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Could staying single be the secret to happiness?

Rob Klein — Thu, 28 May 2026 23:33:30 +0000

A new study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Nicosia has found that people are emotionally better off being single than staying in an unhappy or mediocre relationship. The research was led by Professor Elyakim Kislev from Hebrew University’s Federmann School of Public Policy and Governance and Dr Menelaos Apostolou from […]

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Israeli study points to potential breakthrough in spinal cord injury care

Pesach Benson — Mon, 18 May 2026 06:13:47 +0000

Spinal cord injuries often worsen in the hours after the initial trauma, as a chain reaction of chemical damage spreads through the nervous system. Scientists at Tel Aviv University say they may have found a way to interrupt that process early, potentially improving recovery and changing how such injuries are treated in the future. Globally, […]

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Israel to expand mobile phone ban to middle schools nationwide

Pesach Benson — Mon, 18 May 2026 01:11:02 +0000

By Pesach Benson Israel’s Ministry of Education announced on Sunday that it will extend its ban on mobile phone use to middle schools nationwide in the upcoming academic year. The policy expands a restriction that has been in place in elementary schools since February. The measure is intended to remove mobile phones from daily school […]

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Most Israeli Arabs support non-military civic service and coalition participation, poll shows

J-Wire News Service — Fri, 15 May 2026 06:40:37 +0000

Three out of four Arab citizens of Israel support voluntary non-military civic service for Arab high school graduates. A similarly large majority believe Arab political parties should join the next governing coalition, according to a new survey released this week by Tel Aviv University. The findings, presented by the Moshe Dayan Centre in collaboration with […]

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Israeli study suggests oral health begins in the womb

Pesach Benson — Sun, 03 May 2026 00:01:39 +0000

New Israeli research suggests mothers may shape their children’s oral health long before the first tooth appears, potentially offering new ways to prevent gum disease by influencing early immune development. Scientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that maternal antibodies do more than protect newborns in early life; they help program long-term immune responses […]

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Israel leads world in AI use, study finds

J-Wire News Service — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:51:09 +0000

Israel has been ranked the world’s most intensive user of artificial intelligence per capita, with new data showing widespread daily adoption across its technology workforce. A study by 5W Public Relations and Louder, based on data from Anthropic’s Economic Index, found Israel tops the global AI Usage Index with a score of 4.9 times its […]

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Seniors are gaming their way to sharper minds, Israeli scientist says

TPS-IL — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:24:33 +0000

The image of a gamer is often associated with young people immersed in virtual worlds for hours at a time. But a new Israeli study suggests a different and more complex reality: for many older adults, digital gaming is not a casual pastime but a meaningful, ongoing activity that shapes identity, cognition, and daily life. […]

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Parental burnout drives children’s wartime distress, study finds

TPS-IL — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:16:14 +0000

As Israel mobilised 100,000 reservists amid war with Iran and Lebanon, new research suggests the most vulnerable front may be inside the home. A Hebrew University of Jerusalem study released on Monday found that children’s behavioural difficulties during wartime are closely linked to parental burnout experienced by the remaining caregiver. “We discovered that what matters […]

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Ben-Gurion University and Boeing launch $10M aviation cybersecurity research centre

J-Wire Newsdesk — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:57:36 +0000

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Boeing have established a five-year, $10 million research centre focused on cybersecurity for next-generation aviation and aerospace systems. The Boeing–BGU Cybersecurity Research Centre of Excellence will develop security architectures, secure communication systems, and resilient autonomous platforms for future aviation technologies as aircraft become increasingly autonomous, digital, and connected. The […]

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Fake hero and AI lies: misinformation rife after Bondi

AAP — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:08:50 +0000

As the country grapples with the aftermath of the deadly Bondi terrorist attack, online misinformation is exploiting the suffering of a community. Within hours of the Bondi Beach atrocity, misinformation flooded social media, with claims of a fake hero and a paid actor, and countless clips pushing false narratives. The shooting by father and son […]

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