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Jul 1, 2018, 8:55 AM

Opioids, mosquitoes and the missing link in human evolution

Illustrative image of a mosquito bite (nechaev-kon; iStock by Getty Images)

The cultivation of poppy fields more than 5,000 years ago caused humans to ingest large amounts of external opium alkaloids, leading to physical alterations in the human system

Jun 28, 2018, 7:01 AM

Nature Speaks — Listen! The Grass Has Something to Say

Since early childhood I’ve been spellbound by the endless varieties of life that pop out of simple clumps of grass. Now it’s a delight to pass this tiny adventure on to my toddler grand-daughter. It’s hard not to feel...

Jun 21, 2018, 7:01 AM

Nature Speaks — Listen! Lightning Has Something to Say

On the East Coast of the US we were inundated with unusually heavy rain throughout the late winter and spring, and even Israel has seen unseasonable rains recently. Yet even during the storms and in the brief glimpses...

Jun 19, 2018, 7:00 AM

Nature Speaks — Listen! Earth Has Something to Say

In springtime it’s hard not to feel Nature singing God’s praises…in the birdsong, the breeze, the fragile and brilliant blossoms that suddenly burst in my garden, even the tiny tomatoes that are finally appearing. The medieval Jewish classic,...

Jun 15, 2018, 7:05 AM

Academic Achievement Versus Diversity

Years ago, elite schools restricted the admission of Jews. Today is the turn of Asians. The mission of the eight specialized public high schools in NYC is to educate the highest achieving students. Their academic achievement is measured solely by...

Jun 13, 2018, 11:43 AM

WeWork and Hargol FoodTech: Grasshopper Protein Powder!

What's on the menu today? Chicken, fish, beef? Or are we going with a vegetarian option? Whatever the dishes, we need to be sure that we are getting a balance of vitamins, minerals, carbs, and especially proteins. And for...

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Jun 4, 2018, 10:45 PM

Judaism and Science

Rashi tells us that Reuel is Jethro (Numbers 10:29). He wants to go home and Moses pleads with him to stay with the Jews. One of his arguments to Jethro is: You have been our eyes (Numbers 10:31). A...

Jun 3, 2018, 3:45 PM

How Israel Became a World Leader in Biotechnology

Renowned worldwide for its technological prowess in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, IT, and smart mobility, Israel is also continuing to gain recognition for its invaluable contributions to the worlds of biotechnology and the life sciences – technologies which...

Jun 2, 2018, 8:58 PM

From time to time, I receive requests from one of my readers for a blog on a specific topic. I am only too happy to oblige. So, Rich, thanks for the suggestion, and this one's for you. Some of you...

May 24, 2018, 12:44 PM

WeWork and EyeControl: Opening up channels of communication

Imagine being able to hear, see, and think -- but unable to communicate with anyone, not by speaking, gestures, or any other method, other than by blinking or otherwise moving your eyes. That's the reality for hundreds of thousands...

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