Erin becomes a Category 5 hurricane, NHC says storm is 285 km northeast of Puerto Rico
Hurricane Erin is about 250 miles (400 km) east-northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (160 kmph), the Miami-based forecaster said.
Environment & Climate Change
Spain arrests alleged arsonist linked to wildfires as a second firefighter dies
Israel breaks electricity consumption record as heatwave continues
Israel's hiking trails under complete ban as severe heatwave reaches peak
Israel's heatwave expected to reach record-breaking highs this week, IMS warns
Temperatures are expected to reach up to 49° Celsius in the area surrounding the Sea of Galilee (where the current record temperature is 47°C), and up to 51°C in the Jordan Valley.
Hundreds of crocodiles killed by authorities in West Bank farm, owner says he was never warned
The crocodiles' owner said he lost millions in resources due to the mass killing.
First plague? Sea of Galilee turns blood red due to algae pigmentation
Authorities assured swimmers that the water is still safe to swim in.
First time in 600 years: Russia's Krasheninnikov Volcano erupts in Russia's far-east
Russian scientists and state media said that the eruption may have been triggered by the massive earthquake in the region last week.
Klyuchevskoy Sopka volcano in Russia's far east starts erupting after earthquake
The Russian Academy of Sciences reported that the volcano erupted for the first time since 1952.
Tsunami reaches California coast after 8.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Russia's far east
A powerful magnitude 8.6 earthquake struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula sparking tsunami warnings, prompting evacuations and causing some damage.
Israel foils smuggling of 140 exotic reptiles in Ben-Gurion Airport, animals in terrible condition
Custom inspectors discovered the animals, including iguanas, pythons, tegus, and scorpions, in poor condition after enduring freezing temperatures and a lack of food.
Toxic gas leak contained at thermosolar plant in Ramat Negev
A hazardous materials leak at the Ramat Negev thermosolar power station near Ashalim is now under control, following extensive emergency operations.
BGU's brilliant biologist is redefining the way we see insects
At Ben-Gurion University, Dr. Sofia Bouchebti is investigating the link between nutrition and social behavior in insects, and in the process, challenging our preconceptions.
In landmark opinion, World Court says countries must address climate change threat
"Climate change treaties establish stringent obligations on states," judge Yuji Iwasawa said, adding that failing to comply with them was a breach of international law.
