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Life-friendly world? In first, atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (131+ words) The rocky planet LHS 1140b, located 48 light-years away, may have liquid water on its surface; it opens a new window into the search for habitable worlds outside our Solar System...
In world first, Weizmann Institute engineers bacteria that grow fast on diet of CO₂
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (129+ words) The Times of Israel ‘It’s like magic’: In world first, Weizmann scientists on path to create food from air Researchers engineer bacteria that grow fast on diet of CO₂ with eventual aim of developing microbial food products for humans and animals…...
Your digital footprint can lead right to your front door | The Times of Israel
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (366+ words) What about the information about you that’s already out there—without your permission? It’s all still online, and it’s a lot easier to find than you think. Most people don’t realize how much of their personal life is sitting on…...
Indian Ocean may impact long, dry winter spells in Eastern Mediterranean – study
6+ day, 5+ min ago (47+ words) Hebrew University findings could help improve seasonal forecasting of drought risk in parched Levant...
El Niño could bring deadly floods, vicious winds, huge hailstones to Israel
1+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) Life-threatening urban flooding, wind gusts of up to 150 kilometers (93 miles) per hour, oversized hailstones and extensive lightning storms could hit Israel as the El Niño phenomenon tightens its grip, the Israel Meteorological Service has warned to help authorities to prepare....
UN panel warns unchecked AI development may lead to 'catastrophic' harm
2+ week, 3+ day ago (473+ words) GENEVA, Switzerland (Reuters) — Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology will not cause catastrophic harm, a United Nations independent panel warned on Wednesday. A preliminary report by the UN’s…...
Polarizing Israeli-born Harvard astronomer picked to lead White House UFO council
2+ week, 3+ day ago (599+ words) Avi Loeb vows to brief public and create website to share findings of team tasked with investigating origins of mysterious orbs and other objects reported by military personnel...
KKL-JNF allots NIS 13 million for firefighting gear in 94 forest-adjacent communities
2+ week, 4+ day ago (185+ words) The KKL-JNF Jewish National Fund announced Tuesday that it would spend NIS 13 million ($4.4 million) to equip 94 communities located next to forests across central Israel with essential wildfire first response equipment. The organization’s central region encompasses around 440,000 dunams (109,000 acres) of planted…...
Germany hit by record temperatures as deadly European heatwave moves east
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (183+ words) Authorities urge people to save water, as temperatures climb way above seasonal average; heatwave in Germany to give way to thunderstorms on Sunday...
External AI tools blocked from public hospital networks over cyber safety fears
3+ week, 1+ day ago (26+ words) Hospital employees can no longer reach ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini from work computers, as Health Ministry sounds alarm over potential cyberattacks, leaks of sensitive medical information...