Science
Over 700 researchers attend computer science conference at BGU, celebrating 'golden age' of tech
Mobileye CEO Prof. Amnon Shashua also attended the conference and delivered a guest lecture on the development of machine intelligence and its impact on scientists, researchers, and experts.
Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts
Can young diabetics safely observe Jewish fasts? Insulin pump tweaks can help, Israeli study finds
Wolf Foundation, Herzog announce 2026 Wolf Prize Laureates in medicine, physics, chemistry, math
Prehistoric people in Eurasia, North America specifically hunted female mammoths, new study shows
The study used genetic data from bones accumulated by people at 11 sites in Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Russia.
New monkey species, orange-lipped Likweli monkey, known as 'branch shaker,' identified in DRC
An FAU statement described the monkey as “draped in glossy black fur with cape-like shoulders, a long sweeping tail and a vivid orange-cream patch around the mouth and nose.”
To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another
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.
Israeli students earn 13 medals, including five gold, at global Science Olympiads
Israeli students earned 13 medals, including five golds, at international physics, biology, and chemistry Olympiads held worldwide in July.
Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem
Jonty Hurwitz’s works are sculptures smaller than atoms and images created by cylindrical mirrors.
Climate change is stripping nutrients from food, global study with Israeli expert warns
"This is not a distant threat to health," Prof. Asaph Aharoni told the Post, saying up to two-thirds of the world's population already lacks essential micronutrients.
Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine, Germany treats infected US citizen
Recruitment for the vaccination trial has begun, with vaccinations expected to start in the coming weeks • US citizen becomes second to be treated in German hospital • Total DRC cases rise to 1,926
Male fertility crisis? Israeli global study finds 54% drop in testosterone levels over five decades
A large meta-analysis, studying five decades, has found a dramatic and sustained decline in testosterone levels among men, raising concerns that the male fertility crisis is deeply misunderstood.
Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss
The researchers identified a unique biological mechanism that could enable the regeneration of sensory hair cells in the inner ear – a process previously thought to be impossible in humans.
Not your everyday beach balls: Six mysterious 'space balls' wash up on Australian shore
In a mystery from infinity and beyond, six 'space balls' washed up on an Australian shore, causing the ASA and the local fire department to investigate where - and when - they came from.