biology

Lucy’s Achilles Heel: Why our ancient ancestor couldn't keep up

Running required Lucy 2.9 times more energy than it does a modern human, indicating low endurance.

Your finger length could reveal your drinking habits, scientists find

Prenatal testosterone exposure, reflected in the 2D:4D digit ratio, may influence alcohol consumption patterns.

Leading scientist claims octopuses could evolve into the next civilization-builders

Octopuses are among the most intelligent, adaptable, and ingenious creatures on Earth, says researcher.

Which dog breeds are smartest? Study uncovers unexpected insights

The study suggests that excessive breeding of dog breeds by humans has led to changes in the natural structure of dogs' brains.

Scientists discover new biological entities called 'Obelisks' in humans, potentially linked to the

Obelisks are simpler than viruses, consisting of a stretched circular molecule with about a thousand letters of RNA.

Daylight Saving Time makes us jet-lagged every day, says York Professor

Professor Patricia Lakin-Thomas from York University says the time is long overdue to make the pause from Daylight Saving Time permanent.

Waste not want not: Biofuels can be developed from organic household waste

This new biofuel would have several advantages, namely that the emissions produced from these biofuels contain significantly fewer harmful chemicals.

Knowing the Land of Israel part 3: Discovering little wonders in Ashkelon National Park

Lycaenid caterpillars have called this place home since before the first Canaanites set up camp on the Ashkelon beach so many millennia ago.

By NOAH MICHAELI
15/07/2024

Hebrew U. discovery offers new, predictive tool for cancer that uses nano informatics and AI

Hebrew University discovery to ‘revolutionize’ cancer treatment with a new, predictive-tool ‘breakthrough’ in predicting cancer using nano informatics and AI.

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