Bones

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.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Illustration: Knuckle cracking
Image from Apes and monkeys, Their life and language; illustrative.

Newly discovered fossil challenges idea of ape origins in east Africa - study

The remains, discovered in 2023 and 2024, are incomplete, and made up of only a few jawbone fragments and worn teeth. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
World's oldest Neanderthal fingerprint found on 43,000-year-old pebble in Spain. Illustration.

Neanderthals who lived in Siberian cave millenia apart were distant relatives, study finds

Further analysis of the genetic similarity showed that Neanderthals in the Altai region likely lived in groups of fewer than 50 people.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
VIEW OF Sidna Ali Beach in Herzliya, February 21, 2026.

Israel Police investigating after human remains found in ocean off coast of Herzliya

According to the police, the human bones were found in the sea by Tel Aviv District Marine Police officers after they received a call from citizens.

|ByTZVI JASPER

Best Over-the-Counter Supplements for Osteoporosis in 2024

Bone health is essential for staying active and mobile. Check out our article on the best over-the-counter supplements for osteoporosis and how they work.

OCTOBER 23, 2024ByALEXANDRA PRESTON