Avida Bachar, who lost his wife, his son, and his leg in the October 7 massacre, is working every day to rebuild the life that was torn from him while confronting both the physical and emotional wounds left behind.

Scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered how the brain compensates for the loss of one of the senses (e.g. sight) by improving another (e.g. hearing), and Israeli startups BioGaming and Motorika use virtual-reality and robotics technology to introduce fun into physical therapy exercises.