Nature
New Israeli website gets down to the roots of nature’s medicine chest
For the first time, an open-access website called Florapal serves as a botanical encyclopedia of plants native to the Holy Land.
Extreme heat - not deforestation - is the main driver of tropical bird collapse
Dolphins aren't just hitching rides - some humpbacks play back
Ancient Tennis-Ball-Eyed Predator Whale Discovered on Australian Coast
This time won’t come back – the new vacation trend taking over Israel
From trips with grandparents to emotional bonds: Five top destinations for intergenerational travel - Tel Dan, Hula Lake, Rosh Hanikra, Achziv Beach - where shared experiences strengthen family ties.
Field rangers reveal the trails that make their summer
In honor of International Ranger Day, Israel Nature and Parks Authority rangers share their favorite trails: Majrasa’s wet stream, Eilat’s coral reefs, and the ancient warrior’s tomb in Nahal Mekuch.
Picnic in style: How escaping to nature became this summer’s new Instagram trend
With rising costs and summer break, picnics are back in style. What used to be a simple meal on a blanket is now a curated, aesthetic escape - and the season’s most refreshing lifestyle trend.
The 2024 Heatwave Scorched All of the Great Barrier Reef in the Worst Bleaching on Record
"The number one cause is climate change. There is no doubt about that," said a researcher after studying 124 reefs between August 2024 and May 2025.
Scientists uncover 'Life Zone' 9.5 kilometers down in Mariana Trench Pacific abyss
Researchers say the record-setting chemosynthesis-based communities, detailed in Nature, challenge 'long-standing assumptions about life's potential at extreme depths'.
New website helps you plan a self-guided trip to northern Israel
This rich source of suggestions for family activities, hikes, and sightseeing includes details such as directions, admission fees, historical background, nearby attractions, and more.
The island that beats Thailand in every way – beer for NIS 4 and empty beaches
While Thailand struggles with overtourism, Palawan in the Philippines offers the same tropical beauty with low living costs, empty beaches, and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites without the crowds.
Ancient 'Monkey Lizard' with weird skin appendages hints at a colorful past
Mirasaura provides the first direct evidence that complex skin appendages appeared early during reptile evolution and are not unique to pterosaurs, birds, and other dinosaurs.
Israeli man seeks custody of daughters found in hidden Indian cave
Police recently located Kutina and the two young daughters living in a cave hidden in a jungle, and forcibly removed them, citing safety concerns.
New research hints: Spiders came from the sea
Researchers have discovered that the nervous system of this ancient marine arthropod surprisingly resembles that of modern arachnids.
Legacy in the desert: Why this Israeli national park is like no other
Blending ancient history with modern innovation, Timna Park has become a national treasure, thanks to decades of development led by Jewish National Fund-USA and the Chudnow family.