April 5, 2021

A briefing for German soldiers in 1933. From a vintage card attached to cigarette packs. The main entrance to the Auschwitz 1 extermination camp, Poland. Image: depositphotos.com

How do you prevent phenomena like the Holocaust from happening again?

Experiments show that we are very submissive when there is a social consensus and we will change our decisions according to this agreement, even if we know that the majority is wrong, that these tendencies are deeply ingrained in man. So is it even possible?
Dr. Deborah Tober. Photo: Danny Machlis, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Scientists have been able to identify the genes that influence a healthier aging process

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are leading innovative research on understanding the molecular processes in the aging process and have found genes that can predict healthy aging and help prevent diseases
The climate crisis. Image: depositphotos.com

Public involvement and political support are essential for success in any country's fight against the climate crisis

This is according to a study presented as part of an international expert workshop on behalf of the Israel Public Policy Institute (IPPI) and the Ministry of Environmental Protection. The discussion presented guiding principles for climate legislation in Israel, the key elements for effective legislation and what can be learned