Category: Culture
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Israeli intelligence and Chinese samples: This week in space
The Israeli observation satellite company, ImageSat International (ISI), has secured a contract valued at over $50 million to provide space-based intelligence analysis services for an international defense client. According to the company’s… Continue Reading
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Israeli startup tackles dry eyes without a single drop
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide, both adults and children, suffer from dry eye syndrome, but most are unaware of the surprising cause: they simply don’t blink enough. On average, a person blinks every few seconds, around 15 times per… Continue Reading
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Working from home triples risk of insomnia, studies show
As the lines between home and work blur, so too does the impact on our sleep. Recent studies indicate that those who work from home are three times more likely to experience insomnia compared to office workers. The lack of sleep not only affects… Continue Reading
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Einstein’s 1939 letter to Roosevelt warning of Nazi nuclear efforts sells for $3.9 mi
A famous letter Albert Einstein sent to U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 2, 1939, warning of Nazi Germany’s attempts to achieve a nuclear chain reaction and build “extremely powerful bombs,” sold this week for $3.9 million at… Continue Reading
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Ukrainian goalkeeper escapes draft by swimming to Hungary, joins Belarusian club
Ukrainian goalkeeper Denys Shelikhov, 35, found a creative way to avoid conscription into the war against Russia by swimming across the Tisza River, which marks part of the border between Ukraine and Hungary, before traveling to Belarus. He… Continue Reading
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‘Old Jewish Men,’ the popular social media account, has a new guide to ‘futzing around’ and more
If you’re looking for pro tips on the best strategies for ordering at a busy Jewish deli, the advantages of beings either a “hands-on” or “hands-off” zayde, or tips on schmoozing “like a pro,” then Noah… Continue Reading
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Classic chocolate cake, no mixer needed
What you need for the cake • 50 gr. dark chocolate broken into small pieces 1 View gallery Easy to make chocolate cake, no mixer needed (Photo: Sarit Gofen ) What you need for the cream • 150 gr. dark chocolate broken to small pieces To prepare
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The Bat Epidemic and Infant Mortality
What is the connection between bat populations and infant mortality? At first glance, there appears to be none. However, a study involving analysis of a large amount of government data,… Continue Reading
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Israeli study offers breakthrough in blast injury treatment
Blast injuries present a complex medical challenge, requiring advanced preparation and a rapid, professional response. However, until the outbreak of the war in Gaza, clinical data accumulated on such injuries hadn’t been formalized into… Continue Reading
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Simple tips on how to avoid soggy, stale school sandwiches
When making a school sandwich, it’s important to avoid certain pitfalls to ensure your child’s lunch is both delicious and enjoyable. Here are some common mistakes to steer clear of: 1) Preparing the night before Are you serious? A sandwich should… Continue Reading