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A standard meter on a wall in Paris
From cubits to kilograms: The evolution of how we measure the world
How long does a second last? Who determined the length of a meter and the weight of a Kilo? How were the units that we use to measure weight and distances determined?  
Davidson Institute of Science | 03.08.25
A solar image captured at the new observatory
Sun over Isfiya, moon over Italy: This week in space
Researchers say findings suggest that many regions of the early Solar System had conditions suitable for the formation of life’s building blocks, increasing the likelihood of discovering actual life elsewhere in the Solar System
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 02.14.25
New Glenn launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, January 16, 2025
A week of launches: This week in space
Success accompanied by a landing failure for Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket, docking of Indian satellites in space, two lunar landers on their way to the Mook, and a remarkable observation satellite by the United Arab Emirates
Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute of Science | 02.01.25
Soil displaying evidence of extreme aridity
How (almost all) life went extinct
New study strengthens hypothesis El Niño phenomenon contributed to great Permian-Triassic extinction 250 million years ago
Itamar Karbi/Davidson Institute of Science | 01.18.25
Breaking records on the way to unraveling the Sun's mysteries. The Parker Solar Probe near the Sun
This Icarus will not burn: American spacecraft 'approaches' sun
A spacecraft sets a new record for a Sun flyby, NASA privatizes space communication, a new study reveals the Moon's age, educational astronomy, and a unique ring 
Ettay Nevo / The Davidson Institute of Science | 01.10.25
Despite his fame, Hubble never abandoned hands-on scientific work. Edwin Hubble at the telescope on Mount Wilson
Edwin Hubble: The astronomer who expanded the universe
Marking 135 years since the birth of Edwin Hubble, who revealed that the universe is much larger than the Milky Way, showed that it is steadily expanding, and laid the foundation for the Big Bang theory 
Ettay Nevo / The Davidson Institute of Science | 01.03.25
Molecular structure of ATP
Rediscovering an extinct biochemical reaction
A new study has identified an inorganic molecule that likely played a significant role in many of the processes that shaped life as we know it today
Jonathan Berkheim/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.20.24
Map displays global temperatures from June 2023 to May 2024 compared to the 1991-2020 average. Areas in red indicate significant warming across most of the globe
Reckoning with our climate impact: Shared responsibility for a shared future
To effectively confront the climate crisis, humanity must collectively recognize our responsibility for the environmental damage caused and our moral obligation to address our mistakes with determination and fairness  
Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.06.24
The bearded Greek philosopher Socrates (right), alongside the clean-shaven Roman Julius Caesar
Why and when did humans start shaving?
Even in cave paintings, human figures are depicted without beards; when and why did modern humans begin to part ways with their natural appearance and start removing facial hair?
Dr. Yonat Eshchar, Davidson Institute of Science | 11.23.24
A pioneering project to generate power from solar energy in space
Space-based solar power: Generating electricity above Earth
Countries worldwide are advancing technologies to generate electricity from massive solar panel arrays in space, aiming to harness continuous solar energy for a sustainable and reliable power source 
Yuval Rosenberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 11.09.24
Dr. Shimrit Maman focuses on fostering international collaborations. Maman at the astronautics conference in Milan with UAE astronauts Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi, Tal Ramon (son of the late Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, center), and Gil Doron, CEO of the Ramon Foundation (right)
Israel soars with senior position in the International Astronautical Federation
A prestigious appointment for an Israeli space researcher, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket preparing for launch, a new crew aboard the Chinese space station, and an astronaut hospitalized after landing
Ettay Nevo/ The Davidson Institute of Science | 11.08.24
Oleg Kononenko exits the Soyuz spacecraft after landing in Kazakhstan
Russian cosmonaut breaks record for longest stay in space
Oleg Kononenko accumulates a total of 1,111 days in orbit; Trump in a campaign promise says if elected, the U.S. will land on Mars by 2028 while ally Elon Musk's SpaceX battles FAA regulations  
Davidson Institute of Science, Ettay Nevo | 10.11.24
The microRNA sequences of lin-4 (red) and lin-14 (blue) bind to each other, blocking protein production in nematode cells
The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine: Discovery of microRNAs
The prize will be awarded to two researchers from the United States who previously received the Wolf Prize for their discovery 
Dr. Yonat Eshchar, Maayan Karlinski Zur, Noam Leviatan/Davidson Institute of Science | 10.08.24
Spherical sundial. The Rishpon globe with the posts along the equator, as photographed in Dr. Moshe Rishpon’s yard on September 19, 2023
The globe as a model: Revisiting the equinox
The autumnal equinox is a good time to revisit ancient astronomical ideas and explore new concepts for experiential teaching 
Jonathan Berkheim / Davidson Institute of Science | 10.04.24
How do childhood traumatic events affect mental health in adulthood? A crying girl sitting on the floor
Are mental disorders linked to childhood trauma?
A study involving thousands of twin pairs explores whether mental disorders are caused by genetics, environment, or both 
Tal Fisher / Davidson Institute of Science | 09.20.24
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