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  • To better study, limit your use of markers, study suggests
    Israel Hayom - 09:30 Jul 08, 2024
      Limiting the number of words a user can highlight in digital reading materials can improve reading comprehension, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo. Comprehension increased by 11% when participants were restricted to highlighting 150 words, compared to those with no restrictions. The research received the Best Paper Award […]
  • Hamas officials plead leadership for ceasefire in exposed messages
    Israel Hayom - 09:23 Jul 08, 2024
      According to several officials in the Middle East and the US, Israel's nine-month offensive in response to Hamas' attack on Oct. 7 has likely influenced Hamas to ease its demands in ceasefire negotiations, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Over the weekend, Hamas appeared to drop its longstanding insistence that Israel commit to ending the […]
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  • Aphelion reached: We are now the at the farthest point from the Sun, but don't expect temperatures to go down
    Israel Hayom - 09:00 Jul 08, 2024
      Earth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical, with the distance between the two bodies varying along the orbit. Earth reaches aphelion, its farthest point from the Sun, between July 2nd and 7th every year. This year, aphelion coincided with the new moon on July 5th, when Earth is about 3 million miles farther from […]
  • Minions return to dominate box office
    Israel Hayom - 08:30 Jul 08, 2024
      Despicable Me 4, is projected to earn around $112-120 million in its domestic opening weekend, surpassing Inside Out 2 for the No. 1 spot. It is expected to have a massive five-day opening of around $120 million, including a $72-72.4 million weekend haul, lower than previous installments but still performing well. Despite a lower […]
  • Scientists discover potential new vampire squid species
    Israel Hayom - 08:00 Jul 08, 2024
      Scientists in China have identified a potentially new species of vampire squid, named Vampyroteuthis pseudoinfernalis, in the South China Sea's twilight zone at depths of 800-1,000 meters. Vampire squids, including the proposed new species, are deep-sea scavengers found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, reaching nearly 1 foot (0.3 meters) in length. They gravitate […]
    Tags: Scientists
  • China has big plans for asteroid 2015 XF261
    Israel Hayom - 07:30 Jul 08, 2024
      China plans to launch an asteroid deflection and observation mission before 2030, targeting the near-Earth asteroid 2015 XF261 or 2019 VL5 with a diameter of about 30 meters. The mission will involve an observer probe to analyze the asteroid for 3-6 months and an impactor probe to collide with it, deviating its flight path […]
    Tags: China XF261
  • Fishing boats in the harbor equal more guests in hotels, study finds
    Israel Hayom - 07:00 Jul 08, 2024
      According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, there is a positive correlation between the presence of active fishing vessels in local harbors and an increase in tourism and hotel guests. The study found that fishing activity, regardless of vessel size, is seen as a cultural experience and adds authenticity […]
  • "MaXXXine" actor says she couldn't watch parts of the horror-thriller
    Israel Hayom - 06:30 Jul 08, 2024
      Horror-thriller-satire "MaXXXine" concludes Ti West's horror trilogy, following "X" and "Pearl." It stars Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, a successful adult film star in 1980s Hollywood who pursues mainstream acting but becomes the target of a mysterious killer. Goth, who co-wrote "Pearl" and co-produced the trilogy, gained significant visibility for her performances, portraying multiple […]
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  • Brain signaling pathway linked to migraines discovered
    Israel Hayom - 13:00 Jul 07, 2024
      Researchers have identified a novel brain signaling pathway and new pharmacological targets, with the potential to revolutionize migraine treatment. Approximately one in ten people worldwide suffer from migraines, with roughly one-fourth experiencing auras (sensory disturbances like light flashes, blind spots, and tingling sensations) before the headache. Auras are caused by cortical spreading depression, a […]
  • Humpback whales were less stressed in the COVID-19 pandemic, new study finds
    Israel Hayom - 12:30 Jul 07, 2024
      According to a study by the University of Queensland, humpback whales migrating along the east and west coasts of Australia were found to be healthier and less stressed during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The reduced stress levels were attributed to decreased human activity, underwater noise, contaminants, and pollutants during […]
    Tags: COVID-19
  • FiiO's CP13 recreates the classic Walkman. You would actually need to use cassettes
    Israel Hayom - 12:00 Jul 07, 2024
      FiiO's CP13 is a fresh and modern take on the classic Sony Walkman, featuring a transparent design and upgraded analog components for high-quality audio playback. It is an all-analog device with no Bluetooth or digital storage, relying solely on cassettes and wired headphones connected via a 3.5mm jack. It has a boxy, transparent design […]
    Tags: CP13 FiiO's
  • Cave painting discovered in Indonesia believed to be earliest known figurative art
    Israel Hayom - 11:30 Jul 07, 2024
      A cave painting discovered in Leang Karampuang, Sulawesi, Indonesia, dated to at least 51,200 years ago, is believed to be the oldest known example of figurative art depicting a narrative scene, featuring human-like figures interacting with a wild pig, including a therianthrope (half-human, half-animal). This discovery challenges the assumption that Europe was the birthplace […]
    Tags: Indonesia
  • War spending sees World Bank upgrading Russia to a "high-income" country
    Israel Hayom - 11:00 Jul 07, 2024
      Russia's economy grew in 2023 and 2024, driven by increased military spending, trade, financial sector activities, and construction. This led to the World Bank upgrading Russia to a "high-income" country, despite Western sanctions over the Ukraine invasion. High inflation, brain drain, lagging technology, and the unsustainability of wartime economic growth due to heavy military […]
    Tags: World Bank Russia
  • Brad Pitt's Formula 1 movie gets very short name
    Israel Hayom - 10:30 Jul 07, 2024
      Brad Pitt's in-production Formula 1 epic name has been announced. It is simply "F1." The upcoming movie is co-produced by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton . The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for 'Top Gun: Maverick,' and features a star-studded cast including Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Javier Bardem, and Sarah […]
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  • Taking an exam in a big hall? Study finds higher ceilings correlated with lower grades
    Israel Hayom - 10:00 Jul 07, 2024
      High ceilings in examination rooms and lower exam scores are correlated, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of South Australia. The researchers analyzed data from 15,400 students across three campuses between 2011-2019. The study accounted for individual differences and prior coursework performance, suggesting that the effect was not due to […]
  • Study reveals increasing simplicity in chart-topping pop music
    Israel Hayom - 09:30 Jul 07, 2024
      Research from Queen Mary University highlights a 30% decrease in melody complexity in pop music over the past seven decades. The study analyzed 1,131 melodies from 360 year-end singles on the Billboard charts from 1950 to 2022 and found that vocal melody complexity in popular music has decreased by 30% over time, with significant […]
  • In Euro 2024, Dutch solidarity with Israel becomes real
    Israel Hayom - 09:30 Jul 07, 2024
      The streets of Berlin are awash with orange as jubilant Dutch soccer fans celebrate their national team's advancement to the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Turkey, the Netherlands now faces England in a highly anticipated match. Amid the festivities, supporters remain confident of their chances against the Three Lions and […]
    Tags: Euro Dutch
  • Penis cancer cases are on the rise
    Israel Hayom - 09:00 Jul 07, 2024
      Penile cancer cases are predicted to increase by up to 77% by 2050, driven by aging populations and risk factors like poor genital hygiene, smoking, and human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Developing countries currently have the highest rates for penis cancer, but cases are increasing in most European countries. Over 90% of penis cancers are […]
  • End of an era: Keir Starmer appointed UK PM by King Charles
    Israel Hayom - 09:00 Jul 05, 2024
      After a landslide victory following the UK general elections, Labor leader Keir Starmer arrived at Buckingham Palace, where King Charles tasked him with forming a new government. The new Prime Minister delivered a speech on the steps of the house, stating: "Tonight, people here and around the country have spoken. They are ready for […]
    Tags: King Charles Keir Starmer
  • Exit polls in UK show Labour landslide; Rishi Sunak's sees historic defeat
    Israel Hayom - 21:01 Jul 04, 2024
      Labour is expected to have a clear majority in Parliament, exit polls showed Thursday night after the general election ended, ending Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 18-month term as prime minister in a stinging rebuke to the Conservative Party that has been in power since 2010. If these projections hold, Labour leader Keir Starmer will […]
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