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A Visitor from Another Solar System: This Week in Space

A satellite fell silent, a nuclear spacecraft project scrapped, and six more tourists at the edge of space

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo6 minJuly 10
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How Artificial Intelligence May Be Rewiring Our Brains

Heavy use of AI may be weakening our critical thinking abilities, according to a new study.

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Dormant Virus And Head Trauma: New Clue in Alzheimer’s Research

Can a common virus help trigger Alzheimer’s? A new study links head trauma, herpes, and neurodegeneration.

Picture of Tal FisherTal Fisher3 minJuly 5
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Gas vs. Induction: Which Stovetop Is the Better Choice?

Stovetops are a staple in nearly every kitchen – but which type is the smarter choice?

Picture of Itamar Karbi Itamar Karbi3 minJuly 5
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Israeli Science Joins a Global Space Effort: This Week in Space

Private astronauts reach the ISS, European spacecraft lost during reentry, U.S. probe nears the Sun again, new sky-mapping telescope begins operations.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo7 minJuly 4
Science Panorama

The History of Missiles and Rockets: From Ancient China to Iran and Mars

For centuries, missiles and rockets have meant progress and destruction. How were they developed—and how are they used and stopped today?

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo20 minJune 29
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Starship Explodes During Ground Test: This Week in Space

An high-profile malfunction for SpaceX, the U.S. goes back to "Star Wars," and China refuels satellites in orbit

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo4 minJune 26
Science Panorama

Understanding Uranium Enrichment

What is uranium enrichment? How is it done, why is it complex, and why does it matter?

Picture of Yuval RosenbergYuval Rosenberg25 minJune 22
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Bringing the Museum into Your Living Room - Online

From Galileo’s tools to dinosaurs and computers — explore science and nature museums online, even from home.

Picture of Rami ShalhevethRami Shalheveth12 minJune 22
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Why Do Shockwaves from Explosions Shatter Windows?

Why do explosions cause windows to shatter? And why does the glass sometimes blow inward, and at other times — outward?

Picture of Amit PandoAmit Pando3 minJune 18
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A Rare Exoplanetary System: This Week in Space

Rare documentation of a planet in an unusual planetary system, a delay in a private mission, and a successful launch by Rocket Lab. This Week in Space

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo4 minJune 18
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Moon Crash and Planetary Defense: This Week in Space

A Japanese spacecraft failed in its Moon landing attempt, a new European telescope designed to detect dangerous asteroids, and new research questions whether a galactic collision is truly inevitable. This Week in Space

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo5 minJune 13
Science Panorama

Meet the Brain-Eating Amoeba

Naegleria fowleri, a single-celled organism found in warm freshwater, can cause a rare but deadly brain infection. What do we know about it, and how can we stay safe?

Picture of Noam LeviatanNoam Leviatan12 minJune 11
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Amino Acids and a New Dwarf: This Week in Space

An Israeli study suggests a new way to detect life on Jupiter’s moon Europa. A new dwarf planet has been identified at the edge of the solar system. China launches a mission to collect asteroid samples, and Starship makes slow progress, despite a fiery end. This Week in Space

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo7 minJune 3
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Fading Hopes for Life on Exoplanet K2-18b

Researchers recently reported the discovery of a biological molecule in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet - raising excitement about the possibility of life beyond Earth. However, a series of new studies casts significant doubt on the likelihood of life there.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo4 minJune 3
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What Causes Cleft Lip and Palate? A Genetic Clue Emerges

Researchers have found that a defect in the processing of tRNAs may contribute to the development of cleft lip and cleft palate—two of the most common craniofacial malformations.

Picture of Dr. Gal HaimovichDr. Gal Haimovich4 minJune 2
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Progress and Setback in Starship’s Ninth Test Flight

After two failed test flights, the spacecraft finally reached space — but entered an uncontrolled spin mid-flight and exploded during reentry into the atmosphere.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo4 minMay 29
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Auroras and Dust on Mars: This Week in Space

First picture of a Mars aurora. More setbacks for Starship and a lost satellite for India.

Picture of Ettay NevoEttay Nevo5 minMay 25
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A Medical First: Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment for an Infant

Medical Breakthrough: Researchers developed a personalized gene-editing therapy in just six months to correct a life-threatening genetic defect in a newborn with a rare and fatal disease.

Picture of Noam LeviatanNoam Leviatan9 minMay 22