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Israel's successful vaccination program against COVID-19 is being closely watched as a potential model for other countries. The country's rapid rollout of va...

The discussion in the podcast "When IS Post Corona, anyway? Part 2 - Turning the Corner" focuses on the varying vaccination rates in different countries, wit...

Israel is leading in COVID-19 vaccinations, with 20% of its population vaccinated, including two-thirds of those over 60 and most medical staff receiving the...

Prof. Karnit Flug from the Israel Democracy Institute and former Bank of Israel Chancellor discusses the impact of COVID on the Israeli economy, considering ...

James B. Meigs discusses the new space age we are living in, focusing on Elon Musk's SpaceX and their recent rocket launch that was a mix of success and fail...

In this discussion by Miriam Herschlag, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron, three main topics are covered: the purchasing of vaccines by PM Netanyahu from Pfizer ...

In a podcast discussion, the proposal for a home "contagiousness" test by Harvard's Michael Mina is explored through an article in Time. The test aims to emp...

In her article, Stacey Dorenfeld discusses California's Proposition 14 as a significant stride in stem cell research, likening its importance to Judaism's co...

Prof. Amir Teicher from Tel Aviv University delves into his book "Social Mendelism: Genetics and the Politics of Race in Germany, 1900-1948," examining how a...

In "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World," authors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin D. West discuss the importance of recognizing and comba...

The text discusses the documentary "Planet of the Humans" which questions the efficacy of green technology like solar panels and wind turbines, suggesting th...

In a tweet, Gerald Kutney, a scientist and climate advocate, highlights the urgent need to address the pressing issue of climate change, emphasizing the phys...

Abraham Caslari, a Jewish physician in Besal during the Black Death in 1348, wrote the Tractate on Pestilential Fevers, providing a medical perspective on th...

Sohrab Ahmari, a former editor at COMMENTARY and the New York Post, discusses his article "They Blinded Us with Science" in a podcast, exploring the limits o...

Rocketmen, curated by Adolfo Roitman, Hagit Maoz, and Michael Maggen at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, focuses on Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon, who ...

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake centered near Haifa, between Haifa and Hadera, was felt throughout Israel, with no reported injuries or damage. The quake, located...

Beth, a genetic counselor, discovered she and her husband carry a recessive mutation for familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) after taking a genetic test befor...

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, known as the "godfather of cannabis medicine," is a leading Israeli researcher in the field of cannabinoids. Mechoulam, who discovered...

Jewish Action explores the topic of dating with a mental disorder, particularly within the Orthodox Jewish community, where mental health concerns can signif...

Prof. Oren Harman, a historian of science at Bar-Ilan University, explores themes from his book "Evolutions: Fifteen Myths that Explain Our World" and his le...

Prof. Oren Harman, a historian of science, and Chair of the Graduate Program in Science, Technology and Society at Bar-Ilan University, explores his book Evo...

The discussion revolves around the permissibility of wearing a smartwatch on Shabbat, specifically focusing on the use of electricity and altering currents. ...

Dr. Hagai Boas of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute delves into the topic of bioethics and biopolitics in Israel in a co-edited volume. This work explores soc...

In the excerpted letters, two main discussions are encapsulated. Firstly, Dr. Howard Smith reflects on Isaac Newton's approach to reconciling science and rel...

As the Jewish New Year approaches, honey takes center stage not just on the holiday table but also in beauty products. Honey and royal jelly are rich in anti...

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, a woman battling a rare form of cystic fibrosis, the Ashkenazi mutation, founded Emilys Entourage, a nonprofit aimed at funding resea...

The Jewish calendar, established with scientific knowledge, employs the Metonic cycle to synchronize lunar and solar years, ensuring Passover aligns with spr...

Several earthquakes, with one measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, shook the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel, causing some people in nearby areas like Tiber...

Professor Eva Jablonka from Tel Aviv University explores the evolution of conscience and the development of the soul in her upcoming book "The Evolution of t...

Jeremy England, an accomplished research scientist and an observant Jew, explores the origins of life through his work on the emergence of life-like behavior...

During the age of the scientific revolution, figures like Sir Isaac Newton held beliefs that God's revelations were found in both Scripture and Nature, worki...

The Contraption exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum features Bernie Lubell, an artist whose kinetic art installation, Theory of Entanglement, blurs the...

Rabbi Katz is confronted with the new technology of a hametz zapper, which promises to simplify Pesach cleaning by using quantum mechanics to destroy all tra...

Dr. Jonathan Rubin, a historian at Tel Aviv University, discusses the interactions between Crusaders and local societies in the Medieval Levant, particularly...

Prof. Ute Deichmann from Ben Gurion University discusses the early Israeli-German scientific exchanges and their role in paving the way for diplomatic relati...

Turkish scientist Yavuz Örnek, a professor of Marine Sciences, suggested on a Turkish state-run channel that Noah, from the biblical story of the Great Flood...

Steven Weitzman explores the complexities of Solomon's legacy and the quest for Jewish origins in his book "The Origin of the Jews: The Quest for Roots in a ...

The article discusses the historical significance and evolution of lighting practices during Hanukkah and Christmas. It highlights how artificial lighting wa...

Hedy Lamarr, known for her Hollywood acting career, was also a brilliant inventor whose work in creating a secure radio signal during World War II, with comp...

Dr. Rachel Pear, a teaching assistant at Bar-Ilan University and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Haifa, discusses the diverse viewpoints within Je...

Gan Shmuel, an established Israeli kibbutz, will transform into a global hub for medical marijuana production and distribution through a partnership with Can...

Society Jane, based in San Francisco, offers a different approach to cannabis consumption for women, focusing on organic and sustainably produced products wi...

The author, Jenny Singer, urges Jewish parents to protect their families from the potential harm of viewing solar eclipses despite the current popular trend....

Rabbi Rephoel Szmerla's book, "Alternative Medicine in Halachah," explores the halakhic case for alternative medical treatments, reflecting a trend within so...

The text discusses the intersection of medicine and philosophy through the perspectives of Jewish philosophers Maimonides and Spinoza. Both thinkers emphasiz...

Reproductive medicine has seen remarkable technological advancements since the introduction of IVF in 1978, leading to the development of pre-implantation ge...

Ashkenazi Jews may have an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease due to genetic mutations such as LRRK2 and GBA. Individuals like Sergey Brin and ...

Nir Stav, Director of the Israel Meteorological Service, addresses the challenges of climate change in the Middle East and how various countries are navigati...

The Jewish community has made progress in responding to Tay-Sachs through genetic testing, but standardization of carrier screening remains inconsistent. Rab...

Professor Itai Sened from Tel Aviv University argues for Israel to take a leading role in renewable energy, citing bureaucratic hurdles. His work with the Ei...