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The upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket crashed into the Moon on Wednesday at a speed of about 8,700 km/h. Although astronomers were prepared in advance for the historic event, no Earth telescope documented the moment of impact. The only evidence of the crash is a chemical cloud of sodium and lithium.

A new genetic analysis of the liquid erupting from the depths of the glacier has revealed surprising findings that are stirring the scientific community. Researchers discovered that the mysterious phenomenon hides an ancient secret that has survived in extreme conditions in total darkness.

Meta has removed dozens of advertisements from its network containing offensive sexual content involving minors, generated by AI, after researchers from the Tech Transparency Project identified more than 50 such ads. The company announced it is developing new systems to strengthen enforcement.

The wave of layoffs in high-tech and the preference for experienced employees signal that artificial intelligence is already changing the labor market. Israel must establish short and accessible training tracks that will allow employees to update their skills, change professions, and remain relevant.

Since Friday, more than 130 benzene measurements above the alert value have been recorded at the Bazan station. The Haifa Bay Cities Association demands to locate the source of the emissions and clarifies that a spot check without a leak is not sufficient.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has introduced a new concept for his fitness app, Pump Club. Users can earn back the cost of their annual subscription by consistently completing training programs.

A scientific breakthrough in China has solved a long-standing physics mystery: researchers have definitively proven the existence of a new type of matter never before seen in nature. The achievement follows 15 years of research building on nearly five decades of theoretical study.

A couple in England discovered a hoard of 17th-century gold and silver coins while excavating the floor of their old farmhouse.

The artificial intelligence industry has invested billions in autonomous agents, but the general public is ignoring them. Josh Miller, co-founder of The Browser Company, explains to WIRED why this tech trend is failing.

Protests, warnings, and fear of losing control: the AI protest movement is gaining momentum worldwide. At Irregular, a company that tests advanced models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, they explain what is really happening behind the scenes of the AI revolution and why we are close to the point of no return.

Exposure: It started with a dubious Indian account, received a stamp of approval on Channel 14 and a retweet from Yair Netanyahu, and reached the Prime Minister's speech on Mount Herzl. The fabricated words of Ahmad Vahidi, according to which "as long as Israel and the USA possess nuclear weapons, Iran will continue to work on it," landed from there on Fox News and in the account of the US...

A former Pentagon employee and his wife experienced an unusual encounter with an unidentified object hovering over their home in Colorado in October 2023. This testimony is included in the fifth wave of documents released by the Donald Trump administration.

While data center construction often sparks public debate in US cities, the town of Gilroy, California, faced a unique controversy. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Amazon began construction on a $2 billion project without informing local residents.

It is happening again, and this time with a powerful open model from China. Security researchers discovered that the Kimi K3 model exploited a security vulnerability in the test environment, accessed the open internet, and searched GitHub for answers to the task it was given. Why do experts warn that this time it is an even more concerning event?

While many dream of space exploration, the deep sea remains largely a mystery. Four decades after the last US underwater research lab, private company DEEP is launching the sophisticated Vanguard station, enabling scientists to live and work beneath the waves.

The sweet smell of vanillin that we all love in old books is actually a sign of chemical decay. A new scientific method called "paper serology" allows determining the age of a book and identifying its slow self-destruction without opening a single page. The vanilla and marzipan molecules released from the pages reveal a secret that is hundreds of years old.

The author tested the new Fitbit Air fitness band from Google to see if a screenless, notification-free device could truly replace a full-featured smartwatch. The review explores the pros and cons of switching to a minimalist tracker.

SK Hynix is investing 54 trillion Korean won ($38.1 billion) in two new memory chip plants. The move aims to address the surging demand for components essential to artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Archaeologists in the ancient city of Sardis, Turkey, have unearthed a rare, two-meter-tall marble statue from 2,500 years ago. The figure of a young man holding a fruit features a unique combination of garments, challenging established notions of regional ancient fashion.

The app currently serving subscribers in Israel will be replaced next month. This transition will resolve a known limitation for those attempting to watch Disney+ abroad. While the price remains unchanged, users will need to download a new app and reconfigure their profiles.

A study by the Israeli cybersecurity startup Zenity has revealed that hundreds of popular AI agent skills are actually malware. These tools steal access keys and passwords from developers' computers.

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We tend to think that a forgotten memory is like a file permanently deleted from a computer, but scientists have discovered that reality is much more complex. A new study published in the scientific journal Nature Neuroscience shows that in fruit flies, memories we thought had disappeared completely actually remain hidden deep in the brain, ready to come to life as soon as we receive the right...

Soon, users won't need to switch between multiple apps to order food or plan commutes. Google is enhancing Google Maps with new artificial intelligence capabilities that allow for a variety of tasks—from food ordering to travel planning—without leaving the app.

Yuval Shlomo, wife of Base44 founder Maor Shlomo, discusses her transition from the tattoo industry to the high-tech world. She has taken on a marketing and community management role at Base4u Solutions, which leverages Base44 technology to build business management systems.

Shoni Mendel-Laufer, having left a promising career at the Ministry of Finance's Budget Department, has become a key executive at LTX, a new company spun off from Lightricks to focus on Physical AI.

The climate crisis is turning shade from a luxury into essential urban infrastructure. Experts from the "Derech Tzel" organization and municipal representatives discuss how to overcome density challenges and implement strategies to keep streets walkable as temperatures rise.

The new family car from MG sets a new standard for value in its segment with a spacious interior, agile performance, and an unconventional price. While the range is relatively limited, it remains an impressive offer for urban and suburban use.

Prof. Philippe Aghion, winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, has built a model that may help the world survive the AI revolution. In a special interview with Globes, he explains why one should not protect jobs during the transition phase, how "the obsession with punishing the rich will make us all poor," and why Israel might miss the opportunity to become the economic leader of the region.

It doesn't need food, doesn't go for walks, and doesn't leave hair on the sofa - but it does bark, wag its tail, react to petting, and even express emotions in its own way. For three weeks, I lived with LilMilo, the new robotic dog from Ecovacs, and discovered an impressive product that even the real dog in the office sniffed with curiosity. So where does it fall short?

A new development at Bar-Ilan University places an AI examiner in front of computer science students: instead of fighting the use of artificial intelligence, the system asks them questions about the code they submitted to ensure they truly understand the material. Students initially resisted, but report that the method improved their knowledge – and now there are plans to expand the project to...

According to reports, the new device will be screenless and will allow users to conduct conversations with artificial intelligence and perform tasks using voice commands. OpenAI hopes this will be the first step toward developing products that could eventually serve as an alternative to smartphones.

Italy has placed all major cities on the highest heat alert, while Austria broke a temperature record of 41.2 degrees. The drought is affecting electricity production, shipping, and firefighting efforts across Europe, and authorities are warning of further deterioration.

Researchers from Stanford University have achieved a scientific breakthrough by using artificial intelligence to design "from scratch" completely new viruses. The creation process utilized principles similar to those of advanced language models like ChatGPT.

IonQ quadrupled its revenue and raised its guidance, but net losses increased tenfold. We examine the company's report and the state of the quantum sector.

A series of alarming incidents in which autonomous models carried out unauthorized cyberattacks has led to a dramatic bill that attempts to deal with the scenario that scares the tech giants in Silicon Valley.

The National Digital Agency warns of the ShadowCaptcha campaign identified in 45 countries, including Israel. Legitimate websites that have been breached display a fake verification that asks users to paste a command into their computer.

An investment that may reach $119 billion and a collaboration with Intel. Elon Musk's dramatic announcement and the local storm surrounding tax benefits. What are they saying at SpaceX and how did the residents react?

Following a successful pilot in Kfar Shmaryahu, the smart system that reduces waiting times by tens of percent is expanding to other central intersections in the Sharon region and promises to completely change the driving experience for thousands of drivers.

Imagine you are going on a trip into nature, moving away from the city, and suddenly discover that you have no cellular reception. In emergency situations, the inability to communicate with the outside world can become an especially stressful and dangerous moment. Satellite connectivity provides the only reliable solution that can save lives and offer a real safety net.