Nature
Massive emerald gemstone found in Madagascar's presidential palace
Mines Minister Carl Andriamparany called the gemstone a collector's dream, adding that officials have found no record of a similar stone ever documented in Madagascar.
Oldest RNA recovered from 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth rewrites decay timeline
15,000 years ago, hunters gatherers on the Carmel lived off coastal lakes teeming with birds
Critically endangered perennial herb successfully propagated by KKL-JNF
A place to sit, breathe, and forget everything: KKL unveils a new iInitiative
KKL launches "Simply a Place" – natural spots with stunning views or hidden forest corners, inviting people to pause, breathe, and connect. The first opens in Begin Park, Jerusalem Hills.
The heat has broken, and our land is beautiful: Grab your shoes, water, and explore nature
Now that the heatwave is ending, it’s the perfect time to enjoy Israel’s beauty. Recommended spots: Hammath Tiberias, Gan Hashlosha, and Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.
A perfect autumn trip: The family trail everyone’s talking about in the Golan
At the foot of Mount Hermon, 1,200m high, the 3.2 km Sa’ar Stream Trail offers waterfalls, basalt cliffs, and stunning views. Medium difficulty, ideal for autumn, families, and couples.
Just before winter: The perfect vacation you must experience in the north
Galilee in Autumn: Just before winter arrives, it’s time to immerse yourself in green and enjoy a short, dreamy getaway in our northern and magical region.
Rare wolf spider not seen since 1985 rediscovered on remote nature reserve
The last recorded sighting of the spider in the UK was in the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve on the Isle of Wight in 1985.
Arctic fossil reveals previously unknown hornless rhinoceros species
With 75% of its skeleton preserved in Devon Island’s Haughton Crater, the Miocene rhino shows the species crossed the North Atlantic land bridge much later than once thought, says lead author Fraser.
Want to go on a trip without giving up the Sukkah? KKL has you covered
The Jewish National Fund set up 10 kosher sukkahs under rabbinical supervision in forests across Israel. Entry is free, so you can enjoy nature, a picnic, and a sukkah meal during Chol Hamoed.
Nahal David comes back to life: New trails open in Ein Gedi
Two hiking trails in Nahal David reopen after May’s flood damage in Ein Gedi. Visitors must register online in advance and follow equipment and safety guidelines.
Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91
Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates.
Traveling during Sukkot? A new trail system awaits your discovery
Tishrei holidays begin with a gift for hikers: A new trail system in Timna Park, circular routes for the whole family, the 24 km Timna Loop trail, and 70 km of cycling paths.
Ancient life sized camel engravings on Saudi desert cliffs rewrite Arabian prehistory
Researchers say the monumental rock art marked scarce water sources and migration routes, serving as statements of presence and cultural identity roughly 12,000 years ago.
