science

Israeli Technion prof. wins prestigious, $1 million Turing Award

Prof. Avi Wigderson, leading theoretical computer scientist and Technion alumnus and honorary doctorate recipient, wins ‘Nobel Prize of Computing’ for contribution to theoretical computer science.

Alexey Izmalkov

Remote work cuts car travel and emissions but hurts public transit ridership

The rise in remote work during the pandemic has both environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon emissions, and challenges for public transit systems.

This multifunctional system can send drugs where they can be effective in body’s tissues, organs

Drug delivery is a broad field of research that involves the development of new carrier systems and materials for effective therapeutic conveyance.

Intestinal bacteria changes in reaction to inflammation, effecting immune system, study finds

The study focused on species of the Bacteroidales order, some of the most abundant species in the human gut microbiome.

Cats and dogs exhibit bizarre behaviors ahead of solar eclipse

As the US prepared for the solar eclipses that occurred on Monday, our furry friends started displaying some interesting behaviors.

Self-dyeing, plastic-free vegan leather can be grown from bacteria, study shows

Their new process could also theoretically be adapted to have bacteria grow materials with various patterns and vibrant colors and to make more sustainable alternatives to other textiles.

Weight loss drug Wegovy may help with heart function - study

A recent study found that Wegovy not only helps with weight loss, but also reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Solar Eclipse 2017 Captured from Union, Missouri

Total solar eclipse: What is it, where is it, and why is it dangerous to look at it?

Total solar eclipses are rare, not often occurring in the same place for a very long time. What makes it special? Why can't we look directly at it? Here's what you should know.

08/04/2024
WORKERS INSTALL air conditioners on the wall of a building in the center of Jerusalem.

Canadian study throws ice water on idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extreme heat

A new Canadian study throws cold water on the idea that fans can effectively cool you down during extremely hot weather events

The historical timeline of ancient ocean oxygenation: a look into Earth's past

Ancient ocean oxygenation timeline –a key to understand the planet’s history – is revealed by Hebrew University earth scientists.

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