Israeli science

Amid Iran war, 53 of Israel's future scientists showcase projects in Jerusalem contest

‘Courageous, creative, and deeply committed’: The Young Scientists and Developers in Israel returns for its 29th year amid war, as part of National Science Week events.

THE COMPETITION included 53 young scientists from across the country, most of whom were able to present their works in person to the judges
MACCABIDENT’S DR. Doron Haim: Anxiety alters hormonal regulation, which can affect how and when teeth emerge.

War trauma can hinder development of children's teeth, study finds

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. October 20, 2015.

Israeli gas sensor spots ‘mirror’ molecules, opening path to breath-based diagnostics

 The anti-aging technology of the SUPERB device is based on ultrasound rays

Research reveals key protein regulates molecule that slows aging, boosts healing - study


Nature provides inspiration for researchers developing selective membranes

Current synthetic membranes are effectively microscopic sieves, but Technion researchers hope that in the future they will be able to choose which molecules to let through.

A microscope photograph of an epidermis in the laboratory at the Institute for Stem cell Therapy and Exploration of Monogenic Diseases (ISTEM) in Evry, near Paris November 27, 2009.

'Love hormone' doesn't always lead to happily ever after, researchers find

It has long been thought that oxytocin was responsible for positive social behavior, leading to it being dubbed the 'love hormone,' but new research suggests it's more complicated than that.

Mice [Illustrative]

Israeli researchers on road to new coronavirus passive vaccine

Seven of the epitopes are potentially effective vaccine candidates. The research shows that they could cover as much as 87% of the world population.

Small bottles labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe are seen in this illustration

Science Minister Izhar Shay quarantined after aide gets COVID-19

Shay had just finished speaking at a memorial ceremony for murdered soldier Amit Ben Yigal when he got the results.

New Knesset member Izhar Shay poses for a picture at the Knesset, on April 29, 2019

2020 EMET Prize winners announced

The EMET Prize is known as Israel's Nobel Prize, awarded for excellence which make significant contributions to Israeli society.

THE 2019 EMET Prize award ceremony.

Ben Gurion U. ranked in top 15 natural sciences institutions

A total of 133 articles were published by BGU researchers in the year recorded.

The Grosman Building for Geology on Ben Gurion University of the Negev's Marcus Family Campus in Beersheba.

Two Israeli companies featured in Time's 100 Best Inventions

The GENNY by Watergen cuts down on plastic waste, as the machine takes water directly from the atmosphere.

A WATERGEN DEVICE takes the air, produces the water, purifies and mineralizes it, then serves it as pure clean drinking water.

Dr. Orna Berry, Israel’s first and only female chief scientist

Shattering glass ceilings and overcoming personal obstacles

Dr. Orna Berry poses with some of her awards

Why are men more prone to illness than women?

While women are more resistant to infectious diseases, this same reaction may make them more likely to suffer from auto-immune diseases.

Male and Female gender symbols

Israeli researchers develop vaginal fluid transplant

In two cases, a single dose of VMT induced a long-lasting and complete remission.

Dr. Ahinoam Lev-Sagie