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Some 40% of Israel's teachers report anxiety, depression as war takes mental toll
A new published study by researchers at Ben-Gurion University has found that some 40% of teachers reported levels of anxiety and depression that crossed clinical thresholds.
Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds
What a strand of hair may reveal about the bond between mother and child
Man's oldest friend: Dogs have been around for over 15,000 years, genetic study shows
Light’s hidden magnetic power may lead to faster, more precise optical devices, study finds
A Hebrew University study finds light’s magnetic field plays a larger role in material behavior than believed, with implications for optical and quantum technologies.
Adolf Hitler may have had micropenis, likely had Kallman syndrome, DNA study finds.
Fabric cut from the sofa on which Hitler killed himself contained DNA, which was analyzed to reveal that Hitler likely had a genetic condition that disrupts normal sexual development.
Tel Aviv University study opens path to gene therapy for ALS
A new Israeli-led study identifies an RNA-based therapy that may halt ALS progression and regenerate nerve cells.
One in three Israeli men pay for sex, religiosity linked to lower odds
The study analyzed a quota sample of 934 heterosexual Israeli men and examined psychological distress, dimensions of gender role conflict, and attitudes toward paying for sex.
Early sound exposure shapes male and female brains differently, Hebrew U study finds
“What looks like the same experience at the surface may trigger completely different neural adaptations in each sex," said the leader of the experiment.
Israel may find itself without electricity in critical sites during wartime, new study suggests
With overreliance on natural gas, a lack of storage capacity, and excessive centralization in Israel’s electricity sector, it could lead to disruptions within the country during critical moments.
Less than half of Israelis believe Hamas will relinquish control of the Gaza Strip - poll
While an Israel Democracy Institute study found that national mood is trending upwards, 72.5% of Israelis expressed doubt that Hamas will be replaced by a multinational ruling body.
US stillbirth rate exceeds CDC reports, says new study
Researchers claimed that CDC data is less reliable than the commercial insurance claims used in the study, which reported a stillbirth rate of 1 in every 175 pregnancies.
Mass grave DNA reveals deadly disease that devastated Napoleon's army in 1812
The study revealed that Napoleon's soldiers suffered from several infections, exacerbated by cold, hunger, and exhaustion, which led to the army's defeat by the Russians in 1812.
How old are you really? New AI tool reveals your body’s true age - Study
Although chronological age is the most commonly used measure, it doesn’t capture the individual complexities of aging.
