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Birth of a black hole from a collapsing star – The black hole itself is not visible; around it is an expanding envelope of dust and gas that is drawn in. Credit: Keith Miller, Caltech/IPAC – SELab.
A star in Andromeda “disappeared” without a supernova – and appears to have collapsed directly into a black hole
Analysis of observations from 2005 to 2023 indicates a “failed supernova”: core collapse into a black hole, ejection of outer layers, creation of dust and infrared glow that could remain visible for decades to come
HIV virus. Illustration: depositphotos.com
The microbiome as a hidden protector: Gut bacteria partially compensate for HIV damage to the intestinal mucosa
Non-invasive hippocampal-focused brain stimulation reduced intrusive memories in PTSD: Preliminary findings from Tel Aviv University
Life on Earth is a matter of luck. Illustration: depositphotos.com
Finding water is not enough: Study suggests rare “chemical gold zone” that could allow life on rocky planets
The climate crisis does not respect laws, certainly not anti-scientific ones. Illustration: depositphotos.com
Trump overturns EPA’s “risk finding” – dismantling the foundation of federal climate regulation in the US
Comet Lovejoy (2011). Illustration: depositphotos.com
A new comet may be visible in April 2026 if it survives an extremely close pass near the Sun
Overview of the experimental setup for tactile detection in a granular substrate. (a) Human experimental setup, showing a participant's finger scooping sand into a box filled with sand, with an LED strip guiding the path of movement and a cube buried in fixed positions. (b) Robotic experimental setup, including a UR5 arm with a tactile sensor and a cube buried in sand. (c) Schematic diagram of the scooping process. Credit: Queen Mary University of London.
New study: Humans are capable of “remote touch” and identify objects buried in sand before contact
Prof. Hila Mai on the Tel Aviv 360 podcast. Photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson
Podcast: The Next Step of Evolution – The Magic of Bones
Prof. Rafi Bistritzer. Photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson's Office
Podcast: Prof. Rafi Bistritzer on the "magic angle" in graphene and the birth of the field of twistronics
Prof. Ron Margolin, Tel Aviv University. Screenshot.
Podcast: The Great Mysteries of Science – Is There Intelligence in the Universe? (Episode 4)

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Space and astronomy

Glowing clouds and hollow bubbles mark a powerful star-forming cradle in the Large Magellanic Cloud, 160,000 light-years away. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, R. Indebetouw
Hubble captures dazzling “cradle” of young stars in the Large Magellanic Cloud
Scientists have identified a pathway that allows nutrients to move from Europa's surface to the ocean beneath. Salty ice could sink through the ice shell and potentially nourish life in the dark waters below. Credit: NASA
Ice on Europa's moon may be quietly providing life-sustaining nutrients for a hidden subsurface ocean
Dr. Sian Proctor on stage at the Ilan Ramon Conference, Tel Aviv 1/28/2026. Photo: Avi Blizovsky
Dr. Sean “Leo” Proctor at the Ilan Ramon Conference: “Art is part of the way to open up space to everyone”

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environment and energy

Passive cooling system developed at the Technion. Photo: Haim Singer
Researchers from the Technion and Cornell Tech have developed passive air cooling – without electricity and without pollution
Heat wave in the city. Illustration: depositphotos.com
Extreme heat doesn't affect everyone the same—and it could deepen inequality in cities
US President Donald Trump downplays the importance of scientific findings regarding global warming in the event of withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. Screenshot from YOUTUBE
The National Academy of Sciences warns: Discussions on withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and the Climate Convention could harm science, the economy, and national security

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Computing and technology

Quantum computing, sometimes a bit represents both a zero and a one. Illustration: depositphotos.com
Quantum computing without intermediate measurements: Demonstration of a “tool” for error-proof logic
Bots are involved in elections. Illustration: depositphotos.com
Swarms of AI personas: The silent threat to democracy that already speaks to us online
A network of artificial intelligence agents. Illustration: depositphotos.com
A network of artificial intelligence agents “talks to itself” – and researchers are listening from the inside

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Biology and Medicine

Genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2. Illustration: depositphotos.com
BRCA genes not only protect against cancer but also regulate DNA repair pathways in a complex manner
Alzheimer's. Illustration: depositphotos.com
From cancer to Alzheimer's: Engineered immune cells reduce protein deposits in the brain
Different types of skin diseases. Illustration: depositphotos.com
The relationship between skin development and immune defense

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Society and history

Taking soil samples from the Karnak temple area in Egypt. Credit: Dr. Ben Pennington
Research: The Karnak Temple was built on an “island” created by the Nile, and may have been chosen based on creation myths
A hunting relief from the palace of Ashurbanipal in Nineveh, Assyria. The find is on display at the British Museum in London. Illustration: depositphotos.com
The Tides That Built Cities: How Water Dynamics Could Shape the Formation of Sumerian Culture
Ancient Greek culture. Photograph by © Giannis Kassis, reproduced
Genetic research: Residents of the Mani region in southern Greece represent one of the genetically oldest populations in Europe

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Science in Israel

The Trump administration is harming higher education institutions from many directions. Illustration via ideogram.ai
The upheaval in American science: What will remain of Trump's policies and how uncertainty is harming the next generation of researchers
The "Dror 1" satellite. Illustration: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
SNC 2026 Report: Israeli Space Industry Transitions from Defense to Global National Infrastructure
Multiplication table. Illustration: DEPOSITPHOTOS
How to teach math so that students are not afraid?

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