science

Haifa University researcher documents longest ever journey of sperm whales in Mediterranean

Researchers document a sperm whale's journey, seeking to discover how the species persevered despite climate change's impact.

Black holes made galaxies in early universe look 'impossibly large'

Scientists using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope may have solved the mystery of massive galaxies existing way too early. Black holes just made them look brighter.

27/08/2024

Erythritol sweetener may pose greater health risks than sugar

Artificial sweetener erythritol suspected of causing cardiovascular disease.

Sunflowers ‘dance’ to optimize growth, Israeli-US study reveals

The resulting footage revealed that the sunflowers exhibited a "dancing" behavior, with each flower moving randomly in search of the best angle to avoid shading its neighbors.

'Sexual conflict': Why do sex chromosomes exist?

One theory given as to why the Y chromosome is shedding genes is the theory of “sexual conflict.”

J’accuse! What the world owes Jewish people

Here is my own “j’accuse” to those young and old antisemites who are clearly ignorant about Jews and Judaism and the light we have brought to the world through the ages.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
10/08/2024

Paris Olympics broadcasters diverge on AI approach

US audiences will experience AI when they watch the Games on NBC or streaming service Peacock due to a new partnership between NBCUniversal, Google and Team USA.

By REUTERS
26/07/2024
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Sci-Fi made real: 5 science fiction tech we want, but may never get, in real life

Here, we take a look at five pieces of sci-fi technology and see how likely it is for us to use them ourselves in the near future. 

21/07/2024

Effective strategies for eradicating West Nile Virus in Israel and beyond

West Nile-infected mosquitoes have been captured between the southern coastline of Israel, and as far south as Eilat.

The Einstein effect: How a Jewish scientist hit mainstream culture

Cohen’s favorite Einstein quote is 'have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.'

13/07/2024
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