The Israeli Ultraviolet Space Telescope, ULTRASAT, is set to be launched by the American space agency NASA in 2026. Developed by the Weizmann Institute of Science in collaboration with the Israeli Space Agency, ULTRASAT aims to revolutionize our ability to detect and analyze transient events in the universe, such as stellar mergers and explosions.
Investigation led by Prof. Milo and the Weizmann Institute of Science delves into the intricacies of Earth's biomass. How does the weight of humanity compare to wild animals? How significant is our livestock's footprint? This study offers a fresh perspective, revealing startling comparisons and posing important questions about our planet's future.