A rock-cut mikveh from the late Second Temple period has been uncovered during excavations beneath Jerusalem’s Western Wall Plaza. A mikveh is a ritual bath used for full-body immersion in naturally…
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Moon landings, asteroid missions and new telescopes: Here are the top spaceflight moments to look forward to in 2026
From astronauts circling the moon to spacecraft reaching Mercury and asteroids near Earth, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for space exploration. Governments and private companies alike…
NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Texas may get a moonship, not space shuttle Discovery
Houston, we may have a problem … for your senators’ plans to bring a NASA space shuttle to Texas. NASA’s new chief Jared Isaacman said a controversial proposal to move…
In a first, orcas and dolphins seen possibly hunting together
Orcas are renowned hunters. Now, they have surprised scientists with an unexpected twist — possibly getting help from dolphins. In the waters off British Columbia, marine ecologist Sarah Fortune and…
Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety
Summary: New research following children for more than a decade links high screen exposure before age two to accelerated brain maturation, slower decision-making, and increased anxiety by adolescence. Infants with…
Artemis 2 moon astronauts rehearse for launch day (photos)
NASA’s first crewed mission toward the moon in more than half a century moved closer to liftoff recently, as the Artemis 2 astronauts completed a full launch day dress rehearsal…
Rare Roman-Era enamelled fibula found near Grudziądz
A rare, enamelled fibula unearthed near Grudziądz is being hailed as only the second discovery of its kind in Poland. Members of the Grudziądz Fortress Association found the artefact during…
Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism
Summary: Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions. This difference supports the theory that an imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory signaling may…
Viewpoint: RFK, Jr.’s cronies offered global vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit $1 million to debate the safety of vaccines. He said no. Why? They’re disingenuous and nuts
Several years ago, people representing RFK Jr., who at the time was head of the anti-vaccine group, Children’s Health Defense, offered me $50,000 to debate him about the safety of…
Doubting Your Doubts Can Boost Motivation
Summary: When people facing uncertainty about an important identity goal are nudged to question the validity of their own doubts, their commitment to that goal actually increases. The research demonstrates…
