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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

From osprey clutching a fish to desert horned viper hiding - Israel's best nature photos of the year

To mark the Jewish New Year, members of the Israeli Nature Photography Society have released more than 100 stunning images captured over the past year (5785 on the Hebrew calendar). Here's a glimpse

Yogev Israeli | 10.01.25

Adam V’Adama students sow seeds of hope and leadership in Israel

The Adam V’Adama School Network operates across Israel, impacting communities still reeling from October 7 as well as regions in need of development

Devo Klein, ILTV | 09.05.25

What Native American tradition reveals about Israel’s wildlife

Despite the wisdom and unique traits of Israel’s wildlife, many overlook them; Doron Orsiano Vitner created books, card sets and a calendar he says strengthen the bond with nature and help people cope with Israel’s complex reality

Yogev Israeli | 08.11.25

Rare bird photography exhibition highlights Red Sea island’s fragile ecosystem

Photographer Yossi Eshbol’s rare images of colonies of seabirds on the strategic Tiran Island, captured during 1970s research expeditions, are now exhibited in Jerusalem, highlighting a fragile ecosystem threatened by regional development

Yogev Israeli | 08.07.25

Israel approves ecological corridors to protect wildlife

Landmark plan aimed at establishing safe pathways for endangered species like the mountain gazelle, caracal and Arabian bustard, ensuring free movement between fragmented habitats

Ilana Curiel | 07.29.25

Nature photographers present Israel's Dorcas, Acacia gazelles on photos

The non-profit association of nature photographers promotes conservation, education and protection of nature and hope to raise awareness to environmental concerns

Yogev Israeli | 05.01.25