Israeli science
Israeli hospital launches AI system to enable hospitalized children to communicate without speaking
The system uses AI to create personalized printable communication boards in under five minutes, tailored to each child's needs as well as their age, language, gender, and background.
Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls
Amid Iran war, 53 of Israel's future scientists showcase projects in Jerusalem contest
War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds
Israeli researchers develop electronic nose to detect diseases, poisons
"It will be possible to disperse the gas sensors over a wide area in the city in order to warn of the presence of dangerous gases and air pollution," says Prof. Raz Yelink, who led the study.
Hebrew University researchers discover the taste of heavy water
While it is not radioactive, heavy water is highly coveted for its unique atomic structure and properties, which allow it to be used in the production of nuclear power and weapons.
Haifa University professor shortens process to identify receptor function
A new computational method developed at Haifa University shortens the usually long process to identify receptors' functions.
Technion faculty members win prestigious EU awards
Two professors from the Technion won a total of $3.7 million in grants awarded by the European Research Council.
Israeli startup introduces tech that can detect coronavirus in cars
The system by Crispify alerts drivers to dangerous pollutants in real-time, and predicts their reappearance in the future, reportedly destroying 99.9% of various viruses, including coronavirus.
Tel Aviv University scientists win 2020 Nature Research Awards
Three professors have been chosen this year to receive the prestigious mentoring award, which is usually given to a different country each year.
Masks are much more likely to disrupt facial perception - study
Ben-Gurion University researchers conduct a recent study that evaluates how masks disrupt facial recognition and perception.
ScienceAbroad to hold first online symposium
Israeli talents living abroad will present their findings to 300 scientists here.
TAU prof. receives rare, unrestricted grant of $2.5 mil
"The Polymaths Award is different. They tell you: 'Here are the resources. Do something completely new, take risks. Investigate wild ideas.'"
Do you need to get tested for COVID-19? A new survey could tell you
The survey, available online in both Hebrew and English, consists of three questions: gender, age and what symptoms (if any) are being experienced.
