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A Brief History Of Measurements

How long does a second last? Who determined the length of a meter and the weight of a Kilo? How were the units that we use to measure weight and distances determined?

calendar 24.2.2025
reading-time 6 minutes

The Shifting Rainfall Patterns

Recent research suggests that the Eastern Mediterranean region is likely to experience fewer rainy days in the future, accompanied by more intense rainfall during each event. What fundamental scientific principles help explain these projected changes?

calendar 14.12.2024
reading-time 6 minutes

The Air Conditioner Clash – On Men, Women and Heat Perception

Do Women Really Feel Colder Than Men? What Does the Research Say?

calendar 31.8.2024
reading-time 4 minutes

Where Did The Ice Vanish? On Wind and Glacier Dynamics

A new study found that the average daily temperature in the Everest region remains unchanged, yet its glaciers are melting – due to the wind.

calendar 6.6.2024
reading-time 5 minutes

An Israeli Drone On The Moon: This Week In Space

An achievement for the Israeli startup company Hopper, surprising findings about the moon, and especially close black holes.

calendar 20.9.2023
reading-time 6 minutes

Record Breaking Summer – What’s Up With The Environment?

How unusual is the heat of the current summer and is it related to the climate crisis?

calendar 3.8.2023
reading-time 8 minutes

The Climate Crisis: Harder and Clearer Than Ever Before

The IPCC report unambiguously implicates greenhouse gas emissions in global warming and calls for immediate action, before it is too late

calendar 19.8.2021
reading-time 6 minutes

Among the Causes of Multiple Sclerosis: Heat and Salt

Israeli study: changes in the cellular environment damage the nerves’ insulating coating

calendar 15.10.2018
reading-time 4 minutes

Why does pumping water vapors out of a closed container sometimes lead to boiling? Ronen

When pumping out the vapors from a closed container half-filled with water at room

calendar 22.2.2012
reading-time 1 minutes

What are the requirements for a successful distillation? Ariel

I tried to demonstrate to my students how boiling temperature can be used for distilling

calendar 14.2.2012
reading-time 5 minutes