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
First-ever chimp count in Uganda's Bwindi park shows 426 specimens, a boost for conservation
The Uganda Wildlife Authority announced its findings on Tuesday, noting the data would also help make better "conservation investments" in the park.
Sperm whale found dead on Israeli beach near Gaza border, cause of death unknown
The cause of death has yet to be determined; experts from the University of Haifa and the Delphis Association for Marine Animals are expected to conduct an autopsy in the coming days.
Malfunction in Ashdod sewage plant causes Hydrogen sulfide leaks in Yavne
According to Maariv, a joint ministry-STP investigation into the complaint revealed a “significant malfunction” in the site’s biological treatment system, caused by prohibited sewage entering.
Mamdani orders city-wide lockdown as record-breaking blizzard hits New York, East Coast
Mamdani ordered the closure of city streets to non-essential vehicular traffic, including bicycles and scooters, from 9 p.m. Sunday to 12 p.m. Monday, as well as the closure of all school buildings.
Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power
Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, roads, and power supply across New Zealand’s North Island, leaving tens of thousands without electricity.
Rare giant phantom jellyfish found near Argentina during early February mission
The jellyfish has a bell size of up to one meter in diameter, and its four arms can reach lengths of up to about ten meters.
Growing global connections: How KKL-JNF trades knowledge with the world
From forest management to climate resilience, the organization is exporting Israeli expertise while learning innovative strategies from international partners
Trash burning in Palestinian towns poses severe health risk to nearby Israelis, local leaders claim
Trash burning throughout Israel and the West Bank accounts for 75% of carcinogenic chemicals in Israel's air and around 30% of fine particulate pollution.
INPA releases Red Book for Butterflies detailing extinction, endangerment threats
Dr. Dotan Rotem, an open space ecologist at the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, explained that "butterflies are excellent bioindicators of the health of the ecosystem."
Kinneret remains below red line despite above average rainfall this winter
The lake is currently 4.43 meters from its maximum level of 208.80 meters below sea level, according to the Kinneret Authority, and 23 centimeters below the bottom red line.
