The Jerusalem Post Archive

1 January 2017
AI tools can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, Israeli study finds

Study finds conversational AI provides strong mental health support and lowers anxiety symptoms.

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

Israeli researchers show a fungal extract can boost crop yields, improve taste, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.

Neanderthals' ancient toolkit included hammers, blades made from rhino teeth, study finds

Dental microwear analysis, which allows for the microscopic study of surface textures, confirmed that the marks were made after the animals' deaths, ruling out chewing or dietary wear and tear.

Evidence of ancient Native American life uncovered near Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Researchers were working at the site as part of UCF’s Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project (CCAMP).

The 'influencerization' of activism: How virality is replacing real-world organizing - opinion

Activism is now increasingly judged by whether it travels online, not by whether it changes institutions or improves lives. The algorithm does not reward effectiveness. It rewards emotional immediacy

UAE conducted dozens of airstrikes on Iran using US, Israeli intel during war - report

One such strike was on the Asaluyeh petrochemical complex, and was carried out with Israel, the WSJ wrote, and led to international condemnation.

Israeli, Lebanese military delegations meet, US declares new Iran sanctions

Bessent: US has seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets • Iran's Ghalibaf says Tehran has no trust in words, will judge by actions • EU adopts further sanctions against Hamas and PIJ

US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal reached, Pentagon chief says

President Trump said on Friday he would meet in a secure White House room to make a "final determination" on a proposal to end the Iran war.

Mutra becomes first kosher restaurant to earn Michelin star

Israeli chef Raz Shabtai opened Mutra in February 2025, naming the kosher eatery after his Jerusalem-born grandmother whose cooking he said heavily inspires its menu.

NJ-12 candidate Adam Hamawy decries antisemitism amid scrutiny of his Israel views

“As a Muslim, I understand what it feels like to face bigotry, to feel unsafe in your community and to have your loyalty to this country questioned,” Hamawy said in a statement he sent to JTA.

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

Donovan's meeting in Cuba is the first in recent memory by a head of Southern Command and comes amid growing concerns in Cuba of a possible US military attack on the Communist-run island.

Mamdani endorses former Columbia encampment organizer Darializa Avila Chevalier

Avila Chevalier’s campaign priorities include abolishing ICE, adding affordable housing, and securing federal funds to repair the city’s public housing.

US declares new sanctions on Iran, PGSA condemns US leadership

The PGSA condemned the sanctions and added that it considered being sanctioned by “a country whose leader takes pride in piracy” as a sign of “positive performance."

Israel Police issue over 4,000 tickets in crackdown on dangerous, distracted driving

Drivers were captured on camera engaging in offenses such as distracted driving, using a cellphone while driving, and speeding, with many of the traffic infractions being repeat offenses.

Three arrested in connection to double murder of Ruslan and Olga Prikhodko

This development came less than a day after the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court extended the detention of the main suspect, a 17-year-old resident of Lod.

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