Scientific study

Ancient DNA from a 5,500-year-old skeleton in Colombia reveals the oldest genome of "Treponema pallidum" yet, sharpening evidence that treponemal diseases predate European contact.

Published in the peer-reviewed The Astrophysical Journal, the research focuses on tidally locked planets, worlds that always show the same face to their star.

The Ben-Gurion team essentially embedded an on/off mechanism inside the plastic’s building blocks, eliminating the need for fragile or expensive catalyst systems.

Trust in scientists is high among secular people and very low among the ultra-Orthodox, who are culturally isolated and have minimal or no exposure to the general media.

Infants’ mental representations of attachment are thought to develop across the first year, but empirical attempts to assess this have been scarce.

“Our decisions about information are not only functional but often emotional,” the researchers wrote.

The Jewish People Policy Institute analyzed how 25 world leaders responded to the Bondi Beach mass shooting, scoring statements for clarity, specificity, and references to antisemitism.

Seniors learn best when they’re taught the same way that is best for children and younger adults – with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant.

A Hebrew University study suggests AI tools could help growers better manage water use by predicting healthy plant behavior and flagging early signs of stress.

Research on the Anchiornis specimen reveals hidden feather structures that contradict old theories on dinosaur flight. Scientists are now re-evaluating how and when animals first took to the skies.