Medical Cannabis Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Smoking-Based Treatment
Israel's Health Ministry, led by Dr. Gilad Bodenheimer, proposes phasing out smoked medical cannabis within three years due to safety concerns.
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Scientists Identify Hidden Mechanism That Could Transform Malaria Treatment
Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Jerusalem identified how the malaria parasite manipulates immune cells, a discovery that could.
Natural Fungus-Based Extract Could Transform Sustainable Farming
Scientists at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, led by Prof. Maggie Levy, developed a natural fungus extract to boost crop yields sustainably.
Childs Desert Discovery Leads to Rare Roman-Era Archaeological Find
An 8-year-old Israeli boy, Dor Wolynitz, discovered a 1,700-year-old Roman-era statuette fragment in the Negev Desert's Ramon Crater, per the Israel Antiquities.
Parents, Not Sirens, Drive Childrens Stress Levels During War, Researchers Say
A University of Haifa survey, led by Prof. Yael Mayer, reveals Israeli children's stress during the March conflict with Iran is linked to parental distress.
Scientists Identify Hidden Mechanism That Could Transform Malaria Treatment
Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Jerusalem identified how the malaria parasite manipulates immune cells, a discovery that could.
Seniors Are Gaming Their Way to Sharper Minds, Israeli Scientist Says
An Israeli study by Hadas Avraham at Ben-Gurion University reveals digital gaming enhances cognitive abilities, reduces loneliness, and provides intellectual.
Moral Priorities, Not Politics, Drove Israeli Divide Over Hostage Negotiations, Study Finds
A new Israeli study led by Prof. Ariel Knafo-Noam of Hebrew University reveals personal values, not politics, drive public opinion on hostage deals in Israel.
Future Crops May Rely On Airborne Dust For Nutrients, Scientists Say
Israeli and Austrian scientists, led by Dr. Gross from Ben-Gurion University, found plants absorb essential nutrients directly from airborne desert dust.
Israeli Scientists Open Simpler Path to Building Complex Medicines
Scientists at Hebrew University of Jerusalem developed a new method using proline to simplify adding a crucial group to drug molecules, published in Nature.
Jews Face Deadliest Year in Decades as Antisemitic Violence Spikes
A new report highlights 2025 as the deadliest year for Jews in decades, with 20 killed in Western countries. Prof. Uriya Shavit notes lone attackers radicalized.
Caught on Camera: Driving Instructor and Student Both Using Phones Mid-Lesson
Israeli Police issued a NIS 1,000 fine to a driving instructor caught with his student using mobile phones during a lesson on Highway 79 near Nazareth.
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