Eilat coral reefs are being 'starved' by high water temperatures
The reefs in Eilat displayed widespread bleaching, a phenomenon in which the symbiosis between coral and algae fails, typically due to high water temperatures.
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School of sharks spotted near Ashkelon power plant
Rare translucent jellyfish found on UK beach, caught on camera - report
Prof. Liran Goren is charting the Earth’s surface—and beyond
Greenland had been ice-free for extended periods of time - study
Recent findings show Greenland's ice-covered center once supported a lush tundra ecosystem. What does this historical shift mean for current climate change and rising sea levels?
Chlamydia-related bacteria had infected brown widow spiders around the world - BGU study
The study concluded that "spiders from Israel were more likely to carry Rhabdochlamydia than those from the US and South Africa."
New study finds birds of prey use unique air sac to soar to great distances
Unlike the lungs of mammals, bird lungs do more than just breathe. An air-filled sac within the birds’ lungs is thought to increase the force the birds use to power flight muscles while soaring.
Leading Cancer institute Dana-Farber to partner with OncoHost for groundbreaking cancer study
Pioneering Kidney Cancer Study Seeks to Improve Treatment Outcomes through Precision Medicine
Sneaker or consort? Squid birth dates determine how they reproduce - study
Spear squid males are either consorts, who compete with males for females, or sneakers, who discreetly fertilize eggs. Which tactic a squid will use is determined by their birth date, a study says.
New Tel Aviv University study claims connection with elephant hunting, Paleolithic quarries
Tel Aviv University archaeologists claim that elephant hunting by early humans was the reason for the proximity between Paleolithic extensive stone quarries and water sources
New study reveals birds convey politeness through wing gestures
While most non-verbal gestures have mostly been studied in humans and primates, Japanese researchers found that a small bird species uses wing movements to convey messages.
New research suggests a new explanation for sand ripples on Mars and Earth
New theory bridges Mars and Earth: BGU-Aarhus study reveals groundbreaking theory on sand ripples shared by Mars and Earth.
Huge jellyfish, once coveting Israel's warmer seasons, seen off Israel's coast
Vast swathes of jellyfish, which typically flock to the Israeli coasts during summer, have been seen in great numbers this winter, signaling an abundant summer.
Pandas use scent, feces as form of social networking - study
Pandas are big users of social media, according to a recent scientific study. Scent-marking trees serve as a panda version of Facebook.
