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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

שבר עצם הזרוע מהאתר מאטה מנגה (משמאל) מוצגת באותו קנה מידה כמו העצם של הומו פלורסיינסיס ממערת ליאנג בואה

700,000-year-old remains of miniature humanoid discovered

The discovery in Indonesia strengthens the hypothesis Homo Floresiensis, also dubbed 'hobbit,' stood at one meter tall and its early ancestors were even shorter

Yogev Israeli | 08.08.24

Science behind Algeria Olympic boxer that ignited trans firestorm

Imane Khelif's victory over Italian opponent sparked controversy after claims of elevated testosterone levels led some to call her male, but expert says such results scientifically flawed; she will compete for Olympic gold medal on Friday

Eitan Gefen | 08.07.24

Scientists propose a lunar Noah's Ark to preserve Earth's biorepository

With over 8 million species on Earth and more than 1 million threatened, the lunar installation would enable long-term storage of samples from the most endangered animals in a passive and durable facility

Ynetnews | 08.07.24

To reach the diamonds, one would have to travel more than 400 kilometers deep.

Water is from the Moon, diamonds are from Mercury

A Chinese spacecraft discovered evidence of water-bearing crystals on the Moon, while researchers speculate on the existence of a vast diamond layer deep within Mercury, veteran Chandra X-ray Observatory faces the risk of closure; This Week in Space

Ettay Nevo, Davidson Institute of Science | 08.03.24

Alternative medicine trends adopted by Paris athletes, shunned by doctors

Cupping therapy, cryotherapy and other recovery methods quickly becoming hits in Olympic Village, making doctors worry they will make their way to hospitals

Yair Kattan | 07.31.24

Man-made climate change brings summer rain storms, study

Researchers find ongoing climate crisis leads to inconsistent rainfall variability resulting in uneven rainfall and intense summer showers

Yogev Israeli | 07.29.24

A potentially habitable moon cave

Researchers discover first indications of a horizontal cave at the base of a vertical shaft on the Moon, which could provide shelter for astronauts from the harsh conditions on the lunar surface

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.27.24

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

יתושת הבית יתושה יתוש יתושים קדחת מערב הנילוס

Scorching Israeli June could be cause of dozens of West Nile fever deaths

West Nile virus cases in Israel spike to 540 with 36 deaths, fueled by climate change and heat waves, says Taub Center's Maya Sadeh

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 07.25.24

Animals suffer stress, anxiety during war, study shows

Tel Aviv University researchers present byproduct data observed while testing geckos before and after October 7, showing the sounds of explosions negatively impacts animals

Ilana Curiel | 07.24.24

Fish bites: the sargo's teeth are a menace to Israeli swimmers

One of the most common fish in the Mediterranean Sea has become an increasing hassle to Israeli swimmers due to its painful bite that could even prove dangerous

Yogev Israeli | 07.22.24

How should we bathe? Enhance your hygiene routine with optimal bathing practices, Solid soaps

Diving deep: Shower science

How can we ensure our skin and hair stay healthy during bathing?

Segev Naveh Tassa / Davidson Institute of Science | 07.20.24

Israel will be 'unbearably' hot by 2100, report says

Israel Meteorological Service study into climate events suggest frequency of heat waves, less rain and rising temperatures will make living in Israel impossible in the future

Ilana Curiel | 07.17.24

משימה פרטית שמטשטשת את הגבולות עם משימות חלל מקצועיות. היציאה להליכת חלל מחללית דרגון

Boundary-breaking private mission: This week in space

SpaceX poised to launch first Polaris mission as early as July, NASA's Moon program facing further delays, and an unexpected Chinese Tianlong-3 rocket launch

Ettay Nevo/Davidson Institute of Science | 07.12.24

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