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Rare blue pansy butterfly spotted in Israel as war and storms disrupt annual nationwide count

Despite missile threats and unusually cold, rainy weather, Israel’s annual butterfly count begins with a rare sighting near the Sea of Galilee; organizers say conditions have limited participation but hope warmer days will bring more discoveries

Ilana Curiel | 04.05.26

Spring in full bloom: from Japan to Greece, bursts of color offer escape across the world

Cherry blossoms, peach orchards and jacaranda trees transform cities from Tokyo to London and Mexico City, offering moments of beauty and calm as spring sweeps across the Northern Hemisphere

News Agencies | 03.30.26

Israel’s most beautiful spring is unfolding, but war keeps people indoors and away

As Israelis shelter from rocket fire, nature is putting on a rare, fleeting show: rivers surge after years of drought, waterfalls return, wildflowers peak and fade, largely unseen; 'Another spring is slipping away'

Assaf Kamar | 03.27.26

'Oh my God, how did it get here?': Wild boar sparks panic in Yavne | Watch

A wild boar was spotted in Yavne and, after a prolonged effort, authorities removed it from the garden of the Pais Hall for Music and Dance; the animal was found injured, tranquilized with a dart and pronounced dead shortly afterward

Ilana Curiel, Roi Rubinstein | 02.24.26

Celebrate Purim in nature: Family events at Israel's national parks and reserves

The Israel Nature and Parks Authority invites families to mark the holiday with guided tours, Megillah readings, craft workshops and wildlife-themed activities at sites across the country

ynet Global | 02.20.26

Heart opens in the south: ‘Darom Balev’ festival comes to Eshkol Park

Colorful artists’ market by the water, circus and music performances, desert workshops and a special aquatic habitat research zone for families

ynet Global | 02.06.26

Rainbow at Gan HaShlosha (Sakhne) National Park

Tens of thousands visit Israeli nature reserves over weekend after weather clears

Visitors flocked to national parks over the weekend as weather cleared briefly, enjoying powerful stream flows, fresh blooms and wildlife

ynet Global | 01.11.26

Hadassah Medical Center ranks among world’s leading hospitals for scientific research

The Nature Index tracks primary research published in 145 high‑impact natural and health science journals selected by an independent panel of researchers

ynet Global | 01.07.26

ההרס במכון ויצמן לאחר פגיעת הטיל האיראני

Out of top 100: Weizmann Institute drops in prestigious research index after Iranian missile damage

Long a global research leader, Weizmann has dropped out of the Nature Index top 100 for the first time, six months after Iranian missile strikes crippled key labs, highlighting a broader crisis in science in Israel

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.06.26

Discover the secrets of Israelis’ favorite European city, Prague

Forget famous squares, bridges and usual attractions, and no crowds or souvenir shops; We ventured into the non-tourist side of Prague and discovered great food, street art, secondhand stores, friendly locals, underground nightlife and, above all, peace and quiet

Roy Elman, Prague | 12.18.25

Israeli scientist named global leader for discovery of hidden immune defense that fights infections

Prof. Yifat Merbl, a systems biologist in Weizmann Institute of Science’s Department of Systems Immunology, has been named to Nature’s 10, the journal’s annual list of the ten people who shaped science in 2025

Tzur Gueta | 12.08.25

Vitamin N: The healing power of nature

From lower stress and better sleep to sharper focus and faster recovery, studies show even brief daily exposure to nature—trees, parks or houseplants—can have powerful effects on your body and mind, especially in busy urban life

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 11.22.25

צד אחד יבש (לפני הריאקציה) וצד אחד רטוב (אחרי הריאקציה)

Israeli-American team discovers many distant planets may have water on them

Study shows that under the extreme pressures and temperatures inside sub-Neptune planets, dense hydrogen can react with molten rock to create substantial quantities of water

Yogev Israeli | 11.18.25

כריש עמלץ לבן שנפצע כתוצאה מתקיפות אורקות במפרץ קליפורניה

Orcas caught on camera flipping great white sharks and devouring their livers off Baja California

A pod of killer whales was captured on video in the Gulf of California skillfully preying on young great white sharks; the orcas used a stunning technique to disorient their prey before feasting on the sharks’ nutrient-rich livers

Yogev Israeli | 11.04.25

Israel's most beautiful viewpoints

From the Golan Heights to the Eilat Mountains, from the Gilboa Hills to Switzerland Forest – we turned to three travel experts to ask them to recommend their favorite viewpoints, where the scenery takes your breath away and the heart finds peace

Assaf Kamar | 10.12.25