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Living near green spaces can reduce long-term stress during pregnancy, Israeli-led study finds
Bar-Ilan University researchers found greener neighborhoods were linked to lower stress hormone levels in pregnant women, highlighting the health benefits of residential green spaces.
AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find - study
Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet
Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions
Gaza war drives young Israelis toward deeper faith and spirituality, study finds
According to the study, roughly one in four university students became more religious, while one in three described themselves as more spiritual.
Media depictions of aging reinforce view of older adults as dependent - study
New research suggests that, through images, popular media too often characterizes older adults as “dependent rather than productive members of society," arguing that these images construct reality.
Israeli study: Movement of wild animals can help us predict next pandemic
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that tracking animal movement and behavior in near real-time could detect dangerous pathogens.
Why do police mistake phones for guns? Racial bias in the brain, study finds
This new study suggests that there is a different neurological response in people of all races when they see the same tool associated with the face of a black or white person.
Gen Z's cleaning habits may reflect growing up in a world shaped by COVID-19 - study
Since CDC reports suggested infection could spread through contaminated surfaces or objects, disinfecting items became a widespread practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sugary drinks alter gut DNA, but Technion study finds effects can be reversed - study
They explained that bacteria in the gastrointestinal system are vital members of the microbial community within our body, which is known to scientists as the microbiome.
People worldwide speak with same natural cadence, Hebrew U. study finds
A Hebrew University study reveals that all languages, from English to rare tongues, share the same natural speech rhythm every 1.6 seconds.
Does a common heart attack pill help everyone? Studies disagree
Two sharply contradictory reports were presented on Saturday at a large cardiology meeting in Madrid.
Tangerine-colored nurse shark with 'ghost' eyes pulled from Costa Rica waters
The 198-centimeter adult displayed intense yellow-orange pigmentation and white eyes consistent with albino-xanthochromism, and was reeled in during a sport fishing trip by Tortuguero National Park.
California Jews suffer heightened anxiety, depression following Oct. 7 massacre - study
In a society permeated by antisemitism, a UC Davis study found that Californian Jews are struggling with rising symptoms of mental distress.
