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Up and down: The science behind mountain growth and decline

Tectonic forces push mountains like Everest upward while erosion and glacial melt reshape continents, revealing Earth’s dynamic balance between uplift, decay and climate-driven change

Shaked Engelberg/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.13.25

נזקי השיטפונות בעיר דרנה, שנגרמו בגלל הסופה "דניאל" בספטמבר 2023

The failures behind the deadliest 21st Century flood — and what Israel can learn

A new study reveals that the disaster in Derna, Libya, was not caused solely by natural forces, but by a serious planning failure that ignored the true risk assessment, as researchers warn: lessons from the event are crucial for the design of defense systems in Israel

Yogev Israeli | 03.28.25

Israeli scientist buys land in Amazon to save the planet

Prof. Uri Shanas, founder of TiME, says anyone can join fight to protect nature; 'We mobilize the public—even with $1—to buy and preserve critical lands,' he explains; TiME has safeguarded over 12,000 square kilometers of endangered ecosystems worldwide

Sharon Kidon | 02.12.25

The journey to the pink sinkhole in the Dead Sea

'I know we promised pink, but the color has faded since the last time I was here,' says Assaf Kamar, who set out with a group of adventurers to find the trendiest sinkhole in the Dead Sea - This is their story

Assaf Kamar | 01.14.25

Why eating washed-up dolphins could be a health disaster, expert explains

After Gazans seen feasting on beached dolphin, Dr. Ziv Tsemach-Shamir warns apex predators like dolphins often contain high levels of toxins and usually wash ashore when sick or dying, posing significant health risks to those who consume their flesh

Alexandra Lukash, Einav Halabi | 01.13.25

Hamas operative claims cooked shark in Gaza Strip

Viral Instagram post shows Hamas operative Mahmoud Zaki Al-Moudi holding a juvenile shark; in another image, he is seen standing beside a pot, claiming he prepared the shark as a meal

Einav Halabi | 01.13.25

Historic Jewish temple and community in ashes

Eaton fire consumes acres near Los Angeles

ILTV | 01.10.25

האי סימושיר, שמהווה חלק מהאיים הקוריליים, בו אירעה ההתפרצות הגעשית העוצמתית בשנת 1831

Researchers solve 200 year mystery of devastating volcanic eruption

Scottish University researcher finds Simushir island volcano as the origin of a powerful volcanic eruption that had far-reaching environmental effects, including extreme climate change, severe crop failure and widespread famine

Yogev Israeli | 01.05.25

Can renewable energy revolutionize rural Africa?

Here is how Gigawatt Impact is transforming lives with renewable energy in Africa and beyond

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 01.01.25

Israel's climate bill is a joke and not how you deal with the climate crisis

Opinion: The Israeli government continues to ignore the climate risks and the climate bill to be submitted to the Knesset for approval next week is nothing more than a PR stunt

Prof. Adi Wolfson | 12.04.24

Greater spotted eagle saved by IDF reservist in northern Israel

During a hike with his five children, Matan Avraham spotted an injured greater spotted eagle; he rescued the bird and alerted wildlife rescue volunteers who transported it to a wildlife hospital, where it is recovering from two gunshot wounds to its wing

Yair Kraus | 11.21.24

Conservationists rush to save species from war

Nature reserve launches operation to remove Hula painted frog from rocket, drone attacks that could wipeout entire population, relocating them to Jerusalem zoo

Ilana Curiel | 11.14.24

2024 will mark hottest year in history, global leaders apathetic

Experts disappointed over COP28 agreement, where world leaders pledged to reduce fossil fuel use yet simultaneously ramped up production plans; calls for decisive shift mounting as attention turns to COP29 in Azerbaijan

AFP, Yogev Israeli | 11.10.24

'Food security is national security': Israel's brightest minds discuss safeguarding national food supply

At the 52nd Annual Conference for Science and the Environment, over 220 workshops, panels and lectures were held, with a special lifetime achievement award presented to Prof. Moshe Shachak; here's a look at key moments from the conference’s second day

Reut Alon and Tomer Atir, Zavit | 10.01.24

Ambitious project seeks to revive Dead Sea while generating green energy

Groundbreaking Israeli research aims to build a canal connecting Dead Sea to Mediterranean and balance water level while generating electricity

Yogev Israeli | 09.10.24