science

This week in Jewish history: Herzl writes Der Judenstaat, Byzantines betray the Jews

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
15/02/2025

Was the emergence of intelligent life on Earth just a fluke? Some scientists think not

The new theory was devised by a team of two geobiologists and two astronomers.

By REUTERS
14/02/2025

Chronic stress raises brain noise: Why Israelis might shout louder

Could chronic stress explain why some Israelis shout louder?

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot.

New medical school to be established at the Weizmann Institute of Science

The Israeli Council for Higher Education has approved the name of a medical school after Aaron and Miriam Gutwirth set to train 40 physician-scientists annually.

How dust movement is helping us understand magnetic fields and planet formation

Planets originate from protoplanetary disks, circulating disks of gas and dust that develop around young stars, a recent study revealed.

By BEN EDIDIN
09/02/2025

The 'unsung heroes': Life-sustaining roles of pollinators and parasitoids

“By studying them, we’re not just learning about their world; we’re finding ways to make our own world more sustainable," Prof. Segoli said.

Sponsored 31/01/2025

Asteroid the size of 289 Squishmallows has 'very small' chance of hitting Earth in 2032

Using the ESA's measurement, asteroid 2024 YR4 may range anywhere from 200 to 500 Squishmallows, or roughly half of the size of the average child's collection.

30/01/2025

AI model predicts celiac disease years before diagnosis, study finds

Israeli researchers develop machine learning system that could identify at-risk patients up to four years early, potentially transforming screening for the widespread autoimmune condition.

Guiding Israel’s next generation: Inside the Closing Ranks initiative

Nine-year-old voluntary mentoring organization to help some of the many young Israelis in need of emotional support and guidance after October 7

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