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Aliens abduct a human into their flying saucer. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Belief in alien visits to Earth is getting out of control - here's why it's so dangerous 

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In an article accepted for publication in the Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, Tony Milligan, a researcher in the philosophy of ethics, King's College London, argues that the belief in alien visitation is no longer a whim, but a widespread social problem
Masada. Photo: Omer Zaevi, excavation expedition from Masada

Contrary to myth: the Roman siege of Masada did not last several years but only a few weeks

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The researchers: "According to the common myth, the Romans harassed the rebels in Masada for three years. An innovative survey using advanced technologies revealed that the siege by the Roman army was a focused and relatively quick operation."
[:he]A woman is running in the desert, wearing a turquoise tunic and dark pants, in a quiet and open landscape.[:]

How do sweat wicking fabrics work?

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A precise dosage of water-repellent materials, alongside spacious weaving and utilization of the power of the capillaries, have upgraded the sporting experience for many. The science behind the "drifit"
Web image showing the quasar J0148 circled in red. The upper small image shows the central black hole and the lower the stellar emission from the host galaxy.

How did black holes get so big and so fast? The answer lies in dark matter

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The coral reef in Eilat, under artificial night lighting. Photo: Shaf Ben Ezra

Contaminate the DNA - how does artificial lighting harm fish?

Israeli researchers examined the effects of light pollution on reef fish and found that sleep disturbances are not a problem reserved only for humans
Dr. Elena Kogan-Zahavi from the Antiquities Authority, who uncovered one of the graves about 30 years ago, in the graves after their preservation

Spectacularly beautiful wall paintings from the Roman period that were discovered in Ashkelon are being revealed for the first time and will be accessible to the public

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The paintings, which decorate ancient tombs of wealthy people, were discovered decades ago but few got to see them. Now, they are preserved by the conservation experts of the Antiquities Authority near the marina, funded by the municipality of Ashkelon.
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What predicts your cancer type?

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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which flew NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sonny Williams on a manned test flight to the International Space Station, is seen docked at the front dock of the Harmony Module. The image was taken from the window of SpaceX's Dragon Endeavor spacecraft docked in the port adjacent to the Starliner. Credit: NASA A

Is the Starliner spacecraft stuck in space? NASA answers frequently asked questions about the status of the astronauts' return

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NASA is expected to make a decision by the end of August when and how to return the two astronauts stuck on the space station
Most of the wolves in Israel are found in the Golan Heights and the Arabah. Photo: Shlomo Priceblom

About wolves and other animals: how does the predator affect the mammals in the Golan Heights?

A new Israeli study examined how the presence of wolves affects the activity of large mammals. The findings reinforce the importance of the predator in maintaining the integrity of the ecosystem
A long-tailed macaque with a plastic cup in Singapore. Almost everywhere there are people, there is also plastic. Photography: Amos Chua

What happens when plastic reaches the forests and what does it have to do with monkeys?

Description: Drone image of cluster 27 in northeastern Mongolia. A red circle marks the location of the excavated burial. The additional map shows the location of cluster 27 in red and two additional compound sites along the long wall (clusters 23 and 24) in black. Credit: Dan Golan.

An elite tomb from the pre-Mongolian period was discovered in Mongolia

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This discovery provides vital insights into the local communities, their networks and organization during the 12th century AD - a period characterized by post-imperial instability and intense political competition
Principal - one of the panels with ancient rock paintings in Colombia. Photo: University of Exeter

12,500 Years: Ancient Art in the Amazon Reveals Secrets of Prehistoric Ecology

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The Sun is now again approaching its 11-year "Schwab Cycle" maximum activity, here image taken by Solar Orbiter in October 2023. Credit: ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/EUI Team

A cosmic mystery solved? New evidence shows that the planets influence the Sun's magnetic cycles.

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Researchers identify eddy currents in the Sun, called Rossby waves, as mediating the tidal effects of Venus, Earth and Jupiter on the Sun's magnetic activity
The drainage canal from the days of the Second Temple. Photo by Emil Eljam, Antiquities Authority

Jerusalem - from prosperity to destruction.

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New findings from the ancient drainage canal that operated in Jerusalem 2000 years ago tell the story of the city in the days of the Second Temple - from prosperity to destruction
Live near open spaces. Illustration: depositphotos.com

How much will we agree to compromise on real estate prices linked to agriculture? | angle

Living near agricultural land was previously considered an undesirable situation, but it seems that this assumption is no longer necessarily true. A new Israeli study shines a spotlight on the changing preferences of Israelis with the help of market analysis
The engravings in Gobkali Tepa are considered to be the oldest calendar in the world. Credit: Dr. Martin Sweatman

A 12,000-year-old lunar-solar calendar - the oldest in the world, was discovered on a column at an archaeological site in Turkey

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Research at the 12,000-year-old site of Gobekli Tepe in Turkey suggests that the engravings on ancient pillars probably represent the world's oldest solar calendar, possibly created to commemorate a comet strike
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The Asian tiger mosquito - are you to blame for West Nile fever in Israel?

Asian tiger mosquitoes are also responsible for West Nile fever but also for other serious diseases, and the proliferation of these mosquitoes and mosquitoes in general is closely related to the climate crisis
Testing one of the engine components of the Starliner spacecraft on the International Space Station. Photo: NASA

Is the task possible? NASA and Boeing are moving forward with assessments for the Starliner flight test back to Earth

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Is consciousness continuous or composed of "eureka moments"?

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A new research method proposes to analyze changes in behavior and leaps in learning to study consciousness, using sudden increases in learning - "eureka moments" - to identify conscious thought processes and study the mechanisms
A reconstruction of what might have looked like the structure of a hunter-gatherer community Credit York University Center Year

Household management 11,000 years ago: New study reveals hunter-gatherer homes were surprisingly organized

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Archaeological findings at the famous Mesolithic site 'Star Ker' in North Yorkshire suggest that hunter-gatherers maintained an orderly living space by allocating specific areas for different domestic activities
The amphitheater in Caesarea. From Wikipedia

Distribution of prizes for second and third place in the Olympics - Herod's idea

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Over the course of hundreds of years, a wreath of olive leaves was given only to the winners of the Olympic sports, who also received considerable funding from the cities that represented, until about a decade before the end of the first century BC King Herod held games
Astronaut on Mars round trip will last more than three years A Hrefhttps Depositphotoscom Illustration Depositphotoscom A

Will expired drugs harm future missions to Mars?

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"Those responsible for the health of spaceflight crews will have to find ways to extend the validity of drugs to complete a three-year mission to Mars, choose drugs with a longer shelf life or
A ring with an engraving of the goddess Athena that was discovered in Carmel Photo by Emil Algam Israel Antiquities Authority

An approximately 1,800-year-old ring, with the goddess of war engraved on it, was discovered by a boy in Carmel

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The boy Yair Whitson from Haifa discovered during a trip a bronze ring with the goddess Athena engraved on it * The impressive ring was handed over to the State Treasures * Yair and his family came on a tour of the new National Archaeological Museum of
Petroglyphs of animals in the Negev. Credit: Laura Ravachin, INTK, Academy of Art, Vienna

World-renowned ancient rock art in the Negev faces immediate destruction

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The ancient rock paintings in Mount Mahia are in danger from lichens that cause rapid erosion of the rocks. Prof. Irit Nir and Prof. Ariel Kushmaro from Ben Gurion University also participated in the study
Fires on the border between Israel and Lebanon. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The war on the hive: how do the fires affect the bee population in Israel?

Following the severe fires in the north, the beehives were also damaged - what might be the cost of the damage and is there anything that can be done to restore them?
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