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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.

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)
 AI education illustrative

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find - study

(Illustrative) A doctor uses AI for a medical screening.

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

 Cats and dogs, illustrative

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions


Study reveals heart has ‘sweet taste’ receptors

Overstimulation of these receptors leads to arrhythmic behavior in heart cells.

 Study reveals heart has ‘sweet taste’ receptors. Illustration.

Recordings from South Sandwich Islands reveal the earth's core is changing

Research reveals structural changes in the inner core's surface, indicated by differences in seismic wave pairs.

 Earth cross section in space view. Illustration.

Chronic stress raises brain noise: Why Israelis might shout louder

Could chronic stress explain why some Israelis shout louder?

 AN ILLUSTRATION from Resnik’s paper.

Hollywood is producing more violent film content than ever before - study

Researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia have conducted a study to better understand the evolution of on-screen violence.

 Two men place a painted billboard of the "Avengers: Endgame" movie by Greek artist Virginia Axioti at the facade of the Athinaion cinema in Athens, Greece, April 23, 2019.

How dust movement is helping us understand magnetic fields and planet formation - study

Planets originate from protoplanetary disks, circulating disks of gas and dust that develop around young stars, a recent study revealed.

 ALMA observations of the protoplanetary disk around HD 142527. The white bars show the directions of the magnetic field revealed by the orientation of the dust grains. The strength of the magnetic field is 0.3 milligauss. For comparison, a typical refrigerator magnet has a magnetic field

The 'unsung heroes': Life-sustaining roles of pollinators and parasitoids

“By studying them, we’re not just learning about their world; we’re finding ways to make our own world more sustainable," Prof. Segoli said.

 PROF. SEGOLI’S TEAM during fieldwork.

AI model predicts celiac disease years before diagnosis, study finds

Israeli researchers develop machine learning system that could identify at-risk patients up to four years early, potentially transforming screening for the widespread autoimmune condition.

Will AI be capable of overpowering humanity?

Moove over, cows: Hebrew U researchers craft perfect bite of meat by designing plant-based steaks

The researchers at the Jerusalem institution do this by molding new metamaterials for the kitchen to reduce greenhouse gases and wasted water.

 METAFAT in the Hebrew University labs.

Literal copycats: Felines use facial mimicry to bond, study finds

New research using AI reveals cats mirror each other's facial expressions during friendly interactions, suggesting they're more social than previously thought.

Researchers used machine learning to analyze these unique features on cats’ faces in their study.

Study reveals surge in recreational Ketamine use among US adults

As medical ketamine becomes more widely available, researchers emphasize the need for continued surveillance of recreational ketamine use patterns.

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