Research
New study: Why we recognize faces but don't remember from where
Researchers discovered that the human brain stores information about people and the context in which we met them in separate systems that work together during memory retrieval.
Taking multiple medications together every day? You must read this
This is an action we do not do often, but its effect on the body is crazy
The organ doctors thought was useless turned out to be critical to health
Socioeconomic intervention needed to save haredi periphery towns - opinion
Haredi women in the periphery are more educated, with increased matriculation certificates or academic degrees: 41% vs 34% in the center. Geography itself has a tangible effect on haredi lifestyles.
Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients
A Tel Aviv University study suggests noninvasive brain stimulation may reduce intrusive memories in people with PTSD.
Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly
A new Tel Aviv University analysis examines whether startup competitions improve survival, access to funding, and growth, or reward teams already positioned to win.
Does your stomach hurt and you can’t find a reason? A study found a natural treatment that helps
The study offers new hope to millions of people: A natural treatment, scientifically controlled, that has proven relief of symptoms and improvement in quality of life – with a good safety profile.
Senior ADL antisemitism researcher leaves to lead competing effort at watchdog Nexus
Founded in 2019, Nexus describes itself as an antisemitism watchdog that also seeks to defend democratic norms and free speech, and is fiscally sponsored by the New Israel Fund.
How a Ben-Gurion University scientist is filling climate science’s biggest blank spots
From desert soils to date palms, Prof. Ilya Gelfand tracks the gases shaping our climate, and asks why no one was looking before.
Spread of online antisemitic conspiracies is based on Holocaust denial tactics, research shows
New research released by non-profit CyberWell analyzed over 300 pieces of online content that both denied violent attacks on Jews and Israelis and propagated conspiratorial self-victimization claims.
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely inactive in males, only turning on during major social or reproductive events.
Israeli hospital's 'groundbreaking' studies could lessen treatments, reduce prostate cancer risks
A groundbreaking study at Rabin Medical Center suggests prostate cancer patients may need only two radiation doses, potentially revolutionizing treatment.
What happens to the body after stopping Ozempic? A new study reveals the secret
Many people use weight-loss injections to slim down faster, but few consider what happens when they stop. A large meta-analysis reveals what to expect after discontinuation.
