Science
Israeli desert microorganisms survive harsh climate, offer clues to life on Mars
The findings may redefine the known boundaries of life on Earth and offer a model for what microbial life might look like on Mars or other arid planets.
Israel readies DNA and CT scans to identify hostages’ remains
Air pollution: A persistent plague on the lungs of Jerusalemites
Scientists unveil nano technique that could transform clean energy and tech
Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91
Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates.
Israeli scientists propose new way to ‘hear’ the universe’s dark matter
Dark matter is a type of matter that does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it invisible to telescopes.
QROCODILE bites into the mystery of dark matter
The researchers recorded a small number of unexplained signals suspected to be lightweight dark matter.
Getting to know physician and Hollywood radio-TV personality Dr. Drew Pinsky
'I definitely believe in God. Definitely a higher power, even if it’s just ‘faith in the laws of physics.’ Whatever it is, something way bigger than me is going on.'
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."
No. 25: Wendy Freedman: A stellar scientist and ‘constant’ force in studying space
As one of the most influential scholars of the cosmos, Wendy Freedman has made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe's growth and shape.
In Israeli first, Galilee Medical Center performs deep brain surgery under hypnosis
At the end of the operation, the neurosurgeon declared that he had never before encountered a patient so calm and at ease during an awake brain surgery.
Israeli breakthrough in diamond tech open doors to faster, reliable quantum devices
Israeli and German scientists announced the development of a method to capture nearly all the light emitted by microscopic defects in diamonds - an advance that could make quantum devices faster.
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.
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.
Ofek 19 satellite passes the test: First successful images received
The image test is an important step towards the satellite's operational deployment.
