science

Cats can learn words approximately four times quicker than human toddlers

Cat’s fast language acquisition process differs from how dogs learn words, often requiring training and rewards. However, cats form associations through subtle behaviors, such as gaze.

11/11/2024
The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot.

The ‘special forces’ of medical studies in Israel

The Allied Group, one of Israel’s leading business entities, makes a major donation to open a new type of medical school in Israel.

By LIOR NOVIK
10/11/2024
 Prof. Itzhak Swary of Allied (left) and Weizmann Institute President Prof. Alon Chen.

A jubilee of Zionism and excellence: Honoring Allied Group's legacy at the Weizmann Institute

The Weizmann Institute honors the Allied Group and Gutwirth Fund trustees, marking a milestone in Israeli medical research and a legacy of Zionism and philanthropy.

A glimpse into the past: Researchers analyze Pompeii DNA

“The scientific data we provide do not always align with common assumptions,” said study co-author and professor David Reich.

 Tel Aviv University

TAU scientists take on battle vs immunotherapy-resistant tumors

Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) can add to that list their important discovery of a cancer mechanism that has been shown to prevent the immune system from attacking tumors.

Ancient net fishing scenes discovered on 15,800-year-old stones in Germany

A plaquette previously showing a fish was found to include net-like lines. Seven others showed similar net-and-fish scenes.

China advances in developing “Death Star”-like microwave weapon able to destroy satellites

Chinese scientists have advanced in developing a high-power microwave weapon system that uses multiple transmitting vehicles to synchronize electromagnetic waves into a single, focused beam.

“Son of Concorde”: Super-speed jet sets new record, gunning for 3.5 hours NY-London flights

"XB-1 is reaching higher speeds and altitudes, gradually expanding its flight envelope to prepare the aircraft and team for breaking the sound barrier at Mach 1," Boom Technology stated in an update.

Scientists present strongest evidence yet for ninth solar system planet

In 2016, scientists Michael Brown and Konstantin Batygin suggested that an unseen Planet Nine could explain the unusual orbits of some Kuiper Belt objects, sparking interest in its possible existence

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