Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra island
According to Indonesia's geophysics agency, the earthquake struck at a depth of 18 miles.
Environment & Climate Change
Israeli birdwatcher finds 30 migrating white storks dead under utility poles in Jordan Valley
Thousands of hectares in flames as Belgium's biggest wildfire on record heads towards Germany
August disguised as fall: Thunderstorms, extreme heatwave expected as Israel nears end of summer
The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape
From the heart of the city to the lowest and most healing place on Earth, it is a mere 35-minute trip.
Mekorot and nT-Tao to advance pilot facility for fusion energy in critical water infrastructure
New partnership targets a breakthrough in powering desalination and wastewater systems with continuous, resilient fusion energy.
Nations to discuss fossil fuel exit as Strait of Hormuz blockade drives up prices
The gathering of ministers and officials in Santa Marta, Colombia, which starts on Tuesday, will focus on practical steps to shift economies away from fossil fuels.
The saline blueprint: Can saving the Dead Sea reshape Middle East diplomacy?
What began in April 2016 as a photojournalist’s curiosity has evolved into a global mission: to archive these “Genesis landscapes” before they fade into the white dust of history.
Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggest that vertical green walls, along with AI-inspired technology, offer a natural solution.
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat.
Israel's noise pollution upsets animals as much as people - but can be reduced, study finds
Researchers at Beersheba’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have pioneered a first-of-its-kind spatial model that maps how road noise disrupts animal behavior.
'Silent murderer': Israel must deal with air pollution, epidemiological research finds
In an interview with The Post, Israeli researchers estimate that air pollution in Israel causes a prodigious NIS 37 billion worth of damage a year to Israelis.
WHO warns ‘black rain’ in Iran after oil strikes could cause respiratory problems
The UN health agency, which has an office in Iran and works with authorities on health emergencies, said it has received multiple reports of oil-laden rain this week.
Israeli companies fall behind on global climate reporting standards, says CDP report
Only one Israeli company was granted an A score, while most were not graded at all.
