Cosmic wonder: Reclaiming science’s place in Jewish life Just as modern telescopes reveal the hidden structure of nebulae and star clusters, understanding the physics behind twilight reveals God’s meticulous design of the everyday world. Rabbi Joel Padowitz and Rabbi Jonathan Sassen Feb. 12, 2025
Israeli female astronaut will go to space with NASA “Israel, despite being a small country, stands at the global forefront of the space field,” President Isaac Herzog said. Etgar Lefkovits Jan. 27, 2025
Israeli researchers claim progress in Parkinson’s study About 10 million people worldwide suffer from the brain disorder. JNS Staff Nov. 15, 2024
Israeli antibody treatment targets most aggressive breast cancer Triple-negative breast cancer accounts for 15% to 20% of cases. JNS Staff Nov. 4, 2024
Israeli researchers discover mechanism to eliminate tumors The “chance technological breakthrough” by the university’s Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences essentially reverses a mechanism in cancer patients that prevents the immune system from attacking tumors. JNS Staff Oct. 31, 2024
Study: Oriental hornets can drink unlimited amounts of alcohol “To the best of our knowledge, Oriental hornets are the only animal in nature adapted to consuming alcohol as a metabolic fuel," researcher says. Oct. 27, 2024
Israeli-American scientist, who won top US research prize, credits her Jewish identity for her resilience “Because I was raised with this culture, I was always thinking of tikkun olam and how I can make the world a better place,” Cigall Kadoch told JNS. Anna Rahmanan Oct. 8, 2024
Israeli scientists detect Parkinson’s markers years before symptoms A new study, focused on skin cells, finds signature protein buildup that may open the door for early diagnosis of hte disease. Sept. 25, 2024
Novel virus can shift from Israeli bats to humans "Veterinarians and volunteers working in bats shelter should meticulously follow the guidelines of working with bats," Israeli researchers said. Aug. 27, 2024