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From the vantage point of Safed, nestled in Israel’s northern highlands, the view stretches expansively southward over citrus groves to the Sea of Galilee on clear days. Yet, recent attention has shifted northward towards the craggy landscape bordering Lebanon. A recent escalation saw a rocket strike from Lebanon claim the life of an Israeli soldier in Safed. Israel’s consequent airstrikes …

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced plans to deliberately bring down a defunct satellite, the European Remote Sensing 2 (ERS-2), back to Earth, with the exact crash location currently unknown. Launched in April 1995 for Earth observation purposes, ERS-2 concluded its mission in September 2011. Together with its counterpart, ERS-1, it provided critical data on Earth’s land, oceans, and …

On Thursday, from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket embarked on a significant mission, launching the Nova-C moon lander, known as Odysseus, into space. Below are seven crucial details about the Nova-C moon lander: 1. The Odysseus lander was constructed by Intuitive Machines, a Houston-based space company. This privately owned vehicle carries six scientific payloads …

In a groundbreaking move, researchers at Yonsei University in South Korea have engineered a novel form of rice infused with beef muscle and fat cells, yielding a rice variant that boasts an 8% higher protein content than traditional rice varieties. This innovative “meaty” rice creation is suggested as a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable protein source. According to a publication in …

Lazio secured a narrow 1-0 win against a 10-man Bayern Munich team in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg match, thanks to a penalty by Ciro Immobile in the 69th minute on Wednesday. Immobile’s successful penalty kick came after a significant error by Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano, who was given a straight red card for a reckless tackle on …

Lando Norris of McLaren expressed hope that reigning Formula One champions Red Bull and their star driver Max Verstappen could be challenged this season, though he acknowledged consistently outperforming them would be a different story. Last season, Red Bull’s dominance was nearly absolute, capturing 21 out of 22 races, with only Carlos Sainz of Ferrari breaking their winning streak. Verstappen …

Israel is preparing for a significant military operation in Gaza’s Rafah, which has drawn sharp criticism from the international community. Countries like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have explicitly urged Israel to reconsider, emphasizing the dire consequences for the 1.5 million Palestinians in Rafah. These displaced individuals have sought refuge from Israel’s ongoing military actions, looking for safety in Rafah’s …

The conflict between Hezbollah and Israeli forces near Lebanon’s border escalated again on Wednesday, stoking fears of a full-scale war erupting. A rocket launched from Lebanon struck Safed in northern Israel, killing a young female soldier aged 20 and injuring eight others. In retaliation, Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of at least 13 people, including civilians …