Biblical Shepherds Ignored Borders, Even in Wartime, Researchers Say
A University of Haifa study published in PLOS ONE found ancient shepherds ignored borders between Israel and Aram-Damascus in the Iron Age II, even during war.
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Habitable Worlds May Be Far More Common Than Thought, Israeli Study Says
An Israeli study from Hebrew University suggests habitable worlds with liquid water are far more common than thought, even on tidally locked planets.
Habitable Worlds May Be Far More Common Than Thought, Israeli Study Says
An Israeli study from Hebrew University suggests habitable worlds with liquid water are far more common than thought, even on tidally locked planets.
Study Links Chronic Pain Severity to Anger and Sense of Injustice
Discover how chronic pain severity is linked to anger and injustice perception in a groundbreaking Israeli-led study. Emotional factors may be key to predicting
New Blood Test Detects Parkinson’s Before Symptoms Appear
A new blood test developed by Israeli and British researchers offers a fast, affordable, and highly accurate tool to identify Parkinson’s disease in its earliest stages even before symptoms start to appear. Parkinson’s, a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder,…
Songs for the Soul: Lyrics Help Navigate Collective Trauma, Researchers Say
As Israel prepares to mark Memorial Day in the shadow of war, research released on Monday found that song lyrics serve as a powerful and specific tool for emotional coping, especially in times of collective trauma. The findings…
High-Tech Water Monitoring Reveals Hidden Signs of Deadly Tomato Fungus
Hebrew University researchers developed a method to detect deadly tomato fungus early—by monitoring subtle changes in plant water use. This breakthrough could help farmers act before crops show visible signs, improving yields and sustainability.
Ancient Burial Practices Point to Deep Cultural Ties Between Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens
A groundbreaking discovery in central Israel is reshaping science's understanding of early human history. For the first time, researchers...