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Soviet-Era Spacecraft Crashes into Ocean After 50+ Years in Orbit

Kosmos 482, which raised concern due to uncertainty over its reentry time and location, fell into the Indian Ocean.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo2 minMay 11
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Not Your Typical Crash: This Week in Space

An old Soviet spacecraft heading for Earth, NASA faces sharp budget cuts, and Japan advances toward a lunar landing.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo5 minMay 9
Ask the Expert

The Sun's Internal Clock

Tracking the appearance of sunspots led to an understanding of the Sun’s activity cycles and the influence of the planets on it.

Picture of Itamar Karbi Itamar Karbi7 minMay 5
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The Dust That Could Warm Mars

A major challenge in settling the Red Planet is its frigid climate. A new study proposes triggering a greenhouse effect.

Picture of Shaked EngelbergShaked Engelberg15 minMay 4
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A Climate of Wildfires

The recent massive wildfires in the Jerusalem Hills were among the worst in Israel’s history. Are they part of a growing trend?

Picture of Yuval RosenbergYuval Rosenberg15 minMay 4
Science History

The Chemist Who Saved a Life During the Holocaust

Fritz Strassmann, who was part of one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century, risked his life to save a Jewish woman.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo9 minMay 2
Science Panorama

Charting the Course - Navigation Throughout History

Throughout history, humanity has developed sophisticated methods to navigate and master the art and science of wayfinding. =

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo20 minApril 29
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The World’s Oldest Lake: Evidence for Earlier Life on Earth

Could Earth's fresh water—and life—have emerged earlier than we thought?

Picture of Itamar Karbi Itamar Karbi5 minApril 29
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Dark Matter Bridge: This Week in Space

The veteran astronaut's landing, updates from the Chinese space station, and how does one lose a spacecraft?

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo9 minApril 28
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Tardigrade Protein To Shield Healthy Cells From Radiation

Researchers used a protein from tardigrades to shield healthy tissues during radiation therapy.

Picture of Dr. Gal HaimovichDr. Gal Haimovich5 minApril 24
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From Status to Satisfaction: Social Success and Well-Being

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’

Picture of Gal PerlmanGal Perlman5 minApril 22
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Real Clues to Life Beyond Earth?

Molecules identified in a distant planet’s atmosphere form on Earth only through biological activity.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo6 minApril 20
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The End of Forever Chemicals?

Extremely resilient chemicals are a major environmental hazard. A new study might pave the way to a cleaner world.

Picture of Daniel KhaykelsonDaniel Khaykelson5 minApril 18
Science Panorama

The Science of Social Connections

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.

Picture of Gal PerlmanGal Perlman15 minApril 18
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Seeing the Universe in a New Light

A development led by an Israeli scientist has significantly improved the image quality of ground-based telescopes.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo5 minApril 10
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Is It a Robot? Is It a Bug? It’s Both!

A new generation of cyborg cockroaches merges advanced tech with the insects’ natural skills.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo5 minApril 10
Ask the Expert

Why Mountains Rise and Fall : Earth's Ever-Changing Surface

How does the movement of continents shape the Earth's surface and affect mountain height?

Picture of Shaked EngelbergShaked Engelberg8 minApril 10
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Forecast: Hotter Days Ahead — and Rising Death Tolls

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.

Picture of דד"ר דן אלחנתי5 minApril 8
Science news

Prestigious Fellowship for Israeli Researcher: This Week in Space

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.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo9 minApril 7