August 20, 2026

The LINK service spacecraft approaches the Swift Space Telescope in Earth orbit.

Swift Space Telescope Rescue Mission Fails; It Is Expected to Burn Up in the Atmosphere

NASA and Katalyst have called off an attempt to raise the orbit of the long-standing space observatory after problems with the LINK service spacecraft prevented it from making a safe approach and capture. Swift itself is still largely intact, but without
Storm in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Acre amid preparations for sea level rise in Israel

"Coastal planning should consider a two-meter rise in sea level — not 75 centimeters"

The veteran coastal engineer points to a rapid rate of rise in Hadera, a gap of about 24 centimeters between sea level and the reference point used for planning, and a decrease in the supply of sand from the south. The Ministry of Environmental Protection:
A woman looks out the window of her house at interceptions and smoke over the city, with a supportive hand resting on her shoulder.

Review of 68 studies: Psychological distress after October 7th was linked to ongoing and cumulative exposure

The review does not present a single national rate of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or depression. It points to significant differences between groups and heightened vulnerability among those who have faced combat, loss, evacuation, economic stress, and
Human brain against the background of DNA helices. Could rare genetic variants delay Alzheimer's disease?

Science study casts doubt on genes thought to protect against Alzheimer's

New investigation points to controversial changes in patient data and suspected image duplications in several studies that identified genetic variants that supposedly protect against Alzheimer's. Independent studies still leave the biological possibility open
Snakes and lizards found in the Natufian layers of the Nahal Cave Terrace in Carmel

Comprehensive study: The Natufians in Carmel ate snakes and lizards for about 3,000 years

Analysis of thousands of bones from 20 layers in the terrace of the Stream Cave revealed repeated cut marks on 82 snake vertebrae. The new study expands on previous findings and shows that reptiles were a regular food source, especially