July 30, 2026

Prof. Hussam Hayek from the Technion will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom for 2026

Prof. Hussam Hayek from the Technion will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom for 2026

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The award will be presented to Hayek in recognition of his contributions to science, health, innovation, and society. His research focuses on non-invasive diagnosis of diseases using chemical signatures in breath and skin, and he holds more than 100 patents.
Conceptual illustration of a diffractive solar sail.

Hidden physics complicates the dream of launching sailing spacecraft to other stars

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A new theoretical study points to another problem with interstellar light sails: As they approach relativistic speeds, the Doppler effect and the deflection of light reduce the efficiency of the thrust. In one of the weakest contributions of light, even
Neanderthal man next to Homo sapiens. Illustration: shutterstock

The last Neanderthals in northwestern Europe were more connected than we thought

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Genetic data from 27 Neanderthals who lived in northwestern Europe less than 52,500 years ago show that the groups in the region were relatively related. The researchers found no evidence of extensive mating between relatives, late genetic mixing
Why does even a simple action sometimes seem like a huge effort?

Why does even a simple action sometimes seem like a huge effort?

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Effort is not determined solely by the force the body is required to exert. A study conducted among 100 subjects found that expectation, positive or negative feedback, and personal motivation level change the way we
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