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Israeli satellite destroyed, but IAI looks ahead

IAI director-general Yossi Weiss believes that the Israeli satellite industry will recover from the loss of Amos 6 and continue development.

Israeli satellite destroyed, but IAI looks ahead

'New satellite can be built in two years'

Director General of IAI Yossi Weiss discussed Florida blast in which Amos satellite was destroyed, promised new one in less than two years.

'New satellite can be built in two years'

For first time, senior security official will use Shabbat phone

The cellular Shabbat phone patented by Machon Tzomet, 'Telegrama', will be used by the head of National Security Council.

For first time, senior security official will use Shabbat phone

Solution to Shabbat dilemma: Gentile workers supervised by Jews

Rabbi Yisrael Rosen, head of Tzomet says a halachic solution can be found for nationally required Shabbat work not involving saving of life

Solution to Shabbat dilemma: Gentile workers supervised by Jews

Israeli students win 2nd prize at Chinese robotics contest

Israeli students win the second prize at an international robotics competition which took place in Shanghai, China.

Israeli students win 2nd prize at Chinese robotics contest

Scientists locate planet with Earth-like properties

A group of scientists has located a star with similar conditions to Earth some 4 light years away. Meet Proxima B.

Scientists locate planet with Earth-like properties

Israeli scientists announce breakthrough in cancer research

A new Israeli study reveals how melanoma spreads to other organs with fatal consequences. Researchers discover chemicals to block growth.

Israeli scientists announce breakthrough in cancer research

US Seizes Over 130 Internet Domains

Authorities say the domains were involved with content piracy and counterfeit goods.

US Seizes Over 130 Internet Domains

NASA Launches Mars Rover 'Curiosity'

Amid the global economic downturn NASA is sending a $2.5 billion dollar rover to Mars in search of inhabitants that may have supported life.

NASA Launches Mars Rover 'Curiosity'

Carbon Monoxide Good for Urbanites?

A TAU study shows small doses of carbon monoxide have narcotic effects that relieve some of the stress induced by urban environs.

Carbon Monoxide Good for Urbanites?

Big Asteroid Passes 'Near' Earth

Astronomers were giddy on Tuesday as an asteroid a quarter of a mile in diameter passed between the Earth and Moon.

Big Asteroid Passes 'Near' Earth