Scientific study
Israeli politicians who grew up poor see poverty as a challenge to overcome, not a systemic problem
The study raises a fundamental question for modern democracies: When legislators claim to represent a community because they come from it, how do they actually interpret that shared past?
Israelis in emotional distress are turning to ChatGPT for help, study finds
Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven
Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts
Parents’ jobs linked more strongly than education to teens’ PISA scores, study finds
Knowing what parents did for a living allowed researchers to account for over double the difference in students’ scores as knowing how much education the parents had.
Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls
Even as AI masters human language, a groundbreaking Israeli study reveals a fundamental flaw in how AI decodes the animal kingdom: It hears the volume and pitch, but misses the point.
'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
BGU researchers created an aerogel that could capture oil spills while helping oil-eating bacteria degrade the pollutants.
Personality trait of openness linked to lower antisemitic attitude, more Jewish contact study finds
Openness was assessed using 10 items from the Big Five Inventory, while antisemitic attitudes were measured using an 11-item scale developed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
How much should you reveal on a dating profile? Israeli study finds the sweet spot - study
Too little information can signal a lack of effort, while oversharing can backfire. Reichman University researchers found that moderation may be the key to attracting a serious partner.
Israel is failing to provide food security, leaving thousands of NGOs to fill the gaps - study
A new study reveals a vast but fragmented food-aid system, raising questions about the government’s responsibility to ensure food security.
Is AI clairvoyant? ChatGPT can make personality tests and predict responses, Israeli study finds
Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) scientists have developed a method for generating personality assessment questionnaires with ChatGPT from any source text in English.
Being religious is better for your mental health, Israeli rabbi scientist-led study reveals
Study shows strong sense of purpose, healthier digital habits lower risks for addiction, depression.
Young US Jews embrace Judaism informally despite limited communal participation - study
The report found that socially immersive experiences lead to more success in creating a sense of belonging. These experiences involve summer camps, Israel travel programs, youth groups, and more.
Prehistoric people in Eurasia, North America specifically hunted female mammoths, new study shows
The study used genetic data from bones accumulated by people at 11 sites in Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Russia.
