Jellyfish
BIU study reaveals that origin of sleeping in humans is deduced from jellyfish, sea anemones
A new study from the multidisciplinary brain research center at Bar-Ilan University found that jellyfish and sea anemones were the first to present one of sleep’s core functions.
Israeli toddler in critical condition after suffering jellyfish sting in Philippines - Ynet
Jellyfish Invasion: How a Nuclear Power Plant Was Shut Down
A look at the jellyfish that swarm the coasts of Israel
Huge jellyfish, once coveting Israel's warmer seasons, seen off Israel's coast
Vast swathes of jellyfish, which typically flock to the Israeli coasts during summer, have been seen in great numbers this winter, signaling an abundant summer.
New spray can detect fingerprints in 10 seconds
A UK-Chinese team of scientists developed the biocompatible fluorescent spray from a jellyfish protein.
A surprising swarm of jellyfish has reached the Haifa shores in winter
Jellyfish have been thought only to be a summer phenomenon, however, a surprising appearance of jellyfish in December has raised new questions.
Jellyfish can learn from past experiences despite having no brain – study
Jellyfish were able to learn where obstacles were placed and actively avoid them.
Scientists find oldest fossilized jellyfish - study
These fossils are considered to be especially valuable as it is rare for jellyfish to fossilize because they are made up of 95% water.
Israeli jellyfish experts predict a summer jellyfish-free on Israel's shores
Usually, at this time of the year, huge swarms of jellyfish would have already reached Israel’s beaches, but now, they're almost completely free of them.
New box jellyfish species found in Hong Kong's waters - study
Box jellyfish, scientifically known as class Cubozoa, includes some of the highly venomous marine animals that are widely known in tropical waters, the study said.
Should we be concerned about this year's massive jellyfish swarm?
The unusually large pools of jellyfish sitting along Israel’s northern border are not an urgent cause of concern, said Prof. Dror Angel of the University of Haifa.
Huge hordes of jellyfish spotted swarming around Haifa
Video showed untold thousands of jellyfish dotting the waters around Haifa as far as the eye can see.
Letters to the Editor: Benefit of the doubt
Readers of the Jerusalem Post have their say.
Israel's jellyfish season arrives, might as well wade in and enjoy it
Where do Israel's jellyfish come from, what should you do if you get stung, and how long will they stay? We talked to some experts.
