An applied-humor expert explains why shared laughter can defuse conflict and deepen intimacy, while sarcasm, bad timing and jokes at a partner’s expense can erode trust

After three years of fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, 21-year-old Omer Alon dismissed a minor leg pain during a motorcycle trip; a rural doctor using Google Translate raised the alarm, and tests in Israel confirmed osteosarcoma

A low-cost blood test developed at Tel Aviv University uses light to detect lung cancer; early results distinguished patients from healthy subjects, and trials are underway in Israel and Europe to assess diagnosis and treatment monitoring

Canadian stuntwoman Devyn Dalton went viral after Damon praised her ‘best arms I’ve ever seen,’ revealing how she doubled for him in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic

Monetochka’s 'Monopoly' plays during a Brighton Beach scene, giving the Marvel film a rare Russian-speaking cultural touch while spotlighting an exiled artist punished for opposing the war

Clalit pairs new immigrants with real people, not bots, to help them navigate Israel's healthcare system in their own language