Research
The noise that stresses those around you: What really happens when you crack your joints
The sound feels like something breaking, so it is easy to think something is being damaged. But studies have not found a clear link between knuckle cracking and osteoarthritis of the hand.
Researchers say they’ve traced Shakespeare’s London lodgings at last
Late-stage trial finds a new pill extends survival for people with pancreatic cancer
The surprising connection between nutrition and gray hair revealed
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.
