Research
Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic
Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.
Finland announces 100-year study to uncover why Finns are so happy
Were your ancestors Nazis? New research tool allows people to find out
Attempts to soften negative messages backfire: This is how emojis undermine your professional image
Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior
What makes this neural cluster unusual is its binary activity pattern: it is consistently active in females but largely inactive in males, only turning on during major social or reproductive events.
Israeli hospital's 'groundbreaking' studies could lessen treatments, reduce prostate cancer risks
A groundbreaking study at Rabin Medical Center suggests prostate cancer patients may need only two radiation doses, potentially revolutionizing treatment.
What happens to the body after stopping Ozempic? A new study reveals the secret
Many people use weight-loss injections to slim down faster, but few consider what happens when they stop. A large meta-analysis reveals what to expect after discontinuation.
New study: Five simple steps that keep the brain younger
These are the small lifestyle changes that may keep the brain about eight years younger — and over time as well.
Bar-Ilan University’s ecosystem: Science, crisis, and institutional responsibility
From the Phantom jet to the helm of Israel’s second-largest university, Prof. Arie Zaban reflects on leadership during war and why universities can’t lose sight of the people they serve
Subtle face movements can indicate your decisions, scientists say
A study challenges the long-held view that facial mimicry functions primarily as a social tool for politeness or empathy, showing instead that it is an integral component of preference formation.
Stanford Study: Study at TAU increases chance of becoming unicorn founder by 260%
Stanford study finds TAU undergraduates have the world’s highest relative likelihood of founding unicorns.
The surprising reason: Why you should not make the bed immediately in the morning
A British study reveals: Making the bed right after sleeping creates a perfect environment for dust mites that cause allergies and breathing problems.
Professor Michael Edelstein: Measles outbreak and the trust gap in vaccines
A new Bar-Ilan study finds parental trust in childhood vaccines has declined since Covid, raising concerns as measles cases rise in Israel and abroad.
Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency
The move is the Trump administration's latest effort to gut US research related to climate change, as well as federal agencies that have previously worked on climate-related research.
