Scientific study

Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven

Archaeologists uncover clues to the lives of giant elephants and early humans who shared Israel’s Hula Valley nearly 800,000 years ago.

Hula valley's Gesher Benot Ya’aqov.
Sheep and goats during their transfer from summer pastures to winter pastures, near Pribram, Czech Republic, November 7, 2025; illustrative.

Ancient sheep virus traced through DNA preserved in medieval manuscripts

Keshet high school students take their mathematics matriculation examination (Bagrut), in Tel Aviv, June 29, 2020.

Parents’ jobs linked more strongly than education to teens’ PISA scores, study finds

German shepherd barking (illustrative)

Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls


Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses

Researchers detected significant increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety in originally healthy spouses.

 Study: Kissing may spread depression and anxiety via bacteria between spouses. Illustration.

How axolotl cells 'remember' their position to regenerate lost limbs

Upon injury, axolotl cells switch on a signal that is broadcast across one side of the limb, instructing cells to regenerate structures that match their location.

 How axolotl cells 'remember' their position to regenerate lost limbs.

Macron, Von der Leyen launch €500M 'Choose Europe for Science' to lure US researchers

'If you love freedom, come help us stay free,' says Macron to US scientists.

 Macron and Von der Leyen announce €500 million 'Choose Europe for Science' program to attract US researchers.

Scientists discover new color, never before seen by the human eye

Only the study’s five participants have seen the new color so far. 

 An illustrative closeup of a human eye.

AI may be better than physicians at making clinical decisions, TAU study says

According to a Tel Aviv University study, AI may be better than physicians at making clinical decisions.

 An illustrative image of a medic using Artificial Intelligence.

TAU develops AI tool to decode cell responses to cancer treatments

The innovative system merges two previously separate streams of biological data: gene activity at the single-cell level and know interactions between genes.

 (Left to right): Prof. Asaf Madi, Prof. Roded Sharan & PhD student Ron Sheinin.

Aloe vera can be used to help cultured meat production, Israeli scientists find - study

“Aloe vera has long been claimed to have medicinal and nutritional benefits, but our study shows it also holds great potential for sustainable food production,” Dr. Sharon Schlesinger said. 

 Aloe vera (illustrative).

Israeli scientists discover a key gene behind the scent of petunia flowers - study

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have unlocked the secret behind the blossom’s captivating aroma – tracing it back to a single gene called PhDEF.

 PROF. ALEXANDER VAINSTEIN of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is seen holding a pot of flowers.

Promising treatment for dogs with CKD shows positive results

Researchers found a noticeable difference for dogs who were treated with the vitamin D treatment rather

 Juja, a sweet and resilient pup, suffered from kidney failure but found relief with this promising treatment.

Children with autism less likely to suffer severe injuries than those with ADHD, BGU study says

The study at Ben-Gurion University examines the connection between kids with ADHD or autism, and accidents.

 Ben-Gurion University campus in Beersheba, southern Israel. May 28, 2023.