From Alaska to Sderot's frontlines of resilience
In Sderot, the threats are not predators but rockets, sirens, and the memory of sadistic terrorist invasions that shattered this town nearly two years ago.
Environment & Climate Change
Corals in Gulf of Eilat survive record heatwaves, offering new hope to Israel's only reef
Storm Gabrielle gains hurricane strength, approaching Bermuda, NHC says
Kinneret Lake replenished with desalinated water in world-first project
Multiple fires break out in northern Israel, investigators hunt for cause
The origin of the fires has not yet been determined and a fire investigator will examine the circumstances of the cases.
Strong quake hits Russia's Kamchatka, no damage reported
The US Geological Survey said the quake was measured at a magnitude of 7.8 and at a depth of 10 km. It said a series of aftershocks followed, measuring up to 5.8.
Recording from the deep: Scientists discover new species of bumpy snailfish
The researchers were recording the depths when they discovered an unfamiliar pink snailfish swimming just above the seafloor.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region, GFZ says
The Pacific Tsunami Warning System said there was a threat of a possible tsunami from the earthquake.
Strong earthquake strikes Evia island, felt in Athens
The quake was allegedly of magnitude 5.2, and was felt in the Greek capital.
Wildfires are fueling air pollution, UN weather body says
Wildfires are a significant contributor to particle pollution, and the problem is expected to worsen unless concerted efforts are made.
Iranian delegation meets Innovation Minister Gamliel to discuss 'day after' in Iran, water crisis
“We carry a message of peace, friendship, and solidarity at this hard time,” said Dr. Saeed Ghasseminejad, an Iranian economist leading the seven-member delegation.
Saharan wind carries Egyptian locust to UK as concerns grow on potential agricultural plague
The locust, usually found in the Mediterranean and North Africa, is believed to have been swept up with strong winds from the south east and carried to the UK garden.
Climate activist Yosef Abramowitz calls on Greta Thunberg to put away anti-Israel bias, join forces
“Greta, Israel is not the enemy of the Palestinian people. The enemy of the Palestinians is your traditional nemesis: the fossil fuel industry,” he said.
Afghanistan airdrops commandos to rescue quake survivors, UN warns food may run out
Afghanistan quakes kill 1,400 as rescuers race to save survivors, and the UN warns food aid could run out in weeks.
