Biology
Premature birth may cause lifelong kidney damage, Israeli researchers find
A joint Australian-Israeli study identifies how premature birth disrupts kidney development, potentially leaving babies with a lifelong shortage of vital filtration units.
Scientists use AI to create viruses not found in nature, simultaneously raising alarms, enthusiasm
Trump administration works to strengthen defenses against potential AI bioattacks - report
Searching for hope in an age of extinction
How old are you really? New AI tool reveals your body’s true age - Study
Although chronological age is the most commonly used measure, it doesn’t capture the individual complexities of aging.
Study: Petting your cat sends an oxytocin wave through both of you
A cat's low-frequency purr can lower human heart rate and blood pressure, studies find.
'Where Did We Come From?': Challenging the classic Darwinian approach - review
'Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life' by Prof. Eugene Rosenberg and Ilana Zilber-Rosenberg begins with a detailed look at religious narratives of the origin of life.
Bacterial swirls inspire new ideas for swarm robotics, active matter, Israeli scientists say
“Each species has its own rhythm, its own average speed and turning frequency,” said Stevens. “And the greater the difference in these movement traits, the clearer the spatial separation became.”
Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals
The Education Ministry and the Maimonides Fund's Future Scientists Center proudly announced the final tally as the last three teams of the season returned.
The journey to the lost city: The discovery that may change human history
At a depth of 700 meters beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, scientists have discovered a mysterious world of enormous mineral towers containing creatures that live without oxygen or sunlight.
Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene mutation fathers 67 children; 10 develop cancer
Experts call for international limits on the number of children per sperm donor and better tracking systems.
Experts warn: Replace your kitchen sponge weekly to avoid hidden germs
Researchers found 362 bacterial species in sponges, including potential pathogens.
South Korean researchers unveil AI that predicts your heart's biological age
Study finds that when biological heart age exceeds chronological age by seven years, risk of death and major cardiovascular events increases sharply.
Suspected fertility mix-up leads father to learn he isn't daughter's biological parent
The family of the girl who may be his biological daughter has denied interest in contact.
