Seven laureates warn that placing archive institute's board under political control will threaten its very existence, academic freedom and research

Director says he heard from press about education minister's bill that would let government determine who sits on board of directors, warns move will politicize institution

Responding to abolition of tariff on sweetened soft drinks, global scholars also argue move 'seriously tarnishes Israel's international standing' in medical community

Health Ministry urges doctors to raise awareness of bacteria, which normally causes sore throat and other flu-like symptoms, but can be serious

Specialists say ‘science is clear’ on sweetened drinks, urge rethink; Israeli scholar claims canceling tax is ‘an act of public health malpractice and an outrage’

Coin found in remains of building from the Second Temple era, was likely used to pay annual tax for worship at the site; most coins of this type are bronze

Using cells identical in genetic composition, but not in gender, scientists hope to be better able to understand how drugs affect men and women differently

Finding is bad news for fertility and men’s health, says co-author Prof. Hagai Levine, adding that if the decline continues, it ‘could threaten humankind’s survival.’

Expansive facility covering 45,000 square meters (480,000 square feet) of space between the Knesset and the Israel Museum will open to the public next year

Tel Aviv University in top 10 for 5th year; Reichman University a newcomer; Technion, Hebrew U, and Ben-Gurion University are repeat entries, according to PitchBook data