So far 16 people have died in the Los Angeles fires, which reportedly burned over 37,000 acres of land and destroyed about 12,000 homes, including those of Hollywood celebrities such as Paris Hilton—who was forced to watch her house burn to the…
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Teaching Bedouin kids Hebrew improves their opportunities
“Recently, I was contacted by a Bedouin guy from the Negev who really wanted to get accepted into engineering studies,” Malka Shacham, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s (BGU) diversity and inclusion officer, lecturer and researcher,…
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Cells that cure the lungs
Fibrosis is a process in which scar tissue forms in internal organs as the body attempts to repair damage—an attempt that ultimately fails. In pulmonary fibrosis, this damage can be caused by factors such as smoking, air pollution, exposure to…Continue Reading
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What fruits contain the highest amount of protein?
Fruits aren’t typically associated with high protein content. Instead, they’re more often linked to carbohydrates, which many try to reduce for weight loss. However, fruits play a vital role in the healthy Mediterranean diet, widely recommended…Continue Reading
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Zesty spicy orange muffins that pack a flavorful punch
It is never the wrong day to have warm orange-flavored muffins; here is a quick spicy recipe to enjoy
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New Israeli study reveals the secrets of embryonic development
A new Israeli study reveals the fascinating mechanisms of egg cells as they prepare to create new life. The study, led by Dr. Yaniv Elkouby, a researcher in the Department of Developmental Biology at the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew…Continue Reading
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This Icarus will not burn: American spacecraft ‘approaches’ sun
This week, the American spacecraft Parker passed just about 6.1 million kilometers from the Sun’s surface, breaking its own previous record for the closest approach of an artificial object to the Sun. The record was set on Tuesday at noon (Israel…
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Pharmacies in Israel face severe shortages in life-saving drugs
For more than two weeks, pharmacies across Israel have struggled with a critical shortage of medications, including life-saving drugs, due to severe supply chain disruptions by Novolog, the country’s sole pharmaceutical distributor.
The crisis…
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The man who unraveled nerve communication
In the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century, neuroscience and neurology emerged as established scientific fields. During this period, nerve cells (neurons) were identified and described, along with the anatomical structures…
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Stopped walking due to knee pain? You’re only making it worse
Degenerative changes in the knee—commonly referred to as cartilage wear or osteoarthritis (OA)—are among the most frequent orthopedic issues, particularly in individuals over 50. Despite its prevalence, many patients struggle to understand…
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