Author: David Rutman

In a significant advancement for sustainable biotechnology, researchers have developed a new method to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into useful biological products without relying on additional carbon sources. The breakthrough, published in the journal Metabolic Engineering, combines the photosynthetic efficiency of microalgae with the production capabilities of genetically engineered Escherichia coli (E. coli). The research […]

Snowpacks in the Rocky Mountains, essential for supplying water to communities across the American West, are being contaminated by mercury and other toxic metals carried by winter storms, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the May issue of Environmental Pollution. The research highlights how atmospheric circulation spreads mining-related pollutants across vast distances, raising […]

The Bank of Israel’s Monetary Committee announced on April 7, 2025, that it will maintain the interest rate at 4.5%, leaving borrowing costs unchanged in its latest policy decision. The move reflects the central bank of Israel’s cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainty, as it continues to monitor inflation trends, global financial conditions, and domestic […]

A star system located 3,000 light-years from Earth is on the brink of a spectacular nova event — and when it erupts, it will be visible to the naked eye from our planet. Known as T Coronae Borealis, or the Blaze Star, this rare stellar explosion occurs roughly once every 80 years, temporarily creating the […]

Sotheby’s has revealed the earliest known Kiddush cup in existence, a rare medieval Jewish artifact dating back to the Silk Road era. Known as “The Cup of Joy,” this extraordinary treasure features a unique pairing of Hebrew and Arabic inscriptions, making it a rare symbol of cross-cultural heritage and one of the most significant Jewish […]