Science

Austria hails 'brain gain' in luring 25 academics away from US after cuts

"We have succeeded in bringing these outstanding individuals from the United States to Austria. They bring with them new ideas, new perspectives, and international networks."

A general view of the cityscape of Vienna with the Maria vom Siege church in front, Austria, April 16, 2025.
Wendy Freedman

No. 25: Wendy Freedman: A stellar scientist and ‘constant’ force in studying space

DR. UDI BONSHTEIN practices hypnosis on a patient

In Israeli first, Galilee Medical Center performs deep brain surgery under hypnosis

Diamond (illustrative)

Israeli breakthrough in diamond tech open doors to faster, reliable quantum devices


EU science festival visits Israel

The European Researchers’ Night 2025 will be running across Europe on September 26, but is being held in Israel a week early.

Chilren are seen learning science at the 2024 European Researchers’ Night in Israel.

Israel, Hungary sign agreement to further cooperation in space-related fields

"The agreement we have signed constitutes a significant milestone in Israel-Hungary relations," Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel said.

Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel and Hungary’s National Economy Minister, Márton Nagy, signing an agreement to further cooperation in the field of space, September 16, 2025.

Ofek 19 satellite passes the test: First successful images received

The image test is an important step towards the satellite's operational deployment.

Ofek 19 satellite being launched into space

Israeli study: Movement of wild animals can help us predict next pandemic

A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests that tracking animal movement and behavior in near real-time could detect dangerous pathogens.

A jackal is seen at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, September 3, 2022

Life on Mars? NASA rover finds potential sign of ancient alien life in Martian rocks

The discovery in Jezero Crater represents one of the best pieces of evidence to date about the possibility that Earth's planetary neighbor once harbored life.

A reddish rock nicknamed "Cheyava Falls", with features resembling leopard spots was discovered by NASA's Perseverance rover in Mars’ Jezero Crater in July 2024, in this handout photograph released on September 10, 2025

Israel’s next strategic bet is Deep Tech, not just AI

Deep Tech creates technologies that form the backbone of national defense and industrial sovereignty

 Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022.

If Israel has excellent scientists, why does it have failing politicians? - opinion

It’s time for that same spirit of excellence to be applied here on earth by building a government that serves its citizens with the same skill, dedication, and foresight as our scientists.

Ofek 19 satellite launched by Israel.

Red Moon rising: Lunar eclipse graced Israel skies

A total lunar eclipse was visible across Israel on Sunday night, turning the Moon red from 6:28 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. under clear skies.

The moon in eclipse rises over Jerusalem on September 7, 2025.

Absolutely stellar race: Scientists uncover secrets of some of the cosmos's fastest stars - study

The white dwarfs reach speeds of almost 4x needed to escape the Milky Way’s gravitational pull.

Illustration showing the remnant of a star being ejected at tremendous speed into space from the site of a supernova explosion caused by the interaction between a pair of white dwarfs.

Defense Ministry signs $115 Million contract with SCD for advanced infrared sensors

The expanded infrastructure will enable production of IR solutions for high-end applications, including area dominance, airborne payloads, space systems, and large-scale defense platforms.

SCD workers manufacturing infrastructure to support developing and producing next-generation infrared sensors, September 1, 2025.

Does a common heart attack pill help everyone? Studies disagree

Two sharply contradictory reports were presented on Saturday at a large cardiology meeting in Madrid.

 Illustrative photo shows various medicine pills in their original packaging