Science

Asteroid the size of 3 T. rex dinosaurs to pass Earth Sunday - NASA

Asteroid 2025 PM is around the size of three Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs. The asteroid won't hit the Earth, according to NASA calculations, and even if it did... life finds a way.

An illustrative image of an asteroid near the Earth.
 Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

Israel's Dror-1 satellite reaches orbit 36,000 km. above Earth, begins mission

Tel Aviv University

Israeli scientists identify protein that could prevent painful food allergy disease

 A large screen shows news footage of a Chinese national flag carried by Chang'e-6 probe's lander on the far side of the moon, in Beijing, China June 4, 2024

Beijing tests lunar lander tasked with putting first Chinese on the moon


Bacterial swirls inspire new ideas for swarm robotics, active matter, Israeli scientists say

“Each species has its own rhythm, its own average speed and turning frequency,” said Stevens. “And the greater the difference in these movement traits, the clearer the spatial separation became.”

 The Weizmann Institute is set to open a medical school in October of 2025.

Israeli-led breakthrough discovers way to boost immune system's cancer-fighting ability

This strategy is part of a growing trend in immunotherapy that focuses not just on guiding immune responses, but on upgrading the cells themselves — enhancing their efficiency from within.

 A 3D rendering of cancer cells (Illustrative).

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals

The Education Ministry and the Maimonides Fund's Future Scientists Center proudly announced the final tally as the last three teams of the season returned.

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals

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. 

 The meteorite NWA 16788, the largest known piece of Mars on Earth, is displayed during the press preview of Sotheby’s Natural History auction in New York City, U.S., July 8, 2025.

BGU's brilliant biologist is redefining the way we see insects

At Ben-Gurion University, Dr. Sofia Bouchebti is investigating the link between nutrition and social behavior in insects, and in the process, challenging our preconceptions.

Dr. Sofia Bouchebti: "You think you know what to expect from an experiment, and then the results go in a totally different direction. That’s what makes it exciting"

Dr. Shimrit Maman tapped as first woman to chair Israel Space Agency

Dr. Shimrit Maman will be the first woman to chair the Israel Space Agency steering committee. Her appointment comes amid a spotlight on the strategic importance of space technology.

Dr. Shimrit Maman is seen alongside Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel while being appointed the new chair of the Israel Space Agency.

Israeli research reveals a star's survival from black hole bout - and comeback for round two

A star in a distant galaxy was ripped apart by a supermassive black hole. But Israeli scientists say it survived and came back a second time - a discovery that upends scientific consensus.

 A star being torn apart by a black hole (illustrative).

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. 

 More than one music lover can hit cylinders suspended on metal strips with mallets to make rhythmic music from tubes of varying lengths.

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.

 NVIDIA OFFICES at the Yokneam High-Tech Park: Its plans for a new location farther north open a massive window of opportunity for thousands of talented people from the periphery, especially the Arab community, says the writer.

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.

 An illustrative image of an asteroid near the Earth.

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.

 Dror 1