ISTANBUL The Gulf War has added new environmental challenges to an already fragile region, as attacks on power infrastructure and military targets have caused widespread pollution and toxic emissions, raising concerns about nuclear safety. The conflict began on Feb. 28, when the US and Israel attacked targets inside Iran. In addition to casualties, the war … Read more
a black hole: A region of space with such a strong magnetic field that nothing or radiation (including light) can escape. cancer: Any of more than 100 different diseases, each characterized by rapid, uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. The progression and growth of cancer, also known as malignancies, can lead to swelling, pain and death. … Read more
Dark spots in light waves may appear to disrupt the speed of light, according to new research from scientists at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, confirming the predictions of a half-century-old theory. What the team calls “dark points” are actually vortices – tiny holes in the wave structure of light – as revealed in a … Read more