Science
Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds
Researchers at Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have pioneered a first-of-its-kind spatial model that maps how road noise disrupts animal behavior.
Amid Iran war, 53 of Israel's future scientists showcase projects in Jerusalem contest
NASA’s Artemis II mission takes off with four astronauts for historic lunar journey
NASA set for first crewed moon return in over half a century
New Israeli, US research shows that learning doesn't have to slow down because of human aging
The findings suggest that older adults can enhance memory, maintain emotional well-being, and gain a renewed sense of purpose by engaging in education that respects their life experience.
'Medusa,' possible 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Badlands, transferred for further research
The dinosaur, the fossil of an Edmontosaurus, was about 66 million years old.
Complications arise from stopping weight-loss injections before pregnancy, study finds
Women who stop GLP-1 weight loss injections near pregnancy experience more complications, including rapid weight gain and gestational diabetes.
Israeli gas sensor spots ‘mirror’ molecules, opening path to breath-based diagnostics
By detecting subtle structural differences in volatile compounds, the sensors could power non-invasive breath tests for diseases such as lung cancer or diabetes.
How one Canadian donor is turning the Negev into Israel’s AI capital
“We are building a laboratory for the future, a world-class center of excellence that will shape the next generation of Israeli technology leaders,” said BGU president.
Newly-discovered Einstein letter surfaces in Tel Aviv, reveals praise for Jewish assistant
The letter has not yet been authenticated but is most likely genuine, according to external expert opinion given to TPS-IL.
NASA rover detects electrical discharges - 'mini-lightning' - on Mars
The six-wheeled rover, exploring Mars since 2021 at a locale called Jezero Crater in its northern hemisphere, picked up these electrical discharges in audio and electromagnetic recordings.
Scientists solve the mystery of the prehistoric 'Burtele Foot'
The Burtele Foot showed that this species was bipedal but still had an opposable big toe, a feature useful for tree climbing - evidence that it walked upright.
Sharks, pigeons may have something in common - the electric sensors in their ears - study
The inner ear tissue in pigeons, which contains “cells with highly sensitive electric sensors,” resembles that of sharks, which use it for hunting.
Ancient DNA upends long-held story of cat domestication
New DNA studies show domestic cats originated in North Africa and spread later than believed, while ancient China lived alongside a different wild feline long before housecats arrived.