Kosmos 482, which raised concern due to uncertainty over its reentry time and location, fell into the Indian Ocean.
An old Soviet spacecraft heading for Earth, NASA faces sharp budget cuts, and Japan advances toward a lunar landing.
Tracking the appearance of sunspots led to an understanding of the Sun’s activity cycles and the influence of the planets on it.
A major challenge in settling the Red Planet is its frigid climate. A new study proposes triggering a greenhouse effect.
The recent massive wildfires in the Jerusalem Hills were among the worst in Israel’s history. Are they part of a growing trend?
Fritz Strassmann, who was part of one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century, risked his life to save a Jewish woman.
Throughout history, humanity has developed sophisticated methods to navigate and master the art and science of wayfinding. =
Could Earth's fresh water—and life—have emerged earlier than we thought?
The veteran astronaut's landing, updates from the Chinese space station, and how does one lose a spacecraft?
Researchers used a protein from tardigrades to shield healthy tissues during radiation therapy.
A study found that well-being is shaped by both a person’s status on the social ladder and how it stacks up against others’
Molecules identified in a distant planet’s atmosphere form on Earth only through biological activity.
Extremely resilient chemicals are a major environmental hazard. A new study might pave the way to a cleaner world.
When was the last time you went out with friends or called your mom? Social connections are just as important for your health as a vigorous workout at the gym or a balanced diet.
A development led by an Israeli scientist has significantly improved the image quality of ground-based telescopes.
A new generation of cyborg cockroaches merges advanced tech with the insects’ natural skills.
How does the movement of continents shape the Earth's surface and affect mountain height?
A new study warns that without urgent action to address the climate crisis, extreme weather could claim the lives of up to 2.3 million people in European cities by the end of the century.
A major fellowship to a researcher studying high-energy astrophysical phenomena, an Israeli experiment launching aboard a private space mission, a farewell to a groundbreaking space telescope, and a closer look at what happens to bones in space. This Week in Space.