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Israeli-media coverage mentioning NASA, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
18-Year-Old Undergoes Emergency Treatment After Acid Mistaken for Anesthetic in Nasal Surgery
An 18-year-old woman undergoing cosmetic nasal surgery at TLV Medical Center was accidentally treated with acid instead of anesthetic, leading to severe burns and intensive care h…
Israeli Supreme Court Rules Father Cannot Revoke Land Sale Made by Son Despite Financing Purchase
The Israeli Supreme Court ruled that a father who financed land purchased in his son's name cannot revoke the son's sale of the land to a third party. The court held that in paren…
SpaceX Falcon 9 Upper Stage Crashes on Moon at 8,700 km/h, Creating New Crater
The upper stage of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket unintentionally crashed on the Moon at 8,700 km/h, likely creating a new crater. NASA awaits telescope data to confirm the impact, whic…
Engineering Education Teaches Problem-Solving Beyond Standard Formulas
Afeka College of Engineering in Tel Aviv highlights how engineering education develops problem-solving skills through real-world challenges, exemplified by NASA's Apollo 13 crisis…
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins Ondas Defense as Global President and Chairman
Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea has joined NASDAQ-listed Ondas Defense as global president and chairman, aiming to lead its international growth and AI-based defense technology de…
Israeli System Could Have Prevented Deadly Firefighting Helicopter Crash in Greece
Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece, killing two crew members. An Israeli-developed collision avoidance system, tested by the Israeli Air Force, could prevent such acc…
SpaceX Starship Achieves First Soft Ocean Landing, Eyes Orbital Flight Next
SpaceX's Starship achieved its first soft ocean landing during the 13th test flight, remaining afloat without damage. Elon Musk indicated the next flight could attempt an orbital…
Researcher Claims Simple Formula Proves Biblical Creation and God's Existence
Dr. Netanel-Israel Israel claims a simple formula using NASA data proves Earth's creation in days, matching Genesis and evidencing God's existence, but his theory lacks scientific…
Israeli Mother Diagnosed With Rare Nasal Cancer After Nosebleed Following Turkey Vacation Dive
After a nosebleed following a dive on vacation in Turkey, Israeli mother Mel Frisby was diagnosed with a rare aggressive nasal cancer. She underwent extensive surgeries and treatm…
Israeli Woman Suffers Severe Facial Injuries in Tel Aviv Surf Pool Accident
Michal Levi Gorlik, an Israeli woman, suffered serious facial fractures after being hit by her surfboard during training at a Tel Aviv wave pool. She underwent nasal reconstructio…
Buzz Aldrin's Pen That Saved Apollo 11 Lunar Takeoff Sells for $857,600
Buzz Aldrin's pen, which he used to fix a broken switch on the Apollo 11 lunar module, sold for $857,600 at auction. The pen helped restore power to the ascent engine, enabling Al…
Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier Collapse Threatens Global Sea Levels Including Israel's Coast
The rapid disintegration of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, known as the "Doomsday Glacier," threatens to raise global sea levels significantly, impacting Israel's coastline throug…
Astronauts Achieve First Digital X-Rays in Space, Paving Way for Mars Missions
Astronauts aboard the Fram2 mission have successfully conducted the first digital X-ray imaging in orbit, overcoming microgravity challenges. This advancement promises faster, mor…
New Astronauts Arrive at ISS as First X-Ray Images Are Taken in Space
Three new astronauts, including American Anil Menon, arrived at the ISS this week for an eight-month mission. Separately, the first X-ray images were taken in space by a private m…
Israeli Hacker Ehud Tenenbaum Arrested in Europe Over Massive Investment Fraud
Ehud Tenenbaum, the Israeli hacker known for breaching NASA and Pentagon systems, was arrested in Poland and extradited to the Netherlands on suspicion of leading a massive Europe…
Rare Meteorite Crash in New Jersey Reveals Ancient Salty Fluids and Organic Compounds
A rare meteorite crashed through a New Jersey home in July 2024, revealing salty liquids and organic compounds previously unknown in primitive asteroids. Thanks to the homeowner's…
US Startup Gets Approval to Launch Satellite Testing Space-Based Sunlight Redirection
Reflect Orbital received FCC approval to launch Arendil 1, a satellite testing space-based sunlight redirection to illuminate Earth at night. The experiment aims to validate techn…
Astronauts Bake Birthday Cake in Zero Gravity on International Space Station
Astronauts on the ISS baked a birthday cake for NASA astronaut Jessica Meir in zero gravity using improvised methods, with the event documented in a viral video. The cake combined…
NASA Seeks Volunteers for 14-Month Mars and Moon Mission Simulation in Texas
NASA is seeking four volunteers for a 14-month simulation of a Mars and Moon mission starting in August 2027 at the Johnson Space Center. Participants will live in isolated habita…
Haifa Family Court Cancels Inheritance Order After Forged Signature Discovered
The Haifa Family Court invalidated a revised inheritance order after determining a daughter's signature on a waiver affidavit was forged, restoring her status as sole heir to her…
Astronomers Detect Sugar Molecule Erythrulose in Milky Way's Core
Astronomers have discovered the sugar erythrulose in gas clouds near the Milky Way's center, marking the most complex sugar found in space. This finding supports the idea that lif…
Astronauts Perform First Diagnostic-Quality X-Rays in Space During Fram2 Mission
During the Fram2 mission in March 2025, astronauts performed the first diagnostic-quality X-rays in space, proving medical imaging can be done far from Earth. This breakthrough su…
New Report Reveals MRI and Elective Surgery Waiting Times Across Israel's Public Health System
Israel’s Ministry of Health published its first detailed report on waiting times for MRI scans and elective surgeries, showing increased MRI usage but generally shorter waits in 2…
Astronomers Find Rocky Exoplanet Neighbor Potentially Suitable for Life 25 Light-Years Away
Astronomers discovered GJ 3378b, a rocky exoplanet 25 light-years away, potentially in the habitable zone of its red dwarf star. New measurements suggest it is more Earth-like tha…
American Astronaut Dr. Anil Menon Launches First Space Mission from Kazakhstan
American astronaut and emergency physician Dr. Anil Menon launches from Kazakhstan on July 14 for his first space mission aboard Soyuz MS-29. He will join Expedition 74 on the Int…
Italian Tech Firm Bending Spoons Rejects 99.96% of 800,000 Job Applicants Annually
Bending Spoons, a Milan-based tech company, received 800,000 job applications last year but hired only 286, reflecting a 0.04% acceptance rate. The firm uses a rigorous, data-driv…
Palestinian Tycoon Nasar Challenges Israeli Restrictions in High Court Over Economic Barriers
Palestinian businessman Nasar Nasar has filed two petitions with Israel's Supreme Court challenging Israeli restrictions on trade and movement that have severely damaged the Pales…
Asteroid 16 Psyche Holds $27 Quintillion in Metals, NASA Probe to Arrive in 2029
Scientists estimate asteroid 16 Psyche's metal content at $27 quintillion, but practical mining is currently impossible. NASA's Psyche mission will explore the asteroid in 2029 to…
NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Habitat Isolation Simulation in Houston
NASA is recruiting volunteers to live isolated for a year in Houston to simulate Mars mission conditions, aiming to prepare astronauts for future long-duration space travel. The s…
NASA Director Reveals Unexplained UFO Footage Amid Trump Administration Transparency Push
NASA Director Jared Isaacman revealed the agency holds unexplained UFO footage amid the Trump administration's transparency campaign. While no definitive proof of extraterrestrial…
International Space University Ordered to Dissolve Amid Financial Crisis After Nearly 40 Years
The International Space University in Strasbourg is being dissolved due to financial insolvency after losing key funding. The nonprofit, established in 1987, provided advanced spa…
Wally Funk, Trailblazing Female Astronaut, Dies at 87 After Historic Spaceflight at 82
Wally Funk, the pioneering female aviator and oldest woman to fly to space at age 82, died at 87 in Texas. She was part of the Mercury 13 astronaut training in the 1960s but only…
Former Kuwaiti Minister Admits Military Balance Favors US and Israel Over Iran
Former Kuwaiti Minister Ali Al-Nasaf admits Israel and the US hold military superiority over Iran and its proxies, calling Iranian militias more dangerous than nuclear weapons. He…
Israeli Police Charge Man in Violent Extortion Case in Northern Golan Village
Israeli police charged Ahmad Nasar with violent extortion in Bukata, Golan Heights, after he threatened a debtor with a grenade attack and forced the victim's father to transfer a…
US Government Restricts Satellite Imagery Access Over Iran, Hindering Independent Journalism
The US government has imposed strict restrictions on high-resolution satellite imagery of Iran and surrounding regions, limiting journalists' ability to report independently amid…
The Pitt and Hacks Lead 78th Emmy Awards Nominations with 25 and 24 Nods
The Pitt leads the 78th Emmy Awards nominations with 25 nods, followed by Hacks with 24. The ceremony will be held on September 14 in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
China's Tianwen-2 Spacecraft Captures First Close Images of Earth's 'Second Moon' Asteroid
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft has captured the first close-up images of asteroid 2016 HO3, known as Earth's "second moon," revealing new details about this small quasi-satellite. T…
10 Fascinating Facts About Chocolate to Celebrate International Chocolate Day
On International Chocolate Day, fascinating facts reveal chocolate's origins as currency, its unique chemistry, and health benefits. From its bitter ancient drink form to modern m…
Hundreds of Fireworks Light Up Los Angeles Skies Seen from Space Station
During the US 250th Independence Day celebrations, hundreds of fireworks lit up Los Angeles skies, captured from the International Space Station.
Nobel Laureate Frances Arnold Retracts Scientific Paper Over Irreproducible Results
In January 2020, Nobel laureate Frances Arnold retracted a scientific paper due to irreproducible results, highlighting challenges in scientific integrity and peer review. Retract…
Former NASA Contractor Claims UFOs Were Removed From Photos Before Public Release
Donna Hare, a former NASA contractor, claimed in 2001 that NASA removed UFOs from photos before public release, a story that resurfaced amid skepticism over recent space images. H…
Scientists Successfully Induce Hibernation-Like State in Rats, Paving Way for Human Medical Use
Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have replicated the Arctic ground squirrel's extreme hibernation state in rats, lowering their body temperature and metabolism. Th…
Astronomers Discover Two Exceptionally Low-Density Gas Giants 1,100 Light-Years Away
Two unusually low-density gas giant exoplanets, TOI-791 b and c, orbit a dwarf star 1,110 light-years away. Discovered via NASA's TESS and studied with Antarctic telescopes, their…
New Study Reveals Milky Way's Spiral Arms Extend Farther Than Previously Known
Astronomers have found that the Milky Way's spiral arms stretch farther than previously known, using gamma-ray burst data to measure interstellar dust clouds. This discovery may l…
NASA Launches Mission to Save Aging Swift Space Telescope from Atmospheric Reentry
NASA launched the Swift Boost mission on July 3 to rescue the aging Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which is rapidly losing altitude and risks atmospheric reentry this fall. The r…
Trump Shifts to Support Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin Amid 2024 Election Dynamics
Donald Trump has shifted from criticizing Jeff Bezos to supporting his space company Blue Origin, encouraging its success in lunar missions and awarding it more government contrac…
NASA Funds New Lunar Missions and Studies Multigenerational Space Fertility Effects
NASA funds four new private lunar lander missions to the Moon's south pole and considers sending a rover based on Mars designs. Rocket Lab acquires Iridium for $8 billion to expan…
Israeli Professor Develops Human-Like Robots and Neuro-Morphic Computing for Future AI Applications
Elishi Ezra-Tzur, an Israeli professor at the Open University, leads research on neuro-morphic computing and human-like robots. His lab develops robotic systems that sense and int…
