Israeli Highway Collapses and Reveals a Giant Sinkhole, A Dangerous Trend

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.19.2022 07:15 AM

The central city of Tel Aviv in Israel experienced a large sinkhole and quite a busy street, although somehow, no one was hurt. Read to know more.

Bats Not to Blame for COVID-19 Due to Lack of Evidence That the Virus Originated From Them, Researchers From Israel Say

09.05.2022 01:15 AM

Researchers from Israel found no clear evidence that the virus behind COVID-19 came from bats despite the consensual opinion formed during the pandemic. Read the article to learn more.

World's First Synthetic Embryo Grows Without Sperm, Egg Cell, and Uterus

08.03.2022 23:29 PM

Israeli scientists created a synthetic version of the embryo with an intestinal tract, the beginning of a brain, and a beating heart using mouse stem cells. Read the article to know more.

Sinkhole Sucks 32-Year-Old Man, It Took Hours to Recover His Dead Body From 42-Foot-Deep Pit

07.24.2022 00:28 AM

A man was found dead after being sucked into a 42-foot-deep sinkhole. What other states are prone to forming sinkholes that could be deadly? Read to find out.

Necropolis Dating Back to Ancient Rome Unearthed from Gaza Strip Construction Site

06.27.2022 10:00 AM

A security guard in one of the Gaza Strip's construction sites discovered a mysterious clue that links to the true heritage of the region. Learn more about the discovery and how it relates to the history of Israel and the Hamas.

Massive 30-Foot Sperm Whale Washed Ashore in Israel Beach Found Dead; The Second Case This Year

05.21.2022 03:27 AM

Authorities are investigating the cause of death of the sperm whale that washed ashore on Tel Aviv beach. Read the article to know how many whales are beached or stranded each year.

Wanda Fish Technologies Enters Collaboration with Tufts University

03.27.2022 13:01 PM

Israeli start-up to accelerate production of cell-cultivated fish with David Kaplan, PhD, a leading researcher in cellular agriculture.

COVID-19 Test Through Eye Examination? Innovative Approach May Help Determine If You’re Coronavirus Positive or Negative

02.05.2022 20:15 PM

Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer recently announced a hospital in Israel will begin to carry out an eye examination through the Tear Film Imager or TFI, to detect coronavirus infection.

Vitamin D Deficiency Could Increase Severity of COVID-19 Infection

02.04.2022 10:00 AM

A new study from Israel explains how vitamin D levels could drive the severity of COVID-19 infection.

Israel Joins NASA Artemis Program to Bring Astronauts to Moon

01.30.2022 21:26 PM

The Artemis Accords were signed by Israel to strengthen its current lunar engagements with NASA. Israel signed the Artemis Accords on Wednesday, joining the US-led effort to place humans on the Moon by 2025 and thereafter on Mars, according to the Israel Space Agency (ISA).

Fourth Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Only Gives Partial Defense Against Omicron, Israeli Study Suggests

01.18.2022 04:56 AM

The preliminary data from an Israeli study suggests that the fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is insufficient to prevent Omicron infection. Does this mean a fifth does is needed?

Flurona Raises New Concerns on Double Infection of Influenza Virus and Coronavirus: Here's What Science Knows So Far

01.05.2022 08:15 AM

Scientists are watching out for a possible twindemic they dubbed as "flurona" or the combined infection of influenza virus and coronavirus that was first detected in Israel last week.

First ‘Flurona’ Virus Case Detected in Israel: 2-in-1 Coronavirus and Flu Infection Occurs in Pregnant Woman; Country Initiates Booster Jab for Protection

01.01.2022 23:53 PM

A double infection called "flurona" was first detected in a woman this week at Rabin Medical Center in Petach Tikva, different news media said recently.

3D-Printed Steaks Now Being Served in Over 30 Restaurants Across Europe: Does It Pass the Taste Test?

12.06.2021 02:49 AM

Israeli startup company Redefine Meat has begun offering its 3D-printed steaks to high-end restaurants in Europe. They recently unveiled "the world's first" whole cuts that resemble beef and lamb cuts.

Israel and Austria Set to Conduct Simulated Mars Mission in the Mitzpe Ramon Crater Until End of October

10.11.2021 06:31 AM

A Mars mission sill be simulated by Israel and Austria on the Mitzpe Ramon crater until the end of October.

Israel’s SpaceIL Secures $70 Million for 2024 Launch to Moon

07.12.2021 04:40 AM

Beresheet 2 mission hopes to launch in 2024 and will see double landing of two small crafts that will detach from mothership, one of them aiming for far side

Shark Teeth Unearthed from Iron Age City of David, Fossil Dates from Late Cretaceous Period

07.05.2021 01:38 AM

City of David adds confusion to Israel's socioeconomic system in the iron age as a recent archaeological dig discovers shark teeth.

Neanderthal-Like Bones Unearthed in Israel Complicates Human Lineage

06.25.2021 03:10 AM

A new Neanderthal-like lineage was discovered in Israel. The findings suggest possible interactions of the ancient human species, as well as sharing of the continental territory.

Iron Dome of Israel: What Is It? How Does It Work [EXPLAINER]

05.17.2021 06:05 AM

Iron Dome, Israel's rocket-defense system, removes pressure for Gaza ground invasion by keeping Israeli casualties low.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effect: Israel Investigates Link to Heart Inflammation

04.26.2021 01:29 AM

Israel's Health Ministry recently said it is currently investigating a small number of occurrences of heart inflammation as a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine side effect although it has not drawn any conclusions yet.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine's Single Dosage is Not as Effective Than Hoped

01.21.2021 01:40 AM

Israel, who vaccinated a larger share of its population than any other country, warned the first Pfizer vaccine dose seems "less effective" than expected.