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Artificial Intelligence Helps Predict Therapeutic Responses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing the boundaries in therapeutic medicine. AI is the general term that refers to machine intelligence. Specifically, a computer system’s ability to take information and…
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The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
On the morning of January 7, the first of Los Angeles’ vast wildfires broke out in a forested area near Topanga State Park on the northwest edge of the city. Conditions allowed the blaze to spread very quickly: 100 mph winds, very low humidity,…
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A resilient legacy of tradition and culture
The Jewish community of Malta, one of the oldest in Europe, boasts a rich and fascinating history dating back to the 16th century. During this period, Jews fleeing persecution in their homelands, particularly in Spain and Portugal, found refuge…
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Army chief elected Lebanon’s president
Lebanon’s parliament has elected the country’s army chief as president, ending a power vacuum that has lasted more than two years.
Joseph Aoun’s candidacy for the mainly ceremonial role – which is reserved for a Maronite Christian under a…
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What you need to know about eggs
Eggs are one of the most popular foods, but how much do we really know about choosing between different types, how much to eat, and how to select the freshest ones?
Tamar Shamir-Berenholtz, deputy director of the nutrition unit at Clalit Health…
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Gene study uncovers early migration from New Guinea
A study by researchers from the University of Adelaide and The Australian National University (ANU) has provided the first genomic evidence of early migration from New Guinea into Wallacea. This region, an archipelago that includes…
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Israeli actress Moran Atias had to evacuate her LA home due to raging fire
The massive wildfire that has been raging in Southern California since Tuesday night has been dubbed the most destructive fire ever in Los Angeles. So far, five people have been reported dead, hundreds injured, and 70,000 people have been forced…
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Traditional Negev Grape-Growing Techniques Can Protect Wine Industry from Climate Change
Researchers have identified and revived grape cultivars that are “believed to be…
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Study reveals surge in recreational Ketamine use among US adults
A recent study analyzing data from the US National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) has found that past-year recreational ketamine use among adults has increased dramatically since 2015.
Ketamine, originally developed as an anesthetic,…
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