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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

Burning bridges: Israeli cure could combat fatal breast cancer

A newly developed antibody-based treatment for the most aggressive type of breast cancer might also be used to treat many other malignancies

Davidson Institute of Science | 11.11.24

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

זוכי פרס נובל בכימיה לשנת 2024, ג'ון ג'אמפר, דמיס הסביס ודייוויד בייקר

Nobel Prize in chemistry 2024: Protein structure prediction and design

This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognizes three researchers who have developed groundbreaking tools for predicting and designing the three-dimensional structures of proteins

Dr. Gal Haimovich, Noam Leviatan, Davidson Institute of Science, Ori Berman | 10.13.24

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

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