Planetary Science

iceberg

The Magnetic History of Ice

28.06.2020

Planetary Science

The findings could help us understand the history of other bodies in our solar system

Neptune and Triton

NASA’s Next Destination? Israelis Hopeful as Trident Team in the Finals

14.05.2020

Space & Physics, Planetary Science

An incredibly accurate clock planned by the Weizmann Institute of Science, the Israeli Space Agency and an Israeli company could be on its way to...

landing site

Beresheet Lunar Landing Site Revealed

17.03.2019

Space & Physics, Astrophysics, Planetary Science

The main scientific instrument aboard the tiny craft completed its first measurement

Israel’s First Moon Mission Will Conduct Scientific Measurements

Israel’s First Moon Mission Will Conduct Scientific Measurements

21.02.2019

Space & Physics, Planetary Science

The 15-minute landing sequence of the Israeli Moon lander “Beresheet” will be crucial for measuring the lunar magnetic field

Cassini image of Saturn

Saturn’s Atmosphere Proves Deep, Its Rings Young

17.01.2019

Astrophysics, Planetary Science

As Cassini reached its final act, Weizmann Institute of Science researchers took part in the last phase of the 20-year mission

Fragments of phytoplankton outer shell

In Passing, Plankton Reach the Clouds

25.10.2018

Planetary Science, Biochemistry, Viruses & Microorganisms, Environment, Climate

When viral infection wipes out an algal bloom, fragments may turn airborne, increasing clouds and cooling the surface below

Blood Moon. Image: Thinkstock

Two Spectacular Celestial Events Grace our Skies at the End of July

24.07.2018

Astrophysics, Planetary Science

Israel is privileged to have “front-row” viewings of a blood moon and the simultaneous alignment of four planets

gigatons of carbon

In a New Biomass Census, Trees Rule the Planet

22.05.2018

Planetary Science, Evolution and Development, Environment, Plants and Agriculture

The study reveals, among other things, our impact on the Earth’s biosphere

Jupiter_Juno image. NASA

Unveiling the Depths of Jupiter’s Winds

07.03.2018

Space & Physics, Planetary Science

“Jupiter’s atmosphere is many times greater than anything we have seen before”

Raluca Rufu

Triton: The “Odd Moon Out”

23.01.2018

Space & Physics, Planetary Science

One of the moons of the planet Neptune is too big, too far out, and rotates in the "wrong" direction

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