Science

How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist

You are doing it right now, and until I mentioned it, you were not aware of it. We all take breathing for granted. We tend to think of it as the body’s background software.

An image of the human brain
Kidney Disease.

New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash

Picture showing the ChatGPT application displayed on a smartphone screen, illustrative

Is AI clairvoyant? ChatGPT can make personality tests and predict responses, Israeli study finds

VISITORS PARTICIPATE in the capital’s Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem march last month. The encouraging implication of the study is that these are factors anyone can strengthen, regardless of whether they are religious, according to the researcher.

Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals


Male fertility crisis? Israeli global study finds 54% drop in testosterone levels over five decades

A large meta-analysis, studying five decades, has found a dramatic and sustained decline in testosterone levels among men, raising concerns that the male fertility crisis is deeply misunderstood.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Breakthrough Israeli study finds potential path to reversing hearing loss

The researchers identified a unique biological mechanism that could enable the regeneration of sensory hair cells in the inner ear – a process previously thought to be impossible in humans.

LIVE IMAGING of ear tissue shows that blocking the Notch pathway disrupts stable cell structure, forcing green supporting cells to transform into red hair cells.

Not your everyday beach balls: Six mysterious 'space balls' wash up on Australian shore

In a mystery from infinity and beyond, six 'space balls' washed up on an Australian shore, causing the ASA and the local fire department to investigate where - and when - they came from.

Australian authorities investigate ‘space balls’ that washed ashore in northern Queensland, July 5, 2026.

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find - study

The findings complicate the common AI in education debate. It is not necessarily a threat to academic integrity, but only when students are trained to prompt it and use it effectively. 

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Bread dead redemption: Scientists bake sourdough with yeast grown in 5,300-year-old mummy

Sarhan also told AFP the team would consider using the yeast to brew beer, but the published study focused on more serious uses for their discovery.

The mummy of an iceman named Oetzi, discovered on 1991 in the Italian Schnal Valley glacier, is displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Bolzano on February 28, 2011 during an official presentation of the reconstrution.

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

Ancient dissections of Galen reveal a gap in modern medical training: tacit, hands-on skills still can’t be fully taught by digital tools.

(Illustrative) A doctor uses AI for a medical screening.

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

How to find the perfect summer camp in Jerusalem for your kids and teens

Discover how to match your child, teenager with the right Jerusalem summer camp for a fun, safe, and enriching summer experience.

 Groups participating in the summer camp programs.

WATCH: Two sperm whales spotted off coast of Ashdod by University of Haifa researchers

The team was originally slated to perform surveys over the course of six days, but instead were called to shore after one day due to Iranian missile strikes.

Researchers at University of Haifa spot two sperm whales off coast of Ashdod, June 8, 2026.

“The future is already here”: AI reshapes Computer Science education at Reichman University

“AI is no longer the future - it is the language of the present.”