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Academic boycott of Hungary. Is Israel also on the way? Illustration: Avi Blizovsky via DALEE

Hungarian researchers warn of long-term impact of disconnection from EU research programs under Orbán

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After more than three years in which dozens of research and higher education institutions in Hungary have been blocked from access to Horizon Europe and Erasmus+, researchers report loss of collaborations, damage to reputation, and particular difficulty for young researchers, and they warn
In recent decades, there has been a growing understanding that small parts of a city – specific street segments – may have a greater impact on crime. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Crime Hotspots: Does the Street We Live On Change Hormones Related to Aggression and Anxiety?

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A planned Israeli study will map street sections in Tel Aviv and examine whether living in areas with high crime is linked to testosterone and cortisol levels and measures of mental well-being.
The atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. Photo: from Wikipedia

Leaders, Intelligence – and Attacking Nuclear Facilities

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Decision making according to game theory. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The choice of the minority

Choices of individuals can faithfully represent the opinion of the majority - if delegation is used correctly: passing the vote to another person
Ethics of artificial intelligence. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The danger map of artificial intelligence

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There is no doubt that the new technological breakthroughs will change the face of scientific research. A new article points out three failures to watch out for
Advanced robot GPT-4 talks to a human about technology and information, debunking conspiracy theories using evidence-based science. The image was produced using DALEE artificial intelligence software

Conversations with artificial intelligence can successfully reduce belief in conspiracy theories

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A new MIT study published in SCIENCE shows that artificial intelligence can change the minds of conspiracy theorists by presenting personalized evidence, and this effect lasts a long time
Throwing food in the trash. Illustration: depositphotos.com

thrown in the trash

On the religious and cultural factors that lead to food waste in households
An LGBT couple with children. Illustration: depositphotos.com

LGBT people are less likely to have children because of the stigma

Research has confirmed that lesbians, gays and bisexuals are less likely to have children than heterosexuals, mainly due to their expectation of social stigma regarding their parenting
The impact of artificial intelligence on the social sciences. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Artificial intelligence also analyzes the violation of social norms

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Prof. Yair Neuman from Ben Gurion University responded to DARPA's challenge and succeeded in developing an artificial intelligence that would recognize social norms and the Fartan. The research findings were published in the prestigious journal Scientific Reports
Read bad news. Illustration: depositphotos.com

I'm angry, I feel good - about the benefits of consuming content that provokes anger

On the face of it, it seems that the possibility that we intentionally seek content that harms us, is contrary to the research-based hedonistic principle, according to which man strives to avoid pain and maximize pleasure, and therefore would prefer to avoid consuming content that stimulates

On the road to happiness: what is the connection between our geographical location and our emotional state?

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How not to fall into the trap of fake news

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Why social networks have become a perfect breeding ground for scams and misinformation

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How do you draw Napoleon? With a Napoleon hat! How did these images become fixed in our heads? Painting: "Napoleon Crossing the Alps", by Jacques-Louis David.

Michelangelo made horns for him

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Illustration of Mowgli from "The Jungle Book", 1924. Illustration: Maurice de Becque.

children of the wild

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rolling with laughter

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She works at the Keda Kida Sea Center before the whale. Source: gwaar.

Did humans copy the bowing position from animals?

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Even when opinions differ, it is possible to behave with mutual respect. Image: pixabay.

What to do when the facts are not convincing?

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Illustration: pixabay.

And in a dream I saw

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Research: The Israeli labor market is moving from a traditional economy to a modern information technology and service economy

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Human evolution gives an advantage to pessimism. Photo: pixabay.

Why sadness defeats joy

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From the paper to the screen: what skills will our children need to acquire to face the future?

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Prof. Eva Iloz. Photo: The Hebrew University

Two female researchers from the Hebrew University won a research grant of 250,000 euros each from the German Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

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The mass demonstration for social justice

Why choose social justice?

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Dutch East India Company bond from 1623

Gambling like Rothschild - a review of the book 'The Rise of Money'

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Pair

Relationship, time and happiness

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Jeremy Bentham

How Jeremy Bentham tried to make everyone happy, and ended his life like his mummy

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Prof. Avraham Lampel, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Jubilee for the Rothschild Prizes: Five researchers received the Rothschild Prize this year

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