Scientific study

What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child

Oxytocin levels can reflect long-term emotional connection, Ben-Gurion University study finds.

An illustration of a mother feeding a baby a bottle of formula.
A man hugging his dog

Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows

CHILDREN’S DIFFICULTIES were linked less to mobilization and more to the level of burnout experienced by the parent who remained at home, according to the researcher

Parental burnout, not military deployment alone, drives children’s wartime stress - study

 Study finds: No safe amount for consumption of processed meat.

Large study links ultra-processed foods to ADHD risk in preschoolers


Israeli scientists discover a key gene behind the scent of petunia flowers - study

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have unlocked the secret behind the blossom’s captivating aroma – tracing it back to a single gene called PhDEF.

 PROF. ALEXANDER VAINSTEIN of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is seen holding a pot of flowers.

Promising treatment for dogs with CKD shows positive results

Researchers found a noticeable difference for dogs who were treated with the vitamin D treatment rather

 Juja, a sweet and resilient pup, suffered from kidney failure but found relief with this promising treatment.

Children with autism less likely to suffer severe injuries than those with ADHD, BGU study says

The study at Ben-Gurion University examines the connection between kids with ADHD or autism, and accidents.

 Ben-Gurion University campus in Beersheba, southern Israel. May 28, 2023.

Weizmann ‘cellular trash’ study could help in battle against antibiotics resistance - study

The results surprised the researchers when they showed that a single peptide that is naturally made by the body can prove effective against a life-threatening condition.

 FROM LEFT, team members Karin Goldberg, Einav Laser, Dr. Arseniy Lobov, Dr. Paola Antonello, Dr. Merav Shmueli, and Prof. Yifat Merbl.

Smooth talker: Hebrew University study gives insight into brain's role in linguistic interaction

The research bridged acoustic, speech, and word-level linguistic structures, offering unprecedented insights into how the brain processes everyday speech in real-world settings.

Whispering Woman Illustration.

„Homo Dickschädel“: Neu entdeckte Menschenart durchstreifte Chinas Wälder mit übergroßen Köpfen

Die frühen Menschen der Art Homo juluensis hatten eine große Kopfform, die deutlich umfangreicher war als die von Neandertalern und Homo sapiens.

 Ein Denisova-Mensch im Dschungel. Illustration.

Study reveals heart has ‘sweet taste’ receptors

Overstimulation of these receptors leads to arrhythmic behavior in heart cells.

 Study reveals heart has ‘sweet taste’ receptors. Illustration.

Recordings from South Sandwich Islands reveal the earth's core is changing

Research reveals structural changes in the inner core's surface, indicated by differences in seismic wave pairs.

 Earth cross section in space view. Illustration.

Chronic stress raises brain noise: Why Israelis might shout louder

Could chronic stress explain why some Israelis shout louder?

 AN ILLUSTRATION from Resnik’s paper.

Hollywood is producing more violent film content than ever before - study

Researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia have conducted a study to better understand the evolution of on-screen violence.

 Two men place a painted billboard of the "Avengers: Endgame" movie by Greek artist Virginia Axioti at the facade of the Athinaion cinema in Athens, Greece, April 23, 2019.