Research

Are you also participating in the steps trend? Look what it does to your body

A massive study by Clalit among approximately 600,000 users discovered that step competitions in applications lead to a significant decrease in the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.

The steps trend
Illustrative; Israeli students take part in a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in Jerusalem, December 18, 2024.

Less than one-fourth of Israeli teenagers trust country's leadership, study shows

A mushroom cloud rises above Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands in 1946 handout provided by US Library of Congress; illustrative.

"Extreme, transient conditions": Never-before-seen material found in remnants of nuclear detonation

A person holding a smartphone displaying an AI folder with icons for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Grok among a backdrop of greenery.

Anthropic says Claude mimicked extortion after absorbing tales of malevolent machines


The surprising connection between nutrition and gray hair revealed

It’s not just in your head: New studies reveal how mental stress and a diet low in vitamins harm hair pigment.

The surprising connection between nutrition and gray hair revealed

What does the frequency of your bowel movements say about your life expectancy?

A new study found that the ideal range for bowel movement frequency is once to twice a day; a persistent deviation from it was linked to an increased risk of hidden health problems.

A new study found that the ideal range for bowel movement frequency is once to twice a day

During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.

An elderly couple

Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study

A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.

Israelis take cover around a small, overcrowded bomb shelter in a public park as sirens sound during Iranian missile attacks on April 6, 2026 in Hod Hasharon, central Israel.

Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic

Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.

An outlook for life.

Finland announces 100-year study to uncover why Finns are so happy

The study will track about 200,000 children born between 2026 and 2029, along with their families, throughout their lives.

A Finnish flag flies over the City Hall in Helsinki, Finland, February 10, 2024.

Were your ancestors Nazis? New research tool allows people to find out

Soon after the publication of the search engine, users took to social media to share their discoveries of Nazi ancestors.

A mass rally of Berliners took place in the Sportpalast, where Nazi Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda and Gauleiter of Berlin, Dr. Joseph Goebbels, with ruthless frankness, described the danger facing Europe, 1943.

Attempts to soften negative messages backfire: This is how emojis undermine your professional image

Emojis showing negative emotions create a less professional perception, while positive ones may aid in specific cases

Group of people using and looking at mobile phone together.

Will the Israeli brain solve the energy crisis? New Israel–Japan tech collaboration

NetZero Ventures and NGLI are building a tech bridge to help Japanese corporations adopt Israeli energy and climate innovations, turning academic research into start-ups tailored to market needs.

From right to left – Shmuel Kedmi, CEO of NetZero Ventures, and Yoko Yamaguchi, Business Development Manager at NGLI.

Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute

Using an exact-sciences approach endorsed by a committee of 55 Nobel laureates, Am haZikaron can reveal the unique characteristics of one’s clan that have been preserved for centuries.

A SECTION of Jonathan Vidgop’s family tree on the walls of the Am haZikaron office in Tel Aviv.