging from TAU's Sagol Center for Regenerative Medicine

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND IN COLLABORATION WITH TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:09:46 GMT

A step toward the world’s first transplantation of an engineered spinal cord

NASA launches powerful Roman Space Telescope, a spy satellite turned to the stars

BY REUTERS — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:22:11 GMT

The telescope, which will park itself in orbit beyond the moon, is designed to investigate cosmic enigmas such as dark energy and dark matter.

Is AI clairvoyant? ChatGPT can make personality tests and predict responses, Israeli study finds

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 07:44:45 GMT

Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) scientists have developed a method for generating personality assessment questionnaires with ChatGPT from any source text in English.

NASA finds some microbes could survive on moon, raising concerns over unintended life transfer

BY REUTERS — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:29:59 GMT

New research led by NASA scientists looking at five forms of fungi and bacteria indicates that some of them indeed could survive for a time under certain conditions on the lunar surface

AI agent caught creating fake online identities during OpenAI, Anthropic model security evaluations

BY REUTERS — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:49:52 GMT

The institute said agents powered by Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Sol engaged in unauthorized actions during security evaluations the government organization conducted.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into Moon at seven times the speed of sound

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:51:10 GMT

The impact will occur on the side of the Moon facing Earth and could raise a cloud of dust and rock fragments that may remain visible through sensitive telescopes for several minutes.

Prehistoric people in Eurasia, North America specifically hunted female mammoths, new study shows

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:19:38 GMT

The study used genetic data from bones accumulated by people at 11 sites in Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Russia.

Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:28:23 GMT

The Earendil-1 satellite, created by startup Reflect Orbital, contains a thin-film reflector that can direct “abundant sunlight” to specific locations at specific times, including night time

To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:33:13 GMT

Scientists and conservationists are trying to save the northern spotted owl from being pushed out of its habitat and into extinction with shotguns trained on barred owls.

Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:07:19 GMT

Jonty Hurwitz’s works are sculptures smaller than atoms and images created by cylindrical mirrors.

Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study

BY EITAN ELIAS — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:19:54 GMT

NASA plans to launch the Habitable Worlds Observatory in the 2040s, a mission whose goal is “to image Earth-like planets around other sun-like stars,” according to NASA’s website.

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find - study

BY YOSSI HURST — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:12:45 GMT

The findings complicate the common AI in education debate. It is not necessarily a threat to academic integrity, but only when students are trained to prompt it and use it effectively.

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:39:00 GMT

Ancient dissections of Galen reveal a gap in modern medical training: tacit, hands-on skills still can’t be fully taught by digital tools.

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

BY SHIR PERETS — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:02:13 GMT

The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.

Asteroid the size of 38 Lubavitcher Rebbes to pass Earth on Chabad head's yahrzeit - NASA

BY AARON REICH — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:09:14 GMT

Asteroid 2003 LN6, the size of 38 Menachem Mendel Schneersons, is set to pass the Earth on June 18, the anniversary of the death of the Chabad movement leader.

AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:45:40 GMT

AI-native platforms are reshaping stem cell research, making regenerative medicine faster, cheaper, and more precise.

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 30 May 2026 07:41:07 GMT

Israeli researchers show a fungal extract can boost crop yields, improve taste, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

BY ASHER SMITH — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:09:54 GMT

Promising early results have been put on the back burner despite renewed global concern following a deadly cruise ship outbreak.

Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA

BY AARON REICH — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:19:10 GMT

The asteroid's expected distance from the Earth is several times greater than that of Bulgaria – a country that, in no way coincidentally, just won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:53:08 GMT

Few riders are on board but the panel shows 'full'; advocates say elevator rules must reflect larger body sizes.

Years of slipping test results: What’s dragging down US students?

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:24:26 GMT

National assessment data show sustained declines in math and reading since 2012, with pandemic learning loss, chronic absenteeism, and staffing shortages identified as major factors.

"More comprehensive and accurate" From PCOS to PMOS, why the rebrand matters

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 12:12:41 GMT

Advocates say the rebrand centers metabolic and reproductive symptoms, promising earlier screening and clearer insurance coverage pathways.

You can start shaping your child’s healthy eating habits as early as pregnancy

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 11:22:31 GMT

In a study conducted by a team at Durham University, pregnant women in their final trimester consumed capsules containing carrot or kale powder.

Scientists unearth fossil of Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

BY REUTERS — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:17:18 GMT

Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth's atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were rising, coinciding with high global temperatures.