Life

The fragility of being alive after terror: Somewhere between gratitude and despair - opinion

I now have an immense gratitude for life (thank you, God) and for having been given another chance. But in parallel, I also have a deep sense of despair for the future that didn’t exist before.

Cindy Seni is seen being treated for her injuries after being hurt in a stoning attack in the West Bank.
Iris Haim, the mother of Yotam Haim, who was shot by IDF troops after escaping from captivity in Gaza.

In an extraordinary choice, Iris Haim refused to let Hamas claim another victim - opinion

Sea turtle rescued from fishing lines off the coast of Caesarea.

Marine researchers rescue sea turtle tangled in fishing line off the coast of Caesarea

A life-preserver of Laura Mabel Francatelli, a survivor of the Titanic disaster is displayed before the auction of Maritime Models and Maritime Pictures at Christie's Auction House in West London, 16 May 2007.

Titanic survivor’s signed life jacket sells for over $900,000


Space sample reveals all five building blocks of DNA, scientists say

The presence of the nucleobases in the samples reinforces the hypothesis that carbonaceous asteroids contributed to the prebiotic chemical inventory of the early Earth.

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Inside the Alaskan village where nature, faith, and community come together

Far from any road, an Alaskan village reveals how nature, faith, and community can restore strength and purpose.

Photo of Alaska.

Three years of ChatGPT: The tool that shook our lives – and where it’s heading

A special project with Walla: AI has taken over our lives – unstoppable convenience, vanishing jobs, and blurred lines between truth and virtual reality.

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Start-ups in Jerusalem: Longevity firms bloom in Israel’s ancient capital

The field of longevity tech, also called silver tech or age tech, encompasses age-delaying biotechnologies intended to add years to life.

Tech It Forward’s Jennifer Elias (L) and Jessica Rosner.

Lonvi Biosciences claims grape seed tablet may let humans live to 150 years

China’s government has made longevity research a national priority alongside artificial intelligence and biotechnology, according to a New York Times report.

Senior man takes pill with glass of water in hand.

Mercury retrograde and decision making: Navigating life's crossroads

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Why are Israelis flourishing while the Western wealth machine dissapoints?

Can Israel, which against the odds is still flourishing, avoid the youth despondency that afflicts the US and other wealthy countries?

Young adults relax on chairs during the Israel-Iran conflict in June 2025.

Japan counts a record 99,763 centenarians as longevity soars

Women comprise about 88 percent of the centenarian cohort, numbering 87,784, while men total 11,979, health ministry figures show.

(Illustrative) Spectators applaud as they watch Ara Style Senior, Japan's only breakdancing club made up of elderly citizens, perform on stage during a local festival in Tokyo, Japan, May 26, 2024.

Dreams, passions, risks, mistakes: Lessons from a long life - opinion

We have only one life to live. Let’s try to leave the world better than we found it. 

MONICA SELES on the tennis court.

6 reasons why life assure stands out among medical alert systems

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