Science Panorama

How does a vessel made of 100,000 tons of steel stay safely afloat? How does a nuclear reactor help launch aircraft from the deck? And how can a jet land safely on a runway just 100 meters long? The aircraft carriers at the center of U.S. operations against Iran are engineering marvels, harnessing the laws of physics into operational capability.

How can we issue a real-time alert when a missile is launched from thousands of kilometers away, predict where it is likely to land, and even intercept it mid-flight? The answer lies in radar systems, which put physics to work not only in air defense, but also in safety, medicine, research, and many other fields.

Unusual geometric shapes, sophisticated designs, and advanced materials are only the visible layer of the physics and engineering that allow fighter jets to evade radar detection – and catch an enemy off guard on its own territory.

For the first time in more than half a century, humans will leave low Earth orbit and fly close to the Moon—without landing. Artemis II is meant to be the next step toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface, but major – and costly – challenges still lie ahead.

2025 was another record-breaking year, with more than 300 successful launches, breakthrough missions, and major advances in new rockets. A recap of 2025 in space.

We all love the cheerful tail-wagging of our four-legged friends. But why do dogs wag their tails—and why do they do it far more often than their wild relatives?

Researchers and engineers from Israel are advancing a mission to search for signs of life on Jupiter’s moon Europa

For centuries, missiles and rockets have played a dual role in human progress—sometimes advancing science, but more often serving as instruments of destruction. How were these technologies developed? What are they capable of? And how do we defend against them?

What is uranium enrichment? How is it done? Why is it so technically complex — and why is it crucial for both nuclear energy and weapons?

From Galileo’s contraptions to computers, from butterfly collections to dinosaurs. Even if you’re stuck at home, you can still make an online visit to nature and science museums around the world

Naegleria fowleri is a single-celled organism commonly found in warm freshwater. In rare cases, it can enter the human brain and lead to a rapidly lethal outcome—as recently occurred in Texas. What do we know about this deadly organism, and how can we reduce the risk?

Israel’s only particle accelerator for carbon-14 separation offers a unique glimpse into the distant and recent past of the Land of Israel and its inhabitants.

From ancient Polynesian seafarers to nuclear submarines, from traders in camel caravans to astronauts – everyone must successfully navigate from one place to another. Throughout history, humanity has developed many sophisticated methods to find its way and refine the skill and art of navigation.

When was the last time you went out with friends or called your mom? Social connections are just as important for your health as a vigorous workout at the gym or a balanced diet.

Miniaturized medical devices, green technology, advanced radar systems, and new methods in artificial intelligence are just some of the technologies developed by Prof. Yonina Eldar of the Weizmann Institute of Science, recipient of the Israel Prize in Engineering Research and one of the world’s leading researchers in signal processing.

Understanding our brain requires more than just analyzing its structure—we must see it in action. This led to the development of fMRI: functional magnetic resonance imaging.

Dopamine is associated with Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia, plays a critical role in learning and movement processes, and determines what brings us satisfaction and what we become addicted to. The brain’s multi-functional mediator.

Pruning, reorganization, connectivity, and degeneration – how does our brain change throughout life, and how does this affect our functioning?

Even in cave paintings, human figures are depicted without beards. When and why did modern humans begin to part ways with their natural appearance and start removing facial hair?

Twenty years ago fossils of dwarfed humans were discovered on an island in Indonesia. Researchers continue to debate how these hominins arrived there and where they fit in our evolutionary history. Recent findings have only added complexity to the picture.

To effectively confront the climate crisis, humanity must collectively recognize our responsibility for the environmental damage caused and our moral obligation to address our mistakes with determination and fairness

Countries worldwide are advancing technologies to generate electricity from massive solar panel arrays in space, aiming to harness continuous solar energy for a sustainable and reliable power source.

The autumnal equinox is a good time to revisit ancient astronomical ideas and explore new concepts for experiential teaching.

Are there cells in the brain that respond to a specific concept or entity, such as a particular actress? Science’s answer changed from a casual chuckle to a confident “yes” and then to a more nuanced “not exactly.”