Plant
KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery
The joint initiative to preserve and cultivate rare and endangered species has yielded groundbreaking results, with various species producing seeds, flowering, and even bearing fruit.
6 plants that will help you cool the house
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
Hundreds of kilos of protected plant seized by Israel Nature and Parks Authority in Golan
Chimpanzees engineer tools by selecting flexible plants for termite fishing
Researchers find wild chimpanzees prefer plants 2.75 times more flexible, indicating sophisticated understanding of material properties.
The harmony of spring: Even during war, Israel is covered in wildflowers as winter ends - opinion
Israel boasts a wide variety of ecological systems: deserts and marshes, high mountains, dense forests, and open fields with wildflowers to suit each habitat.
The house blossoms on Tu Bishvat: How green can change your life?
Studies show that adding plants at home reduces anxiety, boosts focus, and improves well-being.
The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF invite readers to plant a tree in memory of the October 7 victims
KKL-JNF to dedicate the Swords of Iron Forest in the Western Negev.
Israeli researchers develop a device to assess tomato quality on the plant
Hebrew University researchers developed a patented technology to evaluate seven tomato quality parameters on the plant with up to 95% accuracy.
University re-examines 7,000-year-old femur, discovers oldest multi-plant arrow poison
The latest discovery is the oldest confirmed use of a combination of two or more plant toxins applied to arrowheads.
Two new 300-million-year-old plant species discovered in Portugal
Fossils include Palaeopteridium andrenelii, only the second known Noeggerathialean species in the country.
Chinese scientists find 410-million-year-old miniature plant revealing early land colonization
At just 45 millimeters tall, Zosterophyllum is one of the smallest known plants from its epoch, offering clues to plant survival strategies in harsh ancient environments.
Study reveals human ancestors ate mostly plants, not meat
Some researchers hypothesize that the incorporation of animal-based foods in early hominin diets led to increased brain size, smaller gut size, and increased stature.
Ancient tools reveal 780,000-year-old plant-based diets
Israeli researchers discover 780,000-year-old evidence of plant food processing at archaeological site, suggesting early humans relied heavily on starchy plants.
