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A recent study reveals how aging in the amphibian axolotl is nearly completely halted.

Kosmos 482, which sparked concern due to the uncertainty surrounding the timing and location of its reentry, fell into the Indian Ocean without causing injuries or damage.

A decades-old Soviet spacecraft on course to crash into Earth after spending more than five decades in orbit, NASA faces a major budget cut, and Japan moves closer to landing on the Moon. This Week in Space

In Iron Age Britain, women remained with their families while men migrated to join them. A new study uncovers a surprising ancient social structure — one that challenges what we thought we knew.

One of the primary obstacles on the path to settling Mars is its frigid climate. A new study proposes addressing this issue by triggering a greenhouse effect.

The devastating wildfires in the Jerusalem Hills rank among the most severe in Israel’s history. What do they reveal about our changing climate, and are they part of a growing trend

Could Earth’s fresh water—and life—have emerged earlier than we thought?

The veteran astronaut returns from space, changes and innovations aboard the Chinese space station, and how does one lose a spacecraft? This Week in Space

Researchers have harnessed a protein from the tiny creatures to protect healthy tissues during cancer radiation treatments.

A study found that well-being is shaped by both a person’s status on the social ladder and how it stacks up against others’

Molecules identified in a distant planet’s atmosphere form on Earth only through biological activity.

Extremely resilient chemicals are a major environmental hazard. A new study might pave the way to a cleaner world.

A development led by an Israeli scientist has significantly improved the image quality of ground-based telescopes. “These are the sharpest images we’ll see this decade.”

Researchers from Japan and Indonesia have developed a new generation of cyborg cockroaches, merging miniaturized technology with the insects’ remarkable natural abilities.

A new study warns that without urgent action to address the climate crisis, extreme weather could claim the lives of up to 2.3 million people in European cities by the end of the century.

A major fellowship to a researcher studying high-energy astrophysical phenomena, an Israeli experiment launching aboard a private space mission, a farewell to a groundbreaking space telescope, and a closer look at what happens to bones in space. This Week in Space.

Project to launch a second Israeli spacecraft to the moon was frozen after failing to secure the necessary funding, but SpaceIL’s educational initiatives will continue as usual; Freezing the mission does not mean it has been abandoned, officials say

Private astronauts are once again pushing the boundaries of exploration, satellites are helping detect wildfires, and scientists have uncovered intriguing organic molecules on Mars. This Week in Space.

Boeing faces another test flight, India’s Moon program gains momentum, galaxies are aging faster than scientists once thought.

The Dragon spacecraft Freedom splashed down as planned off the Florida coast, carrying two Starliner astronauts who were originally scheduled to spend just eight days aboard the International Space Station, but ended up remaining there for nine months.

Arctic sea ice is melting at a much faster rate than previously expected. A new study warns that within just two and a half years, the Arctic Ocean could experience its first nearly ice-free summer—a dramatic milestone in the unfolding climate crisis.

NASA is initiating layoffs as part of a cost-cutting plan. Meanwhile, a powerful new space telescope has launched, 128 new moons have been discovered orbiting Saturn, and the Voyager spacecraft are getting a life-extending strategy. This Week in Space.

In a groundbreaking treatment, insulin-producing cells sourced from a young woman’s own body were successfully implanted, effectively eliminating the need for daily injections.

The prestigious Israeli prize this year will honor groundbreaking achievements in physics, antiviral research, chemical catalysis, discoveries in plant immunity, and architectural innovation in China.