Nature
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
Two of the world's strangest creatures are rewriting evolution science
‘Miracle in the Mountains’: Kiwi bird rediscovered after 50-years in New Zealand
Greenland's ancient sled dogs reveal unique genetic lineage
Despite historical accounts, study finds minimal wolf ancestry in Qimmeq sled dogs.
Typhoon Danas batters Taiwan west coast with record two hundred twenty kilometers per hour winds
More than 300 flights were canceled, and 176 remained grounded by 10 a.m. Monday.
In pursuit of Israel's plants: Photographing flora of the Jewish state
Photographing them was a thrilling experience that brought me in contact with plants that most of us know nothing about but are part of our landscape.
A father and son reached the most remote place on Earth—and found they weren’t alone
In the heart of the ocean lies the most distant point from any human on Earth. This location has become a spacecraft graveyard, and no one is supposed to be there.
Invisible 'sky highway': 700 million migratory insects navigate across Israel each year
“We’ve only just begun to understand the scale and complexity of insect migration,” said Dr. Werber. “It’s a natural wonder that connects continents—and it’s happening right over our heads.”
Ancient 'zombie' fungi found in amber reveal earliest parasitic relationships with insects
Discovery pushes back origin of Ophiocordyceps fungi by 30 million years, suggesting fungi evolved by shifting to new hosts.
Are humpback whales trying to communicate? Bubble rings may be key
Study finds whales create bubble rings during calm interactions, possibly as playful communication.
Scientists observe worm towers in nature for the first time
"A nematode tower is not just a pile of worms. It is a coordinated structure, a superorganism in motion."
Dizengoff Center rolls out environmental carpet in new exhibit
The second Environmental Biennale has been underway in downtown Tel Aviv for a few weeks now, and it is due to run through June 13.
Visit the Golan Heights before summer: Cherry picking, nature, and history
A spring escape to the Golan Heights, Kibbutz El-Rom, and beyond.
Unveiling Zealandia: How magnetic data revealed Earth's hidden eighth continent
Magnetic data and geochronology reveal the submerged continent's geological history.
