'Sponge of the sea': Israeli researchers develop aerogel that captures, breaks down oil spills
BGU researchers created an aerogel that could capture oil spills while helping oil-eating bacteria degrade the pollutants.
Environment & Climate Change
Israel Nature and Parks Authority seeks public help after dolphin washes ashore in Tel Aviv
Five sea turtles return to nature after rehabilitation, Israel Nature and Parks Authority announces
Israel prepares for effects of 'Godzilla' El Niño with Health Ministry drills
UAE launches Naseej initiative to tackle 220,000 tons of annual textile waste
Circular textile systems aim to keep garments and fibers in use for as long as possible through reuse, repair, resale, upcycling, recycling, and reduced waste.
Air pollution and extreme heat linked to more migraine attacks, Israeli study finds
Israeli scientists find air pollution exposure tied to a higher risk of migraine attacks.
Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border
This is a broad initiative led by the ministry, as part of a national regulatory process, aimed at providing effective protection for forested areas in Israel.
UN backs world court climate opinion, Israel, US among few to oppose
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the "escalating climate crisis."
Firefighters battle blaze near Beit She’an, northern Israel, as aircraft work to contain flames
Afula station commander Deputy Fire Chief Asher Biton said the combined work of ground crews and firefighting aircraft helped limit the spread of the blaze.
The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape
From the heart of the city to the lowest and most healing place on Earth, it is a mere 35-minute trip.
Mekorot and nT-Tao to advance pilot facility for fusion energy in critical water infrastructure
New partnership targets a breakthrough in powering desalination and wastewater systems with continuous, resilient fusion energy.
Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices
The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on practical steps to shift economies away from fossil fuels.
The saline blueprint: Can saving the Dead Sea reshape Middle East diplomacy?
What began in April 2016 as a photojournalist’s curiosity has evolved into a global mission: to archive these “Genesis landscapes” before they fade into the white dust of history.
Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggest that vertical green walls, along with AI-inspired technology, offer a natural solution.
