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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...

"Help, I'm a Prisoner in a Brain Lab" explores the clash between traditional Jewish concepts and modern scientific determinism, as discussed by author Alan M...

Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam, known as the "Godfather of THC," discovered tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound in cannabis responsible for its psy...

After fleeing Auschwitz and living in South America under a false name, Nazi leader Dr. Josef Mengele's remains, known for torturous experiments on prisoners...

Ezra Glinter reviews Amy Shira Teitel's "Breaking the Chains of Gravity: The Story of Spaceflight Before NASA," which explores the historical interplay betwe...

The text discusses how British reports in the 1930s highlighting water scarcity in Palestine to limit Jewish immigration inadvertently drove Zionist efforts ...

Yuval Noah Harari, a Hebrew University professor, has gained worldwide fame for his book "Sapiens," which traces the history of humankind with a focus on cog...

Professor Warren Brodsky, a music psychologist from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and author of "Driving With Music: Cognitive-Behavioral Implications,"...

Seventy years ago, in July 1945, the first nuclear bomb test, codenamed Trinity, took place in New Mexico, marking the beginning of the nuclear age. Led by s...

The discussion on Jewish perspectives on nuclear weapons and deterrence highlights the historical ambivalence among Jews towards the atomic bomb, influenced ...

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' Covenant & Conversation: A Weekly Reading of the Jewish Bible Leviticus emphasizes the concept of holiness found in Vayikra, arguing th...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caused controversy by likening mandatory vaccines to a Holocaust, specifically referencing autism in children as a result. Kennedy late...

Dr. Jonathan Rubin discusses how the Crusaders, beyond initial hostility, learned theological, economic, and scientific lessons from interactions with local ...

Jerome Bourdon, a communications professor at Tel Aviv University, explains the significance of the peoplemeter's evolution from a commercial data tool to a ...

Research shows that giving to charity not only stems from awareness of needs, such as natural disasters, but also from personal well-being, invoking feelings...

Dr. Noah Efron, a prominent academic, delves into the question of why Jews hold a significant presence in the sciences, offering a fresh perspective. On a di...

Dr. David Schorr, a historian at Tel Aviv University, discusses the impact of water laws in British-ruled Palestine on the region's political and legal lands...