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The power of human touch: A friendly pat on the back improves basketball performance

In difficult situations, physical touches like a hug or a pat on the back can reduce stress, though whether this influences performance in stressful life situations is yet to be studied in detail.

Cats can communicate through urine - study reveals

It’s a matter of sublime feline communication.

Researchers in Finland, US say adjustments, flexibility are necessary to live without smartphone

In a world where more and more services and social interaction are based on mobile apps, a smartphone has become close to a necessity.

Israeli Technion prof. wins prestigious, $1 million Turing Award

Prof. Avi Wigderson, leading theoretical computer scientist and Technion alumnus and honorary doctorate recipient, wins ‘Nobel Prize of Computing’ for contribution to theoretical computer science.

Stealth in schools: Fish noise reduction and the future of submarines

Fish swimming in schools create surprising stealth underwater, mimicking just one fish's noise. Research by Johns Hopkins offers insights for quieter submarines.

Amphibians use scream inaudible to humans for self-defense against predators, new study suggests

Researchers in South America have recorded the use of ultrasound by a frog for defense against predators, a first in the region, shedding light on amphibian behavior.

New BGU study finds 'arms race' between bacteria leads to positive impacts in various fields

The research has many implications and applications in the world around us, from nutrition, medicine, and renewable energy, specifically in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Israeli researchers reach bone metastasis breakthrough for breast cancer patients

Groundbreaking study at Tel Aviv University: Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients

Bedouin grandmothers' of autistic children transform lives, study demonstrates

The study's outcomes underscore the need for a holistic approach to autism support and intervention that encompasses the wider family network.

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