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0 Science Leadership

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 17 Dec

In this continuation of "Software Savvy," business leaders Chaim and Baruch discuss the challenges they face in managing requests for office services and technical support.

0 Science Ethics

Were the Nazis inherently evil?

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Dec

Dr. Guy Leschziner's latest book, "Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human," explores the complex interplay between neurology and morality, questioning whether vices like gluttony and ambition are merely biological predispositions or reflections of free will.

0 Politics Science

Taiwan faces five million cyber attacks from China per day

Israel: State of a Nation · 10 Dec

Taiwan is under significant cyber threat, experiencing five million cyber-attacks daily from China, according to Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Representative in Tel Aviv.

0 Science Leadership

Trump picks Jewish space adventurer Jared Isaacman to head NASA

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 4 Dec

Jared Isaacman, a Jewish entrepreneur and founder of Shift4, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead NASA, underscoring a shift in the agency's leadership towards private sector innovation in space exploration.

0 Science Education

So You Want to Be a… Chemist

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Dec

Cindy Scarr's article provides a comprehensive overview for aspiring chemists, detailing essential personality traits, career expectations, required training, and potential work environments.

0 Communities Science

Are you suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Support is out there

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Nov

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and colitis, presents significant challenges, especially within the Ashkenazi Jewish community where it is more prevalent.

0 Politics Science

Crisis: The Climate and National Security

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Nov

Galit Cohen discusses the strategic implications of the climate crisis on national security, emphasizing the challenges in supply chain disruptions and the need for collaborative efforts with neighboring countries.

0 Science Israel

Hadassah’s 2024 Medical Achievements

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 15 Nov

Hadassah Medical Organization has achieved notable advancements in various medical fields amidst the challenges posed by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

0 Israel Science

Hadassah Transforms Health Care During Wartime

Wendy Elliman in Hadassah · 15 Nov

The Hadassah Medical Organization is at the forefront of healthcare innovation during wartime in Israel.

0 Science Food

21st Century Oil Miracle Thanks to Israeli Innovation

Jordana Benami in Hadassah · 13 Nov

Israeli food-tech company Beyond Oil has developed an innovative powder to address health risks associated with reused frying oils, especially in fast-food chains.

0 Science Politics

The Roots of Public Mistrust: Science, Policy & Academic Integrity

Sapir · 1 Nov

Public trust in the scientific community, historically stable, is declining due to institutional distrust, political divides, and pandemic management.

0 Science Jewish Law

Ten Questions On Evolution And Judaism

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 23 Oct

Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of evolution and Judaism, challenging the common belief that evolutionary theory is antithetical to Jewish theology.

0 Science Communities

‘Knowledge is power’: NHS offers free BRCA testing for Jews over 18

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Oct

England's NHS has launched a successful BRCA testing program for individuals over 18 with Jewish ancestry, addressing the higher prevalence of BRCA gene faults among Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews that increase cancer risks.

0 Jewish Law Science

Torah, Science, and Kefira

Emes Ve-Emunah · 9 Oct

On the 20th anniversary of the ban on his works, Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on what was a pivotal moment in the Jewish Orthodox community's relationship with science.

0 Jewish Law Science

Why Science Matters - Rabbi Feder and Rabbi Zimmer (Interviewed by Sina Kahen)

The Habura · 30 Sep

Rabbi Eli Feder and Rabbi Aharon Zimmer discuss the intersection of Torah and science, emphasizing how modern scientific concepts like fine-tuning can enhance understanding of God's creation and unity.

0 Culture Science

Yossi Walter // Walkthroughs of Architectural

Ami Magazine in Ami · 29 Sep

Yossi Walter, known for his ventures in permit expediting and architectural design, has innovated the construction industry with his company LifeSize Plans.

0 Science Holocaust

Jewish Life Stories: George Berci, 103, the Holocaust survivor who revolutionized surgery

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 25 Sep

Dr. George Berci, a Holocaust survivor from Hungary, passed away at 103, leaving a transformative legacy in the medical field through his pioneering work in developing laparoscopic surgery.

0 Science Education

Lyme Disease

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 24 Sep

Lyme disease, as explained by Dr. Jennie Berkovich, is a tick-borne bacterial infection primarily found in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central United States.

0 Science Ethics

23andMe agrees to $30M settlement over data breach that targeted Jewish and Chinese users

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 17 Sep

23andMe, a leading genetic testing company, has agreed to a $30 million settlement following a significant data breach that targeted customers of Ashkenazi Jewish and Chinese ancestry.

0 Science Culture

Don’t know much about biology...

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Sep

This article tackles three distinct topics.

0 Science Culture

Remedy or Ruse?

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 2 Sep

The article "Remedy or Ruse?" from Mishpacha Magazine delves into the efficacy of popular remedies like collagen and magnesium.

0 History Science

Farm hall review: ‘an absorbing thriller’

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Aug

"Farm Hall" is a thrilling play set in a Cambridgeshire mansion where six German scientists, including prominent Jewish figures like Albert Einstein, lament not being able to work with their German colleagues to beat the Americans to the atomic bomb.

0 Art Science

Carcass -

Beatriz Chachamovits in Jewish Currents · 14 Aug

"Carcass" is a ceramic installation that focuses on ocean degradation, particularly coral bleaching and plastic pollution, by featuring sculptures of endangered coral species placed on a bed of sand surrounded by ceramic representations of human-made items found in oceans.

0 Politics Science

Progeria and Politics // Maybe money shouldn’t fuel elections

Avi Shafran in Ami · 14 Aug

The article discusses the contrast between the dire reality of rare genetic diseases like Progeria and the exorbitant amounts of money involved in political campaigns, particularly in the context of fundraising for elections in the United States.

0 Science

‘I’m gonna live for ever!’ The day I learned the secrets of ‘extreme ageing’

Jewish Chronicle · 8 Aug

Experts gathered at an Oxford conference on smart aging to discuss extreme longevity, with one-third of global respondents expressing a desire to live forever.

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