After Greek Earthquakes, Israel Faces Tough Questions on Tsunami Preparedness

The Greek islands of Santorini and Amorgos have been rattled by earthquakes and tremors since Feb. 1, with the strongest being 5.3 on the Richter scale.

18 Arson Terrorists Arrested in Connection with Massive Wildfires

Fire and Rescue Services Commissioner Eyal Caspi announced Thursday evening that the fire blazing through the Jerusalem Hills is finally "under control."

Wildfires Blaze Across Israel on Shavuot Weekend

In response to the sweltering weather, the Fire and Rescue Commissioner has banned open-air fires this weekend.

Turkey Faces Worst Drought in a Decade; Cities Could Run Dry in 45 Days

Turkey has just 1,346 cubic meters of water available per person per year, with severe droughts plaguing the country since the 1980s.

World’s Most Harmful Super-Termite Discovered in Petah Tikva

Once established, Formosan termites have never been eradicated from an area.

Bennett Adds 5 Billion Liters of Water to Jordan’s Drain on the Kinneret

Perhaps PM Bennett should condition selling the thirsty Jordanian more water on Jordan leasing Israel's hungry farmers their lands.

Abundance of Blessings as Water Level Rises Steadily in Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)

The water level of the lake is now standing at just four feet from full capacity.

U. of Haifa Offers Ancient Farming Techniques to Winemakers Struggling with Erratic Climate

For winemakers confronting an uncertain future, the past might hold the answers.

5 Confirmed Dead, 10 Missing in New Zealand Volcano Eruption

"Based on the information we have, we do not believe there are any survivors on the island."

Hula Valley Welcomes Thousands of Birds on Spring Migration

As Israel is at the peak of migration season, thousands of birds pass through each day and choose the Hula Valley as their resting grounds.

Medicane Warning: Israel Braces for Rare Tropical Cyclone

Risk of severe flash floods in Negev and Arava wadis extending to the Dead Sea area, along with possible flooding on roads leading south toward Eilat.

Lake Kinneret Rises Again, Island Disappears

The water in the lake has risen a total of 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) since the start of winter.

Israeli Scientists Discover Plastic Pollutants in Mediterranean, Red Sea Marine Life

"By communicating our results to the public, we hope to further enhance public awareness of the actions everyone can take to beat plastic pollution."

Israeli Scientists Discover Unique Photoreceptors in Marine Giant Viruses & Algae They Infect

The study is based on data collected in Tara Oceans, a global oceanic research expedition undertaken to collect samples for mapping marine biodiversity.

Woman Feeding Cat Falls from Tin Roof, Seriously Injured

The existence of a healthy and stable community of stray cats among humans is considered to have certain benefits.

Light Pollution at Night Hurts Corals’ Reproductive Cycle

More near-shore coral reefs could be affected by artificial light, as blue light (such as LED) penetrates deeper into the water.

Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Acres in Galilee Forests

More than 740 acres of forest had burnt to the ground by the end of of the Simchat Torah holiday.

Kinneret Reaches Best Water Levels in Two Years and Rising

A particularly rainy winter has raised its level by nearly 4.9 feet.

Beachgoers Watch Out: Israel Experiencing Larger Than Normal Jellyfish, as Yearly Summer Bloom Approaches...

"We're trying to understand the ecology of the various jellyfish in our coastal waters — when do the blooms appear, why are they bigger or smaller in some years."

Report: Arab Ecological Assault on Alexander River Raging Under Minster Gamliel’s Watch

"Instead of shirking their responsibility and telling Regavim to appeal to other entities, the ministry should put pressure on the local planning and building committees to address the problem."

Intel Unveils ‘Smartest Building in the World’ in Israel

The massive 75,000 sq. meter (approx. 800,000 sq. ft.) building will host 2,000 employees from the former Petah Tikva and Ra’anana campuses.

Israeli Elderly Emerge from Isolation in ‘Nature Tuesday’ Program

The Nature Tuesday initiative has been reactivated as part of the struggle against loneliness.
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Dance of the Vipers

As it is in many cases of conflict between males, their intent is not to kill the opponent, only to define who is stronger and more dominant.

8-Foot Grey Shark Traps Itself in Net Near Northern Israeli Nature Reserve

Subsequent examination revealed the shark had been tagged several weeks earlier in a study to monitor the population around Hadera.

Dozens of Israeli Families Made Homeless by Fires; Jewish Federation of North America to...

Rivlin: “We have seen events of this kind in development countries and there are usually casualties or loss of life.”

Israeli Gene Manipulation Puts Cow Flatulence Behind Us

More cows with less methane emissions, will leave Progressives with little to protest against.

Feisty Pod of Dolphins Playing off Ashkelon Coast

"The dolphin is endangered in the Mediterranean and so it is very fascinating to watch."

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