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האי סימושיר, שמהווה חלק מהאיים הקוריליים, בו אירעה ההתפרצות הגעשית העוצמתית בשנת 1831
Researchers solve 200 year mystery of devastating volcanic eruption
Scottish University researcher finds Simushir island volcano as the origin of a powerful volcanic eruption that had far-reaching environmental effects, including extreme climate change, severe crop failure and widespread famine  
Yogev Israeli | 01.05.25
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
תאים בגוף
Science fiction turned reality? Stem cell therapy set to repair child's heart
New study shows promising results in treating heart conditions in children and adults by introducing new stem cells to the area; Israeli experts remain skeptical
Tzur Gueta | 01.02.25
מוח הדמיה
From birth to old age - How our brain transforms through life
Pruning, reorganization, connectivity, and degeneration - how does our brain change throughout life, and how does this affect our functioning?  
Rotem Mika/ Weizmann Institute of Science | 12.27.24
בארי ווילמור וסוניטה ווליאימס בתחנת החלל
Rescue mission delay keeps astronauts stranded in space
Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore continue to wait for rescue after being left at the International Space Station amid shuttle issues; SpaceX inspects security violations
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.27.24
הנרי בן 124
World's oldest living crocodile celebrates 124th birthday
Henry, the father of over 10,000 offspring, is thought to be one of the oldest animals ever documented and is continuing to grow with age, weighing nearly a ton
Meshi Ayad | 12.25.24
פרס נובל
Nobel Prizes 2024: Celebrating artificial intelligence
This year’s Nobel Prizes underscore the transformative impact of the artificial intelligence revolution currently underway, with notable connections to the achievements recognized in physics and chemistry
Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.21.24
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
An insatiable curiosity. High school student Carl Sagan, 1951
The astronomer who brought the cosmos closer to us
Marking 90 years since the birth of Carl Sagan, a trailblazer in planetary science and astrobiology, who became an iconic advocate for science in the media and the public sphere through popular books and a successful TV series  
Ettay Nevo/Weizmann Institute of Science | 12.13.24
Laboratory experiments simulating deep-ocean conditions confirmed that dissolved oxygen levels increased in the presence of the nodules. Polymetallic nodules from the ocean floor in a laboratory
The enigma of dark oxygen
Natural metal nodules release oxygen in the dark depths of the ocean, challenging the long-held belief that oxygen production is impossible without photosynthesis 
Shaked Engelberg / The Davidson Institute of Science | 12.13.24
פריצת הגדר בגבול עזה
Can seismic data prevent another October 7?
Researchers from Tel Aviv University identified weak seismic signals linked to vehicle movements inside Gaza before Hamas' attack
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.08.24
אילוסטרציה של זוג עצוב
Do men and women really experience pain differently?
Research reveals that substances naturally secreted in the body interact differently with receptors in males and females, potentially altering how each gender's brain perceives painful stimuli
Tal Fisher/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.06.24
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
Chaim Weizmann
From science to statehood: Celebrating Chaim Weizmann’s 150th birthday
Israel’s first president was not only a statesman but also the chemist who discovered how to harness bacteria to produce acetone; Chaim Weizmann skillfully leveraged his scientific achievements and prestige to advance the founding of the State of Israel
Dr. Tom Bielik/Davidson Institute of Science | 12.04.24
סימנים שהתגלו על העצמות והעידו על תהליך החניטה של בני משפחת האצולה קאומון
Mummification found in late Medieval France, study
Experts locate remains with surgical wounds dating back to 16th century French nobles; process likely used to preserve bodies before final burial 
Yogev Israeli | 12.04.24
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