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Online VR applications can be a privacy threat for kids and most parents are unaware of it

Parents largely unaware of security risks in children's VR app use. Study reveals concerns of physiological effects, privacy, but limited use of parental controls.

New study from the Hebrew University unveils Isopod eating habits which affects the ecosystem

Isopods, crustaceans mistaken for bugs, studied by researchers in dietary preferences. They choose soil crust over plant litter, aided by microbes for digestion, revealing dietary intricacies.

New study into identical twins suggests a possible treatment for people with schizophrenia disorder

Research led by Prof. Shani Stern at the University of Haifa unveils genetic discrepancies in schizophrenia discordant monozygotic twins, offering insights for treatment.

Blood test detects knee osteoarthritis up to eight years before X-rays can

“This is important because it provides more evidence that there are abnormalities in the joint that can be detected by blood biomarkers well before x-rays can detect OA,” Kraus said.

Childcare pick-up: A one-hour window to build healthier eating habits

If busy parents want to try a small change that might make a big difference, consider stocking the car with veggie sticks, cheese, fruit slices, and drinks like water or milk.

Why can’t robots outrun animals like pumas and wildebeests? - study

Scientists expect robots to catch up to animals relatively quickly, but they're not there yet.

Muslim man in Cairo

Many student Islamic religious teachers oppose Israel, view Jews as enemies - study

"We're witnessing the emergence of a cohort of teachers espousing reactionary, antisemitic, and Islamist ideologies," a lead researcher cautioned.

Islamic scholars assess healthcare providers’ capabilities regarding halal pharmaceuticals

A total of 381 healthcare providers in two dozen countries, including five Muslims in Israel, took part in the study.

Doctor holding syringe

Treatment by women doctors leads to lower death rates and fewer hospital readmissions, study shows

The researchers found that the mortality rate for female patients was 8.15% when treated by female physicians compared to 8.38% when the physician was male – a clinically significant difference.

What robot makers can learn from an octopus

Researchers show how they were able to create a multi-layer soft structure and an artificial fluidic system to mimic the musculature and mucus structures of biological suckers.

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