Research

Jerusalem hospital performs first-ever alpha radiation treatment for recurring brain tumors

The technology, which emits highly bioefficient alpha particles that deliver concentrated radiation, was developed in collaboration with the Sharett Institute of Oncology and ALPHA Tau.

Doctors at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, August 2026.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, amid a ceasefire between the US and Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, April 24, 2026.

Pentagon demands audit of 30 universities, investigating Russian, Chinese, Iranian research ties

Illustration of a pancreatic tumor surrounded by immune cells

SIL204 treatment may help immune system attack KRAS-driven tumors, research finds - exclusive

 TOBACCO SMOKING and second- and third-hand smoking (exposure to other’s smoke or toxins on rugs, curtains, and furniture) accounts for over 70% of COPD cases in high-income countries, with symptoms including coughing, sometimes with phlegm, difficulty breathing, wheezing, and tiredness.

Does smoking outside protect your children from cigarette smoke? Israeli study says no


Taking medications for irritable bowel syndrome? This is the worrying finding from a huge study

A huge study found a link between some medications – especially antidepressants and anti-diarrheal drugs – and an increased risk of mortality, mainly with prolonged use.

Illustration: Irritable bowel syndrome

Study found possible link between weight loss medications and osteoporosis

A new study points to a link between the use of popular weight loss drugs and medical conditions such as osteoporosis and gout.

Weight loss medication

Why Competitor ad research matters before running paid ads

Competitor ad research helps brands understand what works in the market before spending on paid ads, from messaging and offers to landing page strategy.

“Competitor ad research shows what already works in the market, helping advertisers avoid wasted spend and build stronger, proven campaigns from the start.”

Consumer guilt costs companies billions in abandoned online shopping carts - study

“When the shopping cart is perceived as too indulgent, consumers find it difficult to justify the expense to themselves and sometimes simply choose not to buy,” said TAU researcher Prof. Liat Hadar.

A smartphone displays the Amazon logo in front of a screen showing the company's latest stock market chart on January 29, 2026.

What do studies say about the grain everyone eats because it is “healthy”?

Studies show that grains like quinoa, spelt and millet support blood sugar balance, satiety and heart health, but experts emphasize that the key difference is between whole and processed grains.

In recent years, it seems that ancient grains are everywhere. Quinoa, spelt, millet, barley and even African fonio have become stars of healthy kitchens, chef restaurants and menus of those trying to eat better

Artificial night light disrupts body clocks, may increase mortality, researchers say - study

Tel Aviv University research finds artificial night lighting may disrupt biological rhythms and raise mortality

(From L-R): Prof. Noga Kronfeld-Schor, Hagar Vardi-Naim, and Prof. Yariv Wine.

Study: A tiny elite sets Polymarket’s prices while most users lose money

Behavioral dynamics appear to reinforce the edge of contrarian, information-driven strategies.

The logo of prediction market trading platform Polymarket is seen on a digital screen (illustrative)

Study finds domestic dogs have markedly smaller brains than wolves

Researchers say domestication drove the change and ask if pets lost intelligence.

A person carries a dachshund, as dogs and humans take part in the annual Paris Sausage Walk, also known as the march of the dachshunds, in Paris, France, November 17, 2024.

Microbes coordinate activity to reduce competition, Israeli researchers discover

The findings, discovered by a team led by Dr. Sarah Moraïs, indicate that microbes respond not only to environmental conditions, but also to the presence and identity of neighboring microbes.

 Fluorescence microscopy images of Bacillus subtilis spores harboring GFP or Scarlet fusion to a DNA packaging protein (SspA)

Scorpions load their stings and claws with iron and zinc, boosting killing power

Scientists studied 18 species and found iron and zinc concentrated at the puncturing tips and grasping edges to improve prey capture.

African fattail scorpion.