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The main mission will be to search for evidence of past life on Mars. China’s first Mars rover, Zhurong, next to its lander

Israeli intelligence and Chinese samples: This week in space

A major deal for ISI, China's plans to bring samples from Mars, the Polaris Dawn mission underway, NASA's space sail project, and a farewell to an old rocket

Ettay Nevo / Davidson Institute of Science | 09.14.24

The first spacewalk by private astronauts, breaking historical boundaries. Illustration of an astronaut floating outside the Dragon spacecraft

Historic Private Mission: This Week in Space

The mission includes a planned spacewalk by a private astronaut crew for the first time and are set to test SpaceX's new spacesuits, designed for both in-cabin use and extravehicular activities

Ettay Nevo / The Davidson Institute of Science | 09.06.24

3-Body And Other Scientific Problems

Netflix series dealing with how the Sun, Earth, and Moon influence each other in space explores various scientific and technological concepts, ranging from communication through quantum entanglement to nuclear-powered spaceships

Davidson Institute of Science, Jonathan Berkheim | 08.31.24

Historic private space mission set to launch

Private astronauts set to embark on a groundbreaking mission, a Chinese spacecraft orbits the Moon, and a complex maneuver unfolds on the way to Jupiter; This week in space

Ettay Nevo, The Davidson Institute of Science | 08.30.24

Things that happen during flights

Crushed bottles, blocked ears and even blood clots, the environmental conditions in the sky are responsible for quite a few strange phenomena in planes

Dr. Bat-Shahar Dorfman/Davidson Institute of Science | 08.24.24

A private mission set to blur the boundaries between private and professional space missions. The spacewalk exit from the Dragon spacecraft

China's Starlink: This Week in Space

Chinese company builds its own satellite communication network, Boeing's spacecraft is still delayed, a private mission is approaching, and the Artemis lunar station is too small

Ettay Nevo / Davidson Institute of Science | 08.16.24

The celestial depiction on the globe held by Atlas enabled scholars to date the statue. A replica of the statue of Atlas holding up the celestial heavens on his shoulders

Ancient star catalogs: Mapping the skies

Over two thousand years ago astronomers have already begun to systematically map stellar coordinates, and their efforts even allowed us to date ancient artworks

Dr. Na'ama Hallakoun / Davidson Institute of Science | 08.09.24

Now to be repurposed for components to be incorporated into other lunar missions due to the significant budget overrun. VIPER lunar rover

The vehicle that won't travel to the Moon: This Week in Space

NASA has canceled the VIPER lunar rover mission due to budget considerations, Israeli company Ramon.Space is opening a center in the UK, A rare malfunction halts SpaceX launches, A spacecraft to tow the ISS out of orbit, and the wave height on Titan's seas

Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute of Science | 07.27.24

Some solar storms are so powerful that trees and water bear their marks for years and ages. Image of a solar storm

Echoes of solar fury - Solar storms in Earth’s memory

A rare and extremely intense solar storm, known as a Miyake event, leaves a lasting impact on Earth's trees and ice and can severely damage communication infrastructure, posing major challenges to modern-day humanity

Jonathan Berkheim / Davidson Institute of Science | 07.13.24

Integrating students from the periphery into the Israeli space industry remains a primary challenge. Ori Onn in the SCE satellite lab

Israeli students from Ashdod to assemble the city's first satellite

Samples from the far side of the Moon, plans to decommission the space station, a spacesuit crisis, and Boeing's stranded spacecraft; This Week In Space

Ettay Nevo / Davidson Institute of Science | 07.05.24

At sunset and sunrise most of the green, blue, and purple light is scattered, leaving mainly orange and red hues

What color is the sun?

The Sun's color has puzzled humanity for ages; Is it white, yellow, or possibly even black? When we ask physicists these seemingly simple questions, their answers often delve into profound complexities

Guy Nir / The Davidson Institute of Science | 06.21.24

Looking for signs of life. Imagery depicting the possible appearance of the exoplanet Gliese 12b in comparison to Earth's size

Earth’s twin planet: This week in space

China launches a spacecraft to collect samples from the far side of the moon, Boeing launches a leaky spacecraft, and astronomers hope to find signs of life on an intriguing planet

Ettay Nevo / The Davidson Institute of Science | 06.12.24

Beneath the skin: the intricacies of tattooing

What physiological changes occur in the body when one gets a tattoo? Are there potential risks to consider? And how does the immune system engage with the tattooing process?

Gal Perlman/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.08.24

Amnesia is not solely caused by hippocampal damage; other phenomena may produce similar symptoms. Illustration of forgetting

Forgotten memories: Delving into amnesia

Amnesia, a condition characterized by memory loss, can be caused by various physiological or psychological factors; From transient episodes to enduring states, its spectrum encompasses diverse forms, shedding light on the intricate workings of memory formation and retrieval in the brain

Rotem Mika / The Davidson Institute of Science | 06.08.24

The planet Wasp-107b as envisioned by an artist

Clearing space junk and cotton-candy exoplanets

What's new in space: new record set in age of space travel, economics of clearing space debris and surprising new findings regarding distant planet

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 06.07.24

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