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Burying carbon in the sea: An emerging solution

A study has explored the extent to which burying trees in the sea, for the carbon they contain, could reduce the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and thereby mitigate global warming

Mai Sadeh/Davidson Institute of Science | 05.04.24

NASA withdraws from Mars: This week in Space

Private companies step in to salvage Mars sample collection, Boeing on its way to the space station, Venus' atmosphere emits gases, and a black hole discovered in our neighborhood; this week in space

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.28.24

Navigating trauma memory

The brains of people who are reminded of similar past events typically follow similar patterns of activity; when it comes to the memory of trauma, it seems that this is not the case

Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.27.24

Energy is an important physical quantity that assumes diverse forms and can be converted into motion. Harnessing solar energy from the sun’s heat

What is energy?

One of the most essential concepts for understanding physical reality is also one of the most difficult to define; What do we mean when we say 'energy'?

Noa Feldman / Davidson Institute of Science | 04.22.24

פרופ' עידו וולף מבית החולים איכילוב ראש בית הספר לרפואה באוניברסיטת תל אביב

Researcher warns of global scientific community 'creeping boycott' of Israel

Prof. Ido Wolf says Israeli scientists, once considered top-tier, now face barriers and residency denials, hindering their career progress since October 7

Ariela Ayalon | 04.22.24

The first light in the universe

Recent observations of young galaxies by the James Webb Space Telescope reveal the first light in space likely originated from young and bright stars

Amit Pando/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.20.24

Japanese astronaut set to walk on the moon: This week in space

Japan announces plans to send an astronaut to the moon, Europe prepares to dispatch a rover to Mars, SpaceX unveils updates to its plans, and the successful launches of heavy rockets

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.20.24

Israeli experts in study that may revolutionize graphene use, quantum computing

Tel Aviv University researchers that were part of the new study say it marks a breakthrough in allowing growth of graphene strips fit for use as semiconductors

Ynet | 04.17.24

Milky Way galaxy played major role in Egyptian beliefs, study finds

New study citing ancient Egyptian source presents compelling argument, saying the astronomical body was seen as the embodiment of a primordial deity

Yogev Israely | 04.15.24

The fish were marked with a brown dot on their necks, and when presented with a mirror they began rubbing their necks on the aquarium floor, potentially in an attempt to remove the 'stain' Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse fish

Through the looking glass: charting the course ahead

The mirror test examines whether animals can recognize their own reflection - but what does that actually mean? Multiple studies published in the past year try to examine the field of self awareness in the animal world, beyond what has been done using the classic test

Dr. Yonat Eshchar/ The Davidson Institute | 04.06.24

Just dare stand in her way

Even today, talented women still have to fight for their place in science, academia, and in general but are unwilling to stay silent as in the past

Dr. Liat Ben-David/Davidson Institute of Science Education | 03.30.24

קורמורן ממושקף מהאוסף של מוזיאון הטבע נאטורליס בליידן שבהולנד

Researchers shed light on largest cormorant in history

Despite the spectacled cormorant having gone extinct nearly 180 ago, little is known about its origins; two researchers join together to find more information on the mysterious bird

Yogev Israely | 03.29.24

Brainwash: What did Marie Curie discover?

What is the Kübler-Ross model? What was Rosalind Franklin's contribution to science? Which woman is considered to have been the first programmer? A challenging scientific trivia on women in science

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 03.23.24

In blindsight, information bypasses full visual processing in the brain cortex and is transferred directly to the amygdala. The information pathway from the eyes to the visual cortex in the brain

Blind sight, forgetful recall: the riddle of unconscious memories

Although Freud’s theory regarding the existence of unconscious memories wasn’t founded on empirical scientific evidence, contemporary discoveries in the field of brain research reveal phenomena that can be interpreted in ways that parallel his ideas

Rotem Mika/ The Davidson Institute | 03.23.24

הרי ברברטון מקונג'ווה, על חגורת ברברטון גרינסטון, שם התגלו עדויות לרעידות האדמה המוקדמות ביותר על כדור הארץ

Geologists find evidence of oldest earthquake on Earth

Experts identify tectonic shifts that took place billions of years ago claim location was likely the place where life first began to evolve

Yogev Israely | 03.19.24