Science
Chunk of Mars sells for $5.3 million at New York auction
NWA 16788 was discovered in Niger in Novermber 2023 and is approximately 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars ever found on Earth, according to Sotheby’s.
BGU's brilliant biologist is redefining the way we see insects
Dr. Shimrit Maman tapped as first woman to chair Israel Space Agency
Israeli research reveals a star's survival from black hole bout - and comeback for round two
Make beautiful, scientific music: The new exhibit at Jerusalem's Bloomfield Science Museum
An exciting new exhibition called Tune In! that will be open for a year at Jerusalem’s Bloomfield Science Museum promises to be fascinating for children and adults alike.
NVIDIA's northern expansion can open doors for thousands of Arab Israelis - opinion
The company’s advantage lies in being one of the most diverse employers in Israel today, with proven experience in managing diverse teams.
Asteroid the size of 145 Elmos to fly past Earth on Tuesday, July 15 - NASA
Asteroid 2025 MA90 is set to fly past the Earth on Tuesday, July 15. With an estimated diameter of 88.8 meters, that comes out to around 145 Elmos, thanks to measurements taken by Drew Brees.
Israel must fund national space strategy that balances defense, scientific goals - editorial
Space is no longer the final frontier; rather, it is the next marketplace. Dror-1 proves that Israel can thrive in that area.
Jerusalem highlights: July 11-17
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Ritual donkey sacrifice in Israel provides insights into ancient Egyptian trade
The donkeys, found buried under a Bronze Age house in ancient Gath, near Tell es-Safi, were determined to have originated from ancient Egypt.
Ancient proteins found in fossils up to 24 million years old
Proteins, a cell's molecular machinery, also offer valuable information and have the virtue of surviving much longer, as new research shows.
Scientists warn that the Earth’s rotation is accelerating, making Wed. shortest in living memory
However, days were significantly shorter between 1 and 2 billion years ago, only 19 hours long.
Invisible 'sky highway': 700 million migratory insects navigate across Israel each year
“We’ve only just begun to understand the scale and complexity of insect migration,” said Dr. Werber. “It’s a natural wonder that connects continents—and it’s happening right over our heads.”
Weizmann Institute: A legacy of discovery, innovation, and resilience
When Iranian ballistic missiles struck the heart of the Weizmann Institute, the message was loud and clear: not even peaceful scientific research is safe.
The journey to the lost city: The discovery that may change human history
At a depth of 700 meters beneath the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, scientists have discovered a mysterious world of enormous mineral towers containing creatures that live without oxygen or sunlight.
