A Nature survey reveals scientists’ reasons for leaving the social-media platform now known as X, and what they are doing to build and maintain a sense of community.
As more workers around the world adopt the generative AI chatbot for menial tasks, some corporations have begun to push back in fear of data and IP security concerns.
Authorities in Iran are trying to enforce laws obligating women to cover their hair by sending them into psychological treatment. While healthcare organisations warn the country’s judiciary is hijacking…
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It is happening relatively fast. Solar glass is already in production, at least as good as I know in Spain (the Spanish startup Onyx Solar is one of the pioneers in the area. They have already implemented solutions in buildings in Spain, Australia, Saudi Arabia and a prototype of a new version of the product in Israel.
There is a danger Antarctica "stops acting as a refrigerant for the planet, and it starts acting as a radiator", one of the scientists involved has warned.
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science say newly developed drug helps combat growth of lung cancer tumors in one of the disease's most common type
The Hezbollah-backed minister said the film was found to "promote homosexuality and sexual transformation" and "contradicts values of faith and morality."
Local media says man was speaking on phone in Hebrew when car stopped and 3 men brutally attacked him in front of his girlfriend, leading to his hospitalization
Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and it's no surprise that we're bringing it into the workplace with us. But how much time are we actually spending on social media at work?
@BlackRose I am wondering whether the increase of the AfD together with the actual momentum of extreme right wing parties in other countries can jeopardize the estability of European institutions after the next European elections.
"If we don't deal with [climate change], Israel will be a very unpleasant place to live in the next decade or two," Prof. Colin Price, head of Tel Aviv University's PlanNet Zero
X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, alleges that the Israel-based web data collection firm scrapes and sells content and user data pulled from the social media platform
Vandal defaces memorial to LGBT victims of Nazis in Berlin - I24NEWS (www.i24news.tv)
The man was spotted by a security guard when he was throwing a burning object at the memorial
Thousands of scientists are cutting back on Twitter, seeding angst and uncertainty (www.nature.com)
A Nature survey reveals scientists’ reasons for leaving the social-media platform now known as X, and what they are doing to build and maintain a sense of community.
Second Temple era synagogue discovered in Russia (www.jpost.com)
The finding marks the discovery of one of the world’s oldest synagogues.
Women to march in Bnei Brak in protest of mistreatment on buses (www.jpost.com)
"Whoever thinks he will be able to exclude women - will welcome us in the streets," one leader of the march exclaimed.
Are corporations going to ban the use of ChatGPT? (www.jpost.com)
As more workers around the world adopt the generative AI chatbot for menial tasks, some corporations have begun to push back in fear of data and IP security concerns.
Iran forces women defying hijab laws into psychiatric treatment (www.france24.com)
Authorities in Iran are trying to enforce laws obligating women to cover their hair by sending them into psychological treatment. While healthcare organisations warn the country’s judiciary is hijacking…
The Next Generation of Solar Technology: An Introduction to Solar Paint and Solar Glass (www.energyportal.eu)
Exploring the Future of Solar Energy: Solar Paint and Solar Glass Innovations
Everything, everywhere, all at once: The great floods of 2023 (thebulletin.org)
Water expert Peter Gleick on the calamitous flooding and other extreme weather events occurring on a daily basis around the globe.
Israeli company unveils clean heat system with 97-99% efficiency (www.jpost.com)
The bGen ZERO system has enhanced energy efficiency over the TES system.
Videos denying climate science approved by Florida as state curriculum (www.theguardian.com)
Prager University Foundation’s animations cast doubt over renewable energy and liken climate activists to Nazis
Climate change: Antarctica could become planet's 'radiator' due to 'extreme' weather, fear scientists carrying out government review (news.sky.com)
There is a danger Antarctica "stops acting as a refrigerant for the planet, and it starts acting as a radiator", one of the scientists involved has warned.
Israeli study finds biological treatment effective for lung cancer (www.ynetnews.com)
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science say newly developed drug helps combat growth of lung cancer tumors in one of the disease's most common type
Lebanon moves to ban 'Barbie' film for 'promoting homosexuality' (www.jpost.com)
The Hezbollah-backed minister said the film was found to "promote homosexuality and sexual transformation" and "contradicts values of faith and morality."
Israeli tourist, 19, attacked in Berlin in possible antisemitic incident (www.timesofisrael.com)
Local media says man was speaking on phone in Hebrew when car stopped and 3 men brutally attacked him in front of his girlfriend, leading to his hospitalization
New COVID variant spreading in the UK as hospitalizations rise (www.jpost.com)
Increases in coronavirus cases have been reported in other countries as well recently.
Meta loses battle in EU, will ask for consent to show personalized ads (arstechnica.com)
Changes will impact Facebook, Instagram users in Europe as early as this fall.
Social media at work: How much time do people spend on it? (techaeris.com)
Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and it's no surprise that we're bringing it into the workplace with us. But how much time are we actually spending on social media at work?
Four wounded in Ma'aleh Adumim shooting attack, terrorist killed (www.jpost.com)
The suspected terrorist was shot dead, with footage from the scene showing the suspect laying unresponsive on the ground.
German intel: AfD taken over by extremist factions (www.dw.com)
cross-posted from: mlem.a-smol-cat.fr/post/77878...
Israel ends participation in Eurostars R&D program after 15 years (en.globes.co.il)
"Globes" has learned that Israel will not be takeing part in the EUREKA network's Eurostars program for international funding.
Global boiling: How Israel urgently needs to adapt to climate change (www.jpost.com)
"If we don't deal with [climate change], Israel will be a very unpleasant place to live in the next decade or two," Prof. Colin Price, head of Tel Aviv University's PlanNet Zero
Musk reinstates Kanye West's Twitter account on new 'X' (www.jpost.com)
Kanye won't be eligible to monetize his account on X, and advertisements won't appear next to his posts.
Musk’s X Corp sues Israel’s Bright Data for scraping data (www.timesofisrael.com)
X Corp., formerly known as Twitter, alleges that the Israel-based web data collection firm scrapes and sells content and user data pulled from the social media platform