Massive Study Over 27 Years Shows Social Ties and Rank Are Inherited Among Spotted Hyenas
Massive study of data collected over 27 years sheds light on social networks, rank, and survival of this African species. Social networks among animals are…
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Accurate Evaluation of CRISPR Genome Editing: Tool Quantifies Potential Genetic Errors
Researchers from IDC Herzliya and Bar-Ilan University develop a novel software tool to quantify potential CRISPR-induced errors. CRISPR technology allows researchers to edit genomes by…
Low-Dose Aspirin Use for Heart Disease May Reduce Likelihood of COVID-19 Infection
Aspirin is an established, safe, and low-cost medication in long-standing common use in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and in the past a pain…
Just a Single Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Provokes Strong Immune Response in Those Previously Infected
Strong response detected regardless of duration between infection and vaccination; multi-ethnic groups exhibit similar response. Although clinical trial data are encouraging, real-world evidence with regard…
Grape Seeds Reveal Collapse of Ancient Economy in the Grip of Plague and Climate Change
While we all try to understand the new reality imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, many look to the past for historical precedents such as the…
New Study Reveals Dramatic Changes in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
Marine biologist Prof. Maoz Fine: ‘Following in the footsteps of the pioneers of coral reef biology and ecology was an inspirational experience.’ Coral reefs around…
New Type of Signal Processing Created by Combining Sound and Light Waves in Silicon Chips
The slower the better when it comes to light and sound in silicon chips. Integrated circuits in silicon enable our digital era. The capabilities of…
New Type of Artificial Intelligence Inspired by Brain
Though the brain is a very slow machine, its capabilities exceed typical state-of-the-art, ultrafast artificial intelligence algorithms. Hence, a revolution in deep learning must emerge,…
Researchers Uncover New Evidence of the Kingdom of David and Solomon
Over the last 25 years many scholars have questioned the existence of the kingdom of David and Solomon, which was supposed to have existed in…