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Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center prepares for a possible Iranian retaliatory strike against Israel, on June 13, 2025
‘Prepare for the worst’: Israeli hospitals race to secure patients ahead of Iran strike
After a preemptive Israeli strike on Iran, hospitals across the country rushed to relocate patients underground, discharge the stable and prepare for potential retaliation with fortified wards and emergency protocols
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 17:20 | 06.13.25
משקאות קלים בסופר
'Leave our Pepsi alone': Why so many Israelis are hooked on diet cola
Eyal has been downing diet cola for decades, Meirit lasted just 10 minutes without her Cola Zero and Noa wants everyone to stop nagging and let her enjoy her Pepsi Max; But experts warn that even diet drinks can harm your health when consumed daily
Nirit Tzuk | 23:37 | 06.09.25
עמיחי ברמן עם הצמחים
New Israeli method could make tomatoes tastier, stronger
A Tel Aviv University team has developed a breakthrough method for editing large gene families in crop plants; first tested on tomatoes, the tech could transform plant breeding and help develop tastier, climate-resilient, non-GMO varieties
Ynetnews | 18:51 | 06.09.25
פרופ' בן קורן
Israel opens world's first research institute studying hope
Hebrew University pioneers global first institute for hope science, teaching resilience amid war; national 'hope index' to launch and inspect Israeli society's level
Anat Lev Adler | 14:40 | 06.08.25
איוואסקה
DMT emerges as promising tool in treating resistant depression and PTSD
Once known mainly for its role in shamanic rituals, the psychedelic compound is gaining scientific attention for its potential; early clinical trials show promise, though risks and legal barriers remain significant
Dr. Roy Zucker | 10:43 | 06.08.25
המטרה: תאי סרטן
Israeli researchers help achieve breakthrough in myeloma treatment
Doctors from Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center took part in a global study showing that one-third of patients with advanced multiple myeloma remained cancer-free five years after receiving CAR-T therapy, suggesting a possible path to a cure
Oren Reiss | 14:32 | 06.07.25
Planet
Fading hopes for life on exoplanet K2-18b
Researchers recently reported the discovery of a biological molecule in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet - raising excitement about the possibility of life beyond Earth; however, a series of new studies casts significant doubt on the likelihood of life there  
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 12:17 | 06.07.25
לוצי בהט אחות שעושה הסבה ללימודי רפואה
51-year-old medical student: The nurse fulfilling a dream at Ben-Gurion University
Luci Bahat, a nurse at Kaplan Medical Center, decided to follow her dream and study medicine despite her age at same university as her daughter
Or Hadar | 13:23 | 06.06.25
אליסף שטיינר, משה שטיינר ופ'
Israeli stem cell donator saves life of reservist comrade's father
IDF reservists reunite in emotional encounter after anonymous stem cell donor finds out his donation saved his comrade’s relative
Or Hadar | 12:50 | 06.06.25
Surface of Europa as captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft
New Israeli discovery could transform the hunt for alien life
Israeli study suggests a new way to detect life on Jupiter’s moon Europa; new dwarf planet has been identified at the edge of the solar system—this week in space
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 10:49 | 06.06.25
Nostromo’s IceBrick ice battery
Very cool: Israeli startup uses ice to chill buildings and cut carbon footprint in NYC
Nostromo’s IceBrick ice battery tech expands to NYC as grid-friendly cooling solution; slashes energy costs by 30%, avoids polluting peaker plants using water-based storage, deployed via unique service model
Daniel Edelson, New York | 21:15 | 06.05.25
אילן רמון על רקע אחד מדפי היומן ששרדו
'He was sharing space with us': Son of Israel’s first astronaut brings his legacy full circle in Houston
Tal Ramon returns to Houston to open an exhibition honoring his father, Ilan Ramon, at the Holocaust Museum; fulfilling the dream of his late mother Rona, the display includes rare Columbia mission items, including a diary page that survived the 2003 disaster
Sharon Kidon | 23:47 | 06.04.25
חיסון נגד קורונה בישראל
CDC expert quits over RFK Jr.’s vaccine rollback: 'Can no longer help the most vulnerable'
The abrupt resignation of Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos follows a controversial directive removing key COVID-19 vaccines from official recommendations; Critics say this undermines medical consensus, leaving vulnerable populations—especially children and pregnant women—without protection or support  
Daniel Edelson, New York | 19:33 | 06.04.25
פעילות גופנית
Exercise cuts cancer death risk by a third, landmark study finds
Structured 3-year exercise program slashes colon cancer mortality by 37% and recurrence by 28% in stage III patients, including Israeli participants; first randomized trial to prove physical activity alone boosts survival
Or Hadar | 11:45 | 06.03.25
אוטיזם
The case for honestly talking about autism sooner
Many parents delay telling their children they’re autistic, fearing confusion or harm; But autistic voices argue that early, honest conversations prevent shame, build self-understanding, and empower kids to face a world often full of misunderstanding with confidence and clarity  
Sivan Keinan | 21:52 | 06.01.25
הסבר איך למצוא את הכוכב ארקטורוס, שאליו מופנה החץ
Arcturus: the star that lit Chicago’s World Fair
In May 1933, Chicago's World Fair lights were illuminated using Arcturus's light, symbolizing a 40-year journey through space; This red giant, 36.7 light-years away, captivates the sky with its brilliance and offers a glimpse into our Sun's future 
Moshe Glantz | 18:33 | 06.01.25
בקטריופאג'ים מדביקים חיידק
Microbes from space: New species discovered on Tiangong station
A new bacterial species discovered aboard China’s Tiangong station shows resilience to extreme conditions; Another study found extremophiles in a NASA spacecraft facility, raising questions about microbial survival and planetary contamination risks  
Davidson Institute of Science | 16:12 | 06.01.25
לפי דיווחים פלסטינים: צה"ל תוקף אוויריות את ארגון הטרור חמאס ברצועת עזה
Expert explains why people in central Israel can hear Gaza bombings
Israeli physicist explains how cooler ground temperatures and sound wave refraction amplify blast noise over 40km, detailing atmospheric physics behind military operations’ audible reach
Yogev Israeli | 11:54 | 06.01.25
פוסט טראומה
Healers among some 3 million Israelis who could be suffering from PTSD
A new program helps address burnout and second-degree trauma in the thousands of professionals working to support Israelis directly affected by the war  
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 07:42 | 06.01.25
גבר מזוקן
Is your beard actually dirtier than your toilet? Science weighs in
Claims that beards are breeding grounds for bacteria have gone viral, but do they hold up to scientific scrutiny? A dermatologist debunks the myths and explains what proper hygiene really means for facial hair
Tzur Gueta | 22:30 | 05.31.25
חייו של התינוק קיי-ג'יי מולדון ניצלו בזכות טיפול באמצעות עריכה גנטית
A medical first: Personalized gene-editing treatment for an infant
Medical breakthrough: Researchers develop a personalized gene-editing therapy in just six months to correct a life-threatening genetic defect in a newborn with a rare and fatal disease
Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science | 19:17 | 05.31.25
ד"ר שלי טפר מתנדבת במכון לרפואה משפטית קיבלה אות מגן שר הבריאות להתנדבות
The US pathologist who helped identify murdered hostages: ‘It stayed with me’
Dr. Shelley Tepper volunteered in Israel after October 7, aiding in war-related autopsies and hostage identifications; recalls intense, emotional experience: 'This is where my heart is, and I’ll do whatever I can to help'
Eitan Gefen | 23:49 | 05.30.25
ChatGPT
People using ChatGPT more may be less conscientious, study finds
Students who rely heavily on ChatGPT may be less conscientious and more likely to doubt their academic abilities, a new study finds, raising concerns about AI’s long-term impact on motivation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Tal Shahaf | 11:30 | 05.30.25
דלתות תא המטען נתקעו. לווייני הדמה, בצורה ובגודל של לווייני סטארלינק מהדור החדש, בתא המטען של ה"שיפ"
Progress and setback in starship’s ninth test flight
After two failed test flights, the spacecraft finally reached space — but entered an uncontrolled spin mid-flight and exploded during reentry into the atmosphere  
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 11:24 | 05.30.25
השתלת לב מלאכותי מתקדם Aeson מתוצרת CARMAT במרכז הרפואי שיבא
The world's most advanced artificial heart was implanted in Israel | Watch from the operating room at Sheba Hospital
Huge excitement in operating room number 9 at the Sheba Heart Center: The world's most advanced artificial heart, Aeson, was implanted into the body of a man in his 50s who suffered from heart failure; The artificial heart will function for a year until a donor heart is found
Or Hadar | 08:37 | 05.30.25
כוכב הלכת מאדים, כפי שצולם כחלק ממשימת ויקינג של נאס"א
Martian skies glow as first-ever aurora seen on Red Planet
Scientists photograph a visible-wavelength Mars aurora for the first time, while another study suggests suspected water flows are likely dust avalanches; Starship faces new issues, and India loses a satellite; this week in space 
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 10:45 | 05.29.25
הזוהר הצפוני כפי שנצפה בפראג, בירת צ'כיה
NASA astronaut captures video of the northern lights from the International Space Station
American astronaut Nicole Ayers shares stunning view of the Aurora Borealis over the United States and Canada from the International Space Station; Her footage highlights both the beauty of Earth from space and the scientific value of climate monitoring 
ynet | 11:01 | 05.28.25
עורב אפור
'They went for the head': Crow attacks spike across Israel in Spring months
As crow populations surge, spring and early summer bring wave of aggressive attacks linked to nesting season; residents report alarming encounters with hooded and Indian crows, prompting warnings from wildlife experts to keep safe distance
Yogev Israeli | 14:58 | 05.27.25
הלוויתה של תמר קוץ בגן יבנה
Tamar Kotz’s tragic end: Experts explain science behind 'broken heart syndrome'
Death of Tamar Kotz, who lost five family members in the October 7 massacre, highlights the devastating link between extreme grief and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy which can lead to serious cardiological conditions
Tzur Gueta | 14:56 | 05.27.25
פוסט טראומה
Over 500,000 Israelis sought mental help since war's start, report reveals
Mental health NGO ERAN reveals surge in psychological distress among IDF reservists, soldiers and families; shift from trauma to depression underscores prolonged mental health crisis, experts warn
Or Hadar | 10:35 | 05.27.25
הפריה חוץ-גופית IVF
European sperm donor cancer scandal raises worry in Israel
Health Ministry confirms donor's samples arrived in the country but weren't used as experts urge legally binding donor limits and improved tracking to prevent genetic risks
Or Hadar | 10:01 | 05.26.25
החוקרים דגמו את המים בכמה מוקדים
Drug-resistant bacteria found off Israeli coasts, researchers warn
Tel Aviv University experts discover resistant Vibrio bacteria in Mediterranean and Red Sea samples, warning of rising infection risks and aquaculture threats
Ynet | 15:02 | 05.25.25
תינוק
Prolific sperm donor passes genetic cancer causing mutation to 10 offsprings
Donor fathering 67 babies, carrying an undetected TP53 mutation; 23 of his offspring inherited cancer risk and 10 are diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma; Israeli legislation to prevent such cases, lacking  
Tzur Gueta | 13:57 | 05.25.25
המחקרים המשמעותיים ביותר התאפשרו כשהיה שיתוף פעולה הדוק עם הארכיאולוגים. מימין: ליאור רגב, אליזבטה בוארטו, יבגניה מינץ ויוהנה רגב
Accelerating into the past: Inside the lab rewriting the history of ancient Israel
Israel’s only particle accelerator for carbon-14 separation offers a unique glimpse into the distant and recent past of the Land of Israel and its inhabitants
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 18:54 | 05.24.25
Mud deposits in ancient lead pipes in Rome allow researchers to trace the city’s development and track changes in pollution levels over time
Pollution through the ages: A millennia-old history
While the modern conversation around environmental pollution has surged in recent decades, humanity has been aware of the problem for thousands of years
Eden Markovitz/Davidson Institute of Science | 09:24 | 05.24.25
a vast depression likely created by underground movement of molten rock
Israeli technology to power next generation of Internet satellites
Ramon.Space makes headlines with a multi-million-dollar satellite computer deal, another Starship test launch approaches, Venus shows signs of tectonic activity and new findings suggest the universe’s end may come sooner than expected
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 06:19 | 05.23.25
זירת המסיבה ברעים
Drugs reduced anxiety and PTSD in Nova festival survivors, study finds
Study finds survivors of the Nova music festival massacre who consumed classic psychedelics in the hours before the massacre reported significantly lower anxiety and PTSD symptoms, offering real-world insights into potential therapeutic applications
Or Hadar | 12:51 | 05.22.25
פעילות כוחות צה"ל, כחלק ממבצע "מרכבות גדעון" ברצועת עזה
Combat service in IDF increases risk of ALS, Israeli study finds
New study reveals combat veterans, particularly IDF paratroopers, face a 2.5 times higher risk of degenerative illness, suggesting links to intense physical demands or environmental factors
Tzur Gueta | 10:47 | 05.22.25
הליכה
Should you walk before or after meals? experts weigh in
Both pre- and post-meal walks offer distinct health benefits—from boosting fat burn to regulating blood sugar. Here's how to choose the best time based on your goals
Danny Zalewski | 00:30 | 05.22.25
TAR 200 התקן לטיפול בסרטן שלפוחית השתן
New treatment offers hope for bladder cancer patients, avoids major surgery
Treatment shows promise in slowing bladder cancer progression and may help some avoid surgery; presented at American Urological Association conference, it offers hope for patients with aggressive tumors unresponsive to earlier therapies
Eitan Gefen | 23:16 | 05.20.25
אישה משוחחת בטלפון נייד
Two-week smartphone internet block unlocks health benefits, study finds
New study demonstrates that temporarily blocking smartphone internet access for two weeks significantly enhances sustained attention, mental health and overall well-being
Dr. Shirley Hersko | 17:33 | 05.20.25
סמים
War drives up recreational drug use in Israel, health experts warn
European study shows rise in amphetamine use since 2016; Israeli expert says no point in telling users 'just say no' as many connect increased drug use to emotional distress
Tzur Gueta | 14:40 | 05.19.25
A doctor from Physicians for Human Rights Israel sees a Palestinian patient during a visit of the organization's mobile clinic to the West Bank village of Klil
Could joint Israeli-Palestinian health programs build trust where politics fails?
Two recent studies find that cooperative health care efforts between Jewish Israelis and Palestinians could play a role in bridging the long-standing divide between the communities  
Maayan Hoffman, The Media Line | 10:11 | 05.18.25
How Sun's internal clock influences us and we it
Even if Sun always looks the same to us, sunspots—whose sizes vary—were already identified back in the 18th century; effort to understand what causes these led to a fascinating journey into star's activity cycles and influence of the planets on it
Itamar Karbi / The Davidson Institute of Science | 17:26 | 05.17.25
מים
Too bland to swallow: Israelis avoid drinking water despite mounting health warnings
Many Israelis avoid drinking water due to taste issues and habits, risking dehydration-related health problems but experts offer practical strategies to improve hydration
Nirit Zuk | 16:20 | 05.17.25
משפחה
How comparative social standing can boost our self-esteem
Our sense of subjective well-being appears to be shaped not only by our own social status, but also by how we rank compared to others; It’s not just about personal success—we tend to feel better when we’re ahead of the pack  
Gal Perlman, Davidson Institute of Science | 11:14 | 05.17.25
A group of young people enjoying a meal together
Social isolation is as bad for you as smoking, experts say
Physically, social ties can affect the cardiovascular, immune, and digestive systems. For instance, low levels of social support have been linked to elevated inflammation
Gal Perlman, Davidson Institute of Science | 13:43 | 05.16.25
זריקת הרזיה מונג'רו
Mounjaro vs. Wegovy: Which is the best weight-loss drug?
Study finds Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro leads to significantly greater weight loss than Wegovy, highlighting its dual-hormone advantage, while both drugs face access challenges and pharmaceutical competition
Oren Reiss | 08:37 | 05.16.25
Teal Wand
US approves at-home cervical cancer test; Israeli pilot programs underway
FDA’s approval of the Teal Wand, a self-sampling HPV test, marks a shift toward accessible cervical cancer screening, with Israeli HMOs piloting similar programs
Tzur Gueta | 08:32 | 05.16.25
פינוי פצועים מלב עזה
'Take me to the injured': Inside the IDF's race to save lives in Gaza
New footage shows IDF medics operating under fire in Gaza; with a fatality rate of just 7.1% among 7,400 wounded personnel, Medical Corps boasts lowest fatality rate globally; full stats and helmet-cam footage reveal how lives are being saved
Elisha Ben Kimon | 14:06 | 05.15.25
בת 6 מסוריה במרכז הרפואי זיו בצפת
Syrian child, wounded in civil war, receives life-saving surgery
Ziv Medical Center receives a six-year-old girl with a critical head injury brought across the border in a humanitarian effort to save her life, returns her ability to speak, improves her physical and emotional condition
Ron Crissy | 10:59 | 05.13.25
ירח
Not your typical crash: This week in space
A decades-old Soviet spacecraft on course to crash into Earth after spending more than five decades in orbit, NASA faces a major budget cut, and Japan moves closer to landing on the Moon; This Week in Space  
Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute of Science | 08:14 | 05.13.25
סיגריית אידוי מסוג "בולדוג"
Health Ministry warns of synthetic drug found in e-cigarettes after teens hospitalized
Health officials issue warning over 'The Bulldog' e-cigs containing dangerous synthetic drug that can cause hallucinations, seizures, heart and kidney damage — and even death, as 2 teens hospitalized after using it
Or Hadar | 20:19 | 05.12.25
Supreme Court rules baby in IVF mix-up to stay with parents who raised her
Justices reject appeal of baby Sophia's biological parents; in a minority opinion, one justice says the biological father should be recognized but not have parental rights 
Or Hadar, Netael Bandel | 19:33 | 05.11.25
Powelliphanta augusta
NASA erases Nazi-linked engineer from official records amid public backlash
US space agency removes the name of former SS officer and V-2 engineer Dr. Kurt Debus from facilities and biographies following public scrutiny, acknowledging its reliance on Nazi-linked scientists under Operation Paperclip
Daniel Edelson, New York | 11:47 | 05.11.25
תחליפי חלב
Soy or almond? How to pick the healthiest milk alternatives
With the plant-based milk market booming, diet expert breaks down the nutritional truths behind soy, almond, oat and rice drinks to know what's best for you
Luda Nevo | 08:51 | 05.11.25
Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner in their Berlin laboratory, circa 1912
The chemist who saved a life during the Holocaust
Fritz Strassmann was a partner in one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century; during World War II, he risked his life to save a Jewish woman and was recognized as Righteous Among the Nations
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 16:35 | 05.10.25
נשיקה
Celiac disease patients can kiss without gluten exposure risk, study says
Researchers from Columbia and Stanford find that in most instances, the amount of gluten transferred during a kiss — even after eating gluten-rich crackers — was far below the threshold needed to trigger a reaction in celiac patients
Tzur Gueta | 16:06 | 05.10.25
נילי ואביחי סגל
Partners in surgery—and in life: 'Sometimes our dinner conversations are all about work'
When Dr. Nili and Dr. Avichai Segal met on the first day of medical school, they never imagined how closely their professional and personal lives would become intertwined; Now, the couple—both surgeons at Assuta Beersheba— speak about working side by side, raising a family under pressure, and the feedback from patients        
Eitan Gefen | 15:53 | 05.10.25
One of the oldest known rock deposits lies in the Jack Hills of Western Australia, containing crystals of the mineral zircon. A researcher holds a rock sample from the Jack Hills
The world’s oldest lake: New evidence for earlier life on Earth
Scientists believe that the oldest forms of life on the planet began roughly 3.7 billion years ago; Could Earth's fresh water—and life itself—have appeared earlier than that?
Itamar Karbi, Davidson Institute of Science | 13:32 | 05.10.25
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