Nature

Ancient DNA Reveals Mastodons Were Shaped by Ice Age Climate Swings

New genetic evidence uncovers repeated waves of dispersal and surprising diversity among North America’s Ice Age giants.

An adult mastodon consuming a spruce branch set against a backdrop illustrating their cyclical continental migrations linked to climate fluctuations.
Walking in the Judean Hills, it’s clear that the end of summer has descended upon the Land of Israel.

Hiking the Holy Land: The land that wakes the soul

An illustration of the newly discovered lizard ancestor.

'Palm-sized predator' with outsized teeth rewrites lizard origins

Dead Sea

Why does everyone only go to hotels? Unmissable attractions at the Dead Sea


Two weeks in paradise: Breathtaking landscapes and colors in the magical Kyrgyzstan

Snowy mountains, arid deserts, thousands of shades of green, and magnificent lakes. And horses – everywhere there are horses. A travel journal to the magical destination – Kyrgyzstan.

Cabins in Kyrgyzstan

Skyfall: How Storms Killed Baby Pterosaurs and Shaped a Fossil Treasure Trove

New study shows neonatal pterosaurs in Germany’s Solnhofen limestone died in violent storms, explaining why tiny specimens dominate the fossil record.

An artist’s impression of a tiny Pterodactylus hatchling struggling against a raging tropical storm, inspired by fossil discoveries.

Summer vacation is over, but Rosh Hashanah is coming – the best sites for a family trip

Summer vacation is over, but family trips don’t have to end. As autumn approaches, here’s a list of places where even grandparents can enjoy a fun outing with the grandchildren.

Tourists

The Amazon’s Lost City Left Hidden Footprints in Today’s Forests, Study Shows

Sediment analysis from Lake Cormorán shows pre-Columbian maize cultivation and forest management continue to influence modern vegetation patterns.

Upano valley.

The quiet heroes: Who protects nature while you hike

Scanning turtle nests to caring for birds of prey, hundreds of volunteers across Israel help the Nature and Parks Authority protect the country’s natural treasures in all times.

Birds of Prey Unit on Eagle Day

4,000 years of partnership: the biological shift that turned wild horses into riding companions

DNA of ancient horses reveals 3 genetic variants boosting size from 2,700 years ago, enabling heavier loads and riders as they spread from Russian river basins.

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KKL-JNF protests planned expansion to Route 443, argues it will harm Ben Shemen Forest

KKL-JNF: The plan would require extensive tree removal, disrupting the ecological continuity in one of Israel's most popular nature areas, and reduce areas of the forest available for the public.

Route 443 in Israel

The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025

Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.

Kihnu Island, Estonia

The scientist, the storms, and the truth: how the Bermuda Triangle myth was finally debunked

Forget Atlantis - rogue waves and bad weather tell the real story.

The Bermuda Triangle on a world map.

The Mediterranean’s most famous underwater monument hides a delicate ritual

Since 2004, experts have used eco-friendly methods to care for the Christ of the Abyss near Genoa.

A diver cleaning the Christ of the Abyss statue.

Tangerine-colored nurse shark with 'ghost' eyes pulled from Costa Rica waters

The 198-centimeter adult displayed intense yellow-orange pigmentation and white eyes consistent with albino-xanthochromism, and was reeled in during a sport fishing trip by Tortuguero National Park.

A nurse shark with a rare orange appearance spotted of the coast of Costa Rica.