October 13, 2025

A small asteroid almost hit Earth over Antarctica, as it passed within the altitude range of the International Space Station. Illustration: depositphotos.com

So close! A small asteroid passed 428 km above Antarctica

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A space rock 1–3 meters in diameter passed at an altitude similar to the ISS orbit; it was discovered hours after the pass, and observations from the Las Cumbres Observatory allowed for a precise trajectory determination
Soldiers painted on the walls of Babylon, in the Pergamon Museum, Berlin. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Neharda Chapter Two: Jewish Military Activity in Babylon – The Hanilai and Hasinai Revolt: Rebels or Greedy and Prosperous?

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Based on "Jewish Antiquities" as a single source, the rebellion of the Nehardea brothers is examined in the context of the weakness of the Parthian kingdom, the possible financing mechanisms (including suspicion of taking over the half-shekel money), and its implications for the Nehardea community.
Coral bleaching in the Seychelles. The collapse of the reefs is reaching frightening numbers. Illustration: depositphotos.com

New reality: Report states that the world has crossed the first climate tipping point

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International report warns that warm-water coral reefs are collapsing and that we are close to the collapse of the Amazon, ice sheets and ocean currents – and calls on COP30 leaders to act immediately
The first vocal repertoire described for a deer in the wild. Photo: Dr. Amir Arnon

The secret language of the Israeli deer: The first vocal repertoire revealed

New research reveals for the first time the courtship, threat and warning sounds of one of Israel's symbolic animals – and shows how deciphering the language could help save it from extinction
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