Number of Science Teachers in Israel Rises 42% Since 2011
Israel's science teaching staff has seen a significant 42% increase since 2011, reaching 15,949 teachers in the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Israeli Study Points to New Approach for Preventing Chronic Intestinal Inflammation
Israeli scientists have identified a mechanism that may explain how gut inflammation becomes chronic IBD, opening new treatment avenues for Crohn's and colitis.
Hebrew U Researchers Pursue Heat- and Drought-Resistant Tomatoes
Hebrew University researchers discovered that the timing of tomato plant stomata opening and closing is key to drought resistance, not just pore count.
Israel Cancer Research Fund Announces $5.35M in New Research Grants
The Israel Cancer Research Fund is granting $5.35 million to 38 cancer research projects in Israel for the 2026-27 year.
Israeli Discovery May Offer New Clues to Stress, Metabolic Disorders
Israeli scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot discovered the Otp gene regulates stress and metabolism in adults, offering new insights.
Israeli Development Could Help Orchards Adapt to Climate Change, Boost Fruit Yields
An Israeli agricultural breakthrough uses cypress tree shade to increase fruit tree cold accumulation by 24%, boosting yields and quality.
Israeli Biotech Moves Closer to World’s First Engineered Spinal Cord Implant
An Israeli biotech company has begun preparations for what could become the world’s first implantation of an engineered spinal cord in a ...
Hidden Inner Ear Cells May Hold Key to Restoring Hearing
Tel Aviv University researchers identified inner ear cells with regenerative potential for sensory hair cells, a discovery by Prof. Sprinzak aiding hearing loss.
Engineered Plants Could Transform Production of Psychedelic Compounds, Israeli Study Finds
Israeli researchers at Weizmann and Volcani Institutes engineered plants to produce psychoactive compounds, offering a new method for drug production in.
Tumors Found to Rewire Immune Cells, May Lead to New Cancer Treatments
Israeli scientists at Tel Aviv University, led by Dr. Merav Cohen, found tumors reprogram macrophages to support their growth, potentially leading to new cancer.