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AI agent caught creating fake online identities during OpenAI, Anthropic model security evaluations

BY REUTERS — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:49:52 GMT

The institute said agents powered by Anthropic's Mythos 5 and OpenAI's GPT-5.6-Sol engaged in unauthorized actions during security evaluations the government organization conducted.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage to crash into Moon at seven times the speed of sound

BY DR. ITAY GAL — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:51:10 GMT

The impact will occur on the side of the Moon facing Earth and could raise a cloud of dust and rock fragments that may remain visible through sensitive telescopes for several minutes.

Prehistoric people in Eurasia, North America specifically hunted female mammoths, new study shows

BY REUTERS — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:19:38 GMT

The study used genetic data from bones accumulated by people at 11 sites in Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Russia.

Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:28:23 GMT

The Earendil-1 satellite, created by startup Reflect Orbital, contains a thin-film reflector that can direct “abundant sunlight” to specific locations at specific times, including night time

To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:33:13 GMT

Scientists and conservationists are trying to save the northern spotted owl from being pushed out of its habitat and into extinction with shotguns trained on barred owls.

Jonty Hurwitz brings mind-bending science, art, and optical illusions to Jerusalem

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:07:19 GMT

Jonty Hurwitz’s works are sculptures smaller than atoms and images created by cylindrical mirrors.

Scientists identify nearby 'super-Earth' as promising candidate in search for alien life - study

BY EITAN ELIAS — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:19:54 GMT

NASA plans to launch the Habitable Worlds Observatory in the 2040s, a mission whose goal is “to image Earth-like planets around other sun-like stars,” according to NASA’s website.

AI doesn't replace good writers, it demands better judgment, researchers find - study

BY YOSSI HURST — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:12:45 GMT

The findings complicate the common AI in education debate. It is not necessarily a threat to academic integrity, but only when students are trained to prompt it and use it effectively.

Can virtual reality teach the 'feel' of medicine? New Israeli study says not yet

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:39:00 GMT

Ancient dissections of Galen reveal a gap in modern medical training: tacit, hands-on skills still can’t be fully taught by digital tools.

Who's a good boy? Study suggests interacting with pets may not improve stress, negative emotions

BY SHIR PERETS — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:02:13 GMT

The team’s initial focus was to better understand the nuances of how having a pet affects owners’ emotional well-being, and whether the benefits of pet ownership vary depending on the pet you have.

Asteroid the size of 38 Lubavitcher Rebbes to pass Earth on Chabad head's yahrzeit - NASA

BY AARON REICH — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:09:14 GMT

Asteroid 2003 LN6, the size of 38 Menachem Mendel Schneersons, is set to pass the Earth on June 18, the anniversary of the death of the Chabad movement leader.

AI meets biology: How cellular intelligence is redefining stem cell therapy

BY ANNA AHRONHEIM — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:45:40 GMT

AI-native platforms are reshaping stem cell research, making regenerative medicine faster, cheaper, and more precise.

Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 30 May 2026 07:41:07 GMT

Israeli researchers show a fungal extract can boost crop yields, improve taste, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.

Promising hantavirus vaccine research stalled by funding gap before outbreak

BY ASHER SMITH — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:09:54 GMT

Promising early results have been put on the back burner despite renewed global concern following a deadly cruise ship outbreak.

Asteroid to fly within 176 Bulgarias of Earth on Monday, May 18 - NASA

BY AARON REICH — Sun, 17 May 2026 14:19:10 GMT

The asteroid's expected distance from the Earth is several times greater than that of Bulgaria – a country that, in no way coincidentally, just won the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.

Study warns elevator safety standards in the UK, EU lag behind rising body weight

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:53:08 GMT

Few riders are on board but the panel shows 'full'; advocates say elevator rules must reflect larger body sizes.

Years of slipping test results: What’s dragging down US students?

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 13:24:26 GMT

National assessment data show sustained declines in math and reading since 2012, with pandemic learning loss, chronic absenteeism, and staffing shortages identified as major factors.

"More comprehensive and accurate" From PCOS to PMOS, why the rebrand matters

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 12:12:41 GMT

Advocates say the rebrand centers metabolic and reproductive symptoms, promising earlier screening and clearer insurance coverage pathways.

You can start shaping your child’s healthy eating habits as early as pregnancy

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 17 May 2026 11:22:31 GMT

In a study conducted by a team at Durham University, pregnant women in their final trimester consumed capsules containing carrot or kale powder.

Scientists unearth fossil of Southeast Asia's largest dinosaur in Thailand

BY REUTERS — Thu, 14 May 2026 20:17:18 GMT

Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth's atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were rising, coinciding with high global temperatures.

"Not inevitable": Children obesity rates plateau in the US

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:22:22 GMT

Researchers note that excess weight has been rising for 40–45 years, elevating the risk of cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological diseases.

"Extreme, transient conditions": Never-before-seen material found in remnants of nuclear detonation

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:40:01 GMT

“Extreme, transient conditions produced by nuclear detonations can generate solid-state phases inaccessible to conventional synthesis,” wrote the researchers.

Extremely painful: Evidence suggests Neanderthals performed root canals 59,000 years ago

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 14 May 2026 13:18:41 GMT

"The concept of ‘This hurts, and I’m going to work on it, because if I get this out of here it’s going to feel better eventually.’ That’s something where you’re going to tolerate quite a lot of inter

Anthropic says Claude mimicked extortion after absorbing tales of malevolent machines

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:07:25 GMT

After tests revealed coercive behavior under shutdown pressure, the firm will tighten oversight, retrain models, and add constraints to address misaligned survival incentives.

"Never seen in modern history": Experts outline an El Niño that may rewrite climate records

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:44:17 GMT

Climate models indicate the anomaly, expected to be one of the most intense in roughly a century and a half, will show its most severe effects between the autumn of 2026 and the winter of 2027.

New research reveals: Well-being peaks at age 47

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:21:32 GMT

As people move through their 40s, they describe getting to know themselves better and caring less about others’ judgments.

Study: Younger scientists produce more disruptive research

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:05:11 GMT

“You stick to a certain kind of idea or taste, and as time goes by you keep sticking to that," explained one of the researchers.

Google Finance, an AI investment tool, comes to Israel

BY NEVO TRABELSY/GLOBES/TNS — Sun, 10 May 2026 13:05:42 GMT

The new tool includes a customized display of investment portfolios and advanced market analysis.

Artificial nighttime lighting may be more dangerous than previously thought, study warns

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sat, 09 May 2026 07:46:12 GMT

Study warns artificial night lighting could harm ecosystems by weakening biological clocks.

Atmosphere detected on celestial body in solar system's far reaches

BY REUTERS — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:18:57 GMT

Astronomers have identified another object from this realm, with a diameter of roughly 310 miles (500 km), that has an atmosphere - albeit a thin one.