Israel Joins NASA Artemis Program to Bring Astronauts to Moon

Medicine & Technology Jan 30, 2022

The Artemis Accords were signed by Israel to strengthen its current lunar engagements with NASA.

Fourth Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Only Gives Partial Defense Against Omicron, Israeli Study Suggests

Jan 18, 2022

The preliminary data from an Israeli study suggests that the fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is insufficient to prevent Omicron infection. Does this mean a fifth does is needed?

Flurona Raises New Concerns on Double Infection of Influenza Virus and Coronavirus: Here's What Science Knows So Far

Jan 05, 2022

Scientists are watching out for a possible twindemic they dubbed as "flurona" or the combined infection of influenza virus and coronavirus that was first detected in Israel last week.

First ‘Flurona’ Virus Case Detected in Israel: 2-in-1 Coronavirus and Flu Infection Occurs in Pregnant Woman; Country Initiates Booster Jab for Protection

Jan 01, 2022

A double infection called "flurona" was first detected in a woman this week at Rabin Medical Center in Petach Tikva, different news media said recently.

3D-Printed Steaks Now Being Served in Over 30 Restaurants Across Europe: Does It Pass the Taste Test?

Dec 06, 2021

Israeli startup company Redefine Meat has begun offering its 3D-printed steaks to high-end restaurants in Europe. They recently unveiled "the world's first" whole cuts that resemble beef and lamb cuts.

Israel and Austria Set to Conduct Simulated Mars Mission in the Mitzpe Ramon Crater Until End of October

Oct 11, 2021

A Mars mission sill be simulated by Israel and Austria on the Mitzpe Ramon crater until the end of October.

Israel’s SpaceIL Secures $70 Million for 2024 Launch to Moon

Jul 12, 2021

Beresheet 2 mission hopes to launch in 2024 and will see double landing of two small crafts that will detach from mothership, one of them aiming for far side

Mysterious Late Cretaceous Shark Teeth Discovered in Ancient City of David

Jul 05, 2021

City of David adds confusion to Israel's socioeconomic system in the iron age as a recent archaeological dig discovers shark teeth.

Mixture of Ancient Human Species in the Middle East Discovered by Anthropologists

Jun 25, 2021

A new Neanderthal-like lineage was discovered in Israel. The findings suggest possible interactions of the ancient human species, as well as sharing of the continental territory.

Here's How Israel's Iron Dome Works, According to Experts

May 17, 2021

Iron Dome, Israel's rocket-defense system, removes pressure for Gaza ground invasion by keeping Israeli casualties low.

Israel Investigates Link Between Heart Inflammation and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

Apr 26, 2021

Israel's Health Ministry recently said it is currently investigating a small number of occurrences of heart inflammation as a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine side effect although it has not drawn any conclusions yet.

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine's Single Dosage is Not as Effective Than Hoped

Jan 21, 2021

Israel, who vaccinated a larger share of its population than any other country, warned the first Pfizer vaccine dose seems "less effective" than expected.

Tel Aviv University Developed a Shoebox-Sized NanoSat Set For Launch

Nov 04, 2020

Tel Aviv University Nanosatellite Center has overseen all aspects of the development of the TAU-SAT1 nanosatellite, now undergoing pre-flight testing with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).

Coronavirus Patients Recommended to Take Extra Precautions with West Nile Fever

Aug 19, 2020

Israel's health authorities confirmed the first cases of mosquitos carrying the West Nile Fever which is typical for the next few months. With the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing, patients are to take extra precautions against mosquito bites.

Israeli Researchers Discover Genetic Secrets Within the 2,000 Year-old Dead Sea Scrolls

Jun 02, 2020

A Bible scholar and molecular biologist piece together Dead Sea Scroll fragments using DNA sequencing.