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From the arrangement of seeds in a sunflower, through the precise rhythm of the human heart, to the thermodynamic mechanism of black holes in the cosmos. The irrational number 1.618 has been considered an aesthetic curiosity for years, but scientific discoveries prove: it is a physical optimization code that allows the universe to compress information and save energy. The truth behind the language...

Shaun Maguire, a partner at the venture capital firm Sequoia who led investments in Elon Musk's companies, explains why he is convinced that xAI is on the path to victory. According to him, the key lies not only in Grok, but in the connection between artificial intelligence, computing power, energy, robotics, and space. He also admits: "I am biased."

Odysight.ai's technology, based on computer vision and predictive maintenance, will be demonstrated at the American aircraft manufacturer's test sites. The agreement expands the company's operations, whose developments are already installed on IDF combat helicopters and are being tested by the US Navy.

In honor of International Left-Handers Day, scientists and zoologists prove that side preference is not exclusive to humans. From kangaroos that clearly prefer their left hand, through elephants whose limbs wear out from using only one side of the trunk, to lizards that divide their vision between both eyes for prey and threats — this is how the animal brain works to survive.

A large-scale international study found that areas of sensitivity to tickling on the human body are identical across different cultures, shattering centuries-old theories. An artificial intelligence model predicted the most ticklish areas with an accuracy of nearly 100%. Researchers: "This is not just a reaction to touch, but an evolutionary mechanism for strengthening social bonds."

Amishragreen has launched a new fast-charging complex at the Ein Gev station. The new complex features 3 charging stations with a speed of 120 kW. There are currently 9 ultra-fast charging stations from the company along the country's longest highway.

A total solar eclipse will appear today in the skies over Europe for the first time since 1999, with a path crossing Siberia, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. In Spain, where it is the first total eclipse in a century, record demand has been recorded to view the event, including the rental of private jets and ships on the high seas.

Heatwaves, fires, droughts, and floods are becoming the "new normal," and 2026 may be the hottest year in history. Scientists warn of approaching tipping points in critical climate systems and a food crisis that could push tens of millions into hunger. Alongside the dire forecasts, experts emphasize: it is still possible to halt the process.

June and July were the hottest months ever recorded in Western Europe. Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high, while heat waves exacerbated drought and fire risks across the continent.

A cyberattack has disabled key systems in the city of Suisun, including 911 call routing and the dispatch of police and fire forces. The municipality disconnected the entire computer network and declared a state of emergency.

Researchers from the University of Delaware are equipping sharks with sensors to measure ocean temperature, depth, and salinity. The project aims to gather data that will improve hurricane intensity forecasts before they reach the US coast.

The phone freezes, opens slowly and reacts with a delay, and you are sure it's time to replace it? But in most cases, the culprit is one setting that the manufacturer turned on for you, and three more simple actions that take less than five minutes. Here is what to do, without downloading any app.

It moves in the opposite direction, holds 99% of the mass, and tore the other moons to shreds. The James Webb Telescope reveals the greatest disaster in Neptune's history. Data that stunned the researchers.

Workers at a brick factory found 34,000-year-old skeletons, but it took scientists decades to realize that a hunter-gatherer society was capable of such a ritual. With tens of thousands of hand-carved ivory beads, genetic deformities, and DNA tests that baffled researchers, the discovery at Sunghir is rewriting everything we thought about humanity.

A new study from Flinders University in Australia has revealed that the "fecal revolution" about 540 million years ago was a major catalyst for the development of biodiversity and complex ecosystems. By analyzing ancient fossilized feces, the researchers show how digested food created an evolutionary feedback loop that made Earth habitable.

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 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.

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?

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.

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.

Your favorite writers are actually machines: a study found that readers rated AI-generated stories as higher quality when the source was hidden. We refuse to believe it, but the line between human creativity and algorithms is vanishing.

During cyber tests, an artificial intelligence tool from Meta managed to penetrate a third-party system. The event joins similar cases at OpenAI and Anthropic. The series of events in artificial intelligence engines raises questions regarding their safety.

Microscopic plastic particles are already penetrating food, drinking water, and the human body. Experts are calling to reduce the use of single-use plastic before the damage becomes irreversible. "Even our babies are not immune - these substances are passed on to them in breast milk," experts warn.

A humanoid robot named Bo Sunaida "married" a robot named Muaza in a festive ceremony in Dubai. This is a marketing project with no legal or religious validity that has gone viral on social media.

The Nature and Parks Authority and the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem have successfully returned over 250 Hula painted frogs to the wild. The species, which was considered extinct for decades until its rediscovery in 2011, has been successfully bred in captivity and is now being reintroduced to its natural habitat.

The National Center for Examinations and Evaluation is integrating artificial intelligence tools into the development and writing of exam materials, including test translation and adaptation. The writing section of the 'Amirant' English exam is already being tested using AI, with plans to expand this to the 'Yaelant' exam and computerized psychometric testing in the future. The center emphasizes...

The Ministry of Transport has launched a digital service allowing vehicle owners to pre-block ownership transfers at Israel Post branches to protect against identity theft and document forgery.

Without digging a single centimeter: innovative technology has revealed giant human-shaped stones in the depths of ancient burial mounds in the Brittany region. Now, all that separates science from final answers is a special excavation permit.

The Jerusalem Development Authority, the Ministry of Defense, and the Jerusalem Municipality are launching a new deep-tech accelerator. Selected startups will receive up to two million shekels in funding and access to defense research facilities.

Remains of smallpox virus DNA found in two mummies of indigenous people in northern Chile provide, for the first time, direct genetic evidence that the disease arrived in the Americas with European conquerors. Researchers identified an extinct viral lineage, dubbed CAM9.

In Spain's mountainous regions, authorities are using a creative solution to mitigate wildfire risks: deploying GPS-tracked donkeys and goats to clear dry vegetation. These animals, covering up to 19 km daily, serve as an effective line of defense against the spread of massive fires.

The race for the terabit is on: while 5G is still spreading globally, researchers are already developing 6G. This new technology promises speeds of 1 Tbps and near-zero latency, but faces significant physical and infrastructure challenges.

The "rogue agents" storm in the AI industry continues to escalate. OpenAI has uncovered additional cases of AI agents breaking out of their Sandbox, while Anthropic revealed that its Claude models hacked into the production networks of three real companies during cyber tests. Washington and Brussels are beginning to take action.

Research from the University of California, Davis, reveals that combining bananas with berries in a smoothie can neutralize up to 84% of beneficial flavanols. This is caused by the enzyme polyphenol oxidase found in bananas.

Massive wildfires are raging across Spain, the UK, Corsica, and Greece, where three firefighters have died and thousands of tourists have been evacuated from resorts.

Dr. Jen Gunter, a health expert and TED speaker, explains the biology behind the body's fluid balance. It turns out that your kidneys and hormonal system know exactly when you need hydration, without the need for apps or forced drinking.

For millions of people, preparing for sleep involves using white noise. We explore why the brain needs background sounds to mask disturbances and how different noise colors affect sleep.