Iraq Is Becoming China’s Newest Client in the Middle East
Massive energy investment—and drones.
February 9, 2022
Israeli Chickpea Seeds Heading to International Space Station in a “Miniature Greenhouse”
The seeds are part of a project titled “space hummus,” which aims to test hydroponic techniques for plant growth in zero gravity.
Later this month, Israeli chickpea seeds will be included in Northrop Grumman’s service mission to the International Space Station (ISS), along with other supplies and equipment. They will be contained in a “miniature greenhouse,” designed to ensure their optimal growth in space. This “space hummus” mission— a collaborative effort of Israeli and American scientists and institutions—is just one part of a series of experiments aimed at growing crops in space colonies:
February 9, 2022
A Primary Race in Michigan Underscores the Democratic Divide on Israel
Two Democratic candidates running in a newly formed congressional district split on Israel.
Religious Liberty and Religious Leadership in the Vaccine Wars
Forty-four states permit religious exemptions from vaccines, but many religious authorities are loath to support them.
A New Exhibition of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Art Spanning 200 Years in Spain
An installation at the Met Cloisters aims to reflect “art at the frontiers of faith.”
Israeli Chickpea Seeds Heading to International Space Station in a “Miniature Greenhouse”
The seeds are part of a project titled “space hummus,” which aims to test hydroponic techniques for plant growth in zero gravity.