Davidson Institute of Science Education

A Lion is Not a Type of Cat

Cats are a clade and lions are a species. How do we classify and catalog all living things?

Vered Shapira7 minJanuary 11

Junior Brainwash #32

What is Biomimicry? Which group do Koalas belong to? A challenging scientific trivia

Dr. Yonat Eshchar2 minJanuary 5

The Mathematics of Chess

In how many ways can chess pieces be arranged on a board without threatening any other pieces? What is fairy chess and what does it all have to do with a million dollar prize?

Dr. Yossi Elran6 minJanuary 2

Brainwash - what is Tourette syndrome?

What is measured by a diopter? Which animal has a uterus? Where can you find Pascal's triangle? A challenging scientific trivia

Ettay Nevo2 minDecember 30

The Meter30Years is the average life expectancy of the naked mole-rat – 10 times more than similar-sized rodents

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Science History

The Riddler from Oklahoma

Martin Gardner, the greatest puzzle-master, who conveyed the beauty of mathematics better than anyone

Dr. Yossi Elran7 minDecember 26

Jaw of Contention: Who Was Homo Nesher-Ramla?

Six months ago, researchers from Tel-Aviv University reported the finding of two fossils, which they believed to represent a new type of ancient human, hitherto unknown to science. Now, a response published by other Israeli researchers, challenges the finding, claiming that it is merely a Neanderthal, belonging to a well-known population

Dr. Yonat Eshchar4 minDecember 23

Is the Nobel Prize Noble?

The Nobel Prize is likely the most recognized and important prize in science. It is however controversial, distorts the public's perception of science and excludes many of the scientists who contributed to the discoveries. Can it be adapted to the 21st century?

Noam Leviatan12 minDecember 19

A Small Whiskered World

Hairs that enhance tactile sensation and those that can detect the respiration of worms. Special mustaches in nature

Dr. Michal Topaz12 minDecember 16

Science History

Today in history: The Swede Responsible for War and for Peace

125 years to the death of Alfred Nobel, inventor of dynamite and founder of the world’s most prestigious prize

Lavi Bigman7 minDecember 9

Brainwash - Nobel Prize Special

What was Alfred Nobel's occupation? Which prize was not included in his original will? How much money do the laureates get? A challenging scientific trivia

Ettay Nevo2 minDecember 9

It Simply Sounds Like That To Me

People from all over the world associate a particular visual shape with a particular made-up word. Can this tell us something about the connection between shapes and sounds or about the evolution of spoken language?

Dr. Yonat Eshchar4 minDecember 6

The Warning Screams of Bees

When their hives are attacked by hornets, Asian honey bees produce special warning sounds that sound like screams

Dr. Yonat Eshchar3 minDecember 2

Ask the Expert

I Feel Like Shopping! A Peek into the Minds of Consumers

In preparation for the big Year End sales - how does our brain deal with the abundance of stimuli that promise unending pleasure?

Shiran Ofir5 minNovember 29

First Test at Planetary Defense Against an Asteroid

A first of a kind spacecraft is set to be launched into space to collide with an asteroid and deflect it from its course, a first step in the development of a planetary defense system against asteroids that pose a threat to Earth

Yuval Rosenberg5 minNovember 23

Junior Brainwash #31

Many animals are under a constant threat of predation. How are they able to defend themselves? A challenging scientific trivia

Dr. Yonat Eshchar2 minNovember 21