Israeli science
Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls
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.
Amid Iran war, 53 of Israel's future scientists showcase projects in Jerusalem contest
War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds
Israeli gas sensor spots ‘mirror’ molecules, opening path to breath-based diagnostics
Israeli researchers develop vaginal fluid transplant
In two cases, a single dose of VMT induced a long-lasting and complete remission.
Ben-Gurion University study says 'Havana Syndrome' caused by pesticides
“The study validates the need for us to continue to learn more about the use of pesticides and other toxins.”
Groundbreaking AI-based cancer treatment developed by Israeli researchers
The new technology allows AI to identify molecular features of cancer cells based on biopsy images.
Israeli researchers discover how to disable Natural Killer cancer cells
These membrane proteins could provide a target for new treatments.
Bar-Ilan researchers reveal reason for a good night’s sleep
“We found that when zebrafish go to sleep at night – they are diurnal creatures like humans – the chromosomes increase their mobility,” Prof. Lior Appelbaum told The Jerusalem Post.
Print your steak, save a steer
I spoke with Alexey Tomsov, Technion graduate in Biotechnology and Food engineering (MSc, BSc), about Jet-Eat Printed Foods Ltd., a Tel Aviv start-up which ‘prints’ steaks using 3D printers.
Meet the Israeli company optimistic about beating ALS
NeuroSense is planning to commence clinical trials later this year in the United States and Israel.
President Rivlin visits Denmark and discusses collaborative research fund
The president went on a river tour of Copenhagen visiting the developmental areas of the city, accompanied by the mayor Frank Jensen and the city's regional development division.
Israel to subsidize new home-grown communications satellite
“This decision has long-term strategic significance and is relevant to all the criticial, existential needs of the State of Israel,” Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis said.
Teaching Evolution In The Start-Up Nation
Educating students on Darwin’s theory of evolution—especially with regard to mankind’s common origins—can be tricky in Israel, teachers say.