Earth science
- Haifa University
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Researchers at Haifa University and the Geological Institute found that, contrary to the accepted assumption in science to this day, the Dead Sea and Eastern Anatolian areas in Turkey are not tectonically connected, and therefore the strong earthquakes that occurred in Turkey in
- Avi Blizovsky
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A new study by Tel Aviv University found that the smart cell phones that are in the possession of each of us may help in collecting weather data (from the public) and in providing early warnings about weather conditions
- The Hebrew University
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By in-depth examination of low pressure winter systems known as "Cypriot depressions" in the Negev, the study offers new insights into the role of the electric field in the detection of heavy precipitation
- Haifa University
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The uniqueness of the Eastern Mediterranean comes from being one of the marine areas that reacts the fastest to climate change and human impacts, making it an early warning system for the future state of the oceans
- Science site The Conversation
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As Hurricane Milton battered the coast of Florida, conspiracy theories abounded, claiming that the forces controlling the weather were orchestrating the destruction. The researchers explain why people cling to these beliefs in the face of increasing natural disasters.
- Avi Blizovsky
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- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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The climate crisis is already here. For the residents of the poor countries considered the "Third World", there is no doubt the culprits: the rich Western countries. Not only do they avoid actions to prevent warming, they also continue to develop sources of pollution
- Avi Blizovsky
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in a chain
- Ben-Gurion University
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Researchers from Ben Gurion University followed divers in Eilat for 15 years and found that the placement of the artificial reef reduced the pressure of diving on the natural reef
- Avi Blizovsky
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Research shows for the first time how direct invasion of mitigation zones can occur. The 3D computational model, driven by gravity, predicts that the subduction zone currently under the Strait of Gibraltar will spread further
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
How growth of the mineral calcium carbonate affects the carbon dioxide cycle in the waters of the Bay of Eilat, and thus the ecosystem and climate warming
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
Following the drying up of the Mediterranean Sea about five million years ago, valleys developed in its southeast that are about eight kilometers wide and about 1,000 meters deep
- Avi Blizovsky
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In addition, the Ministerial Committee for Science and Technology approved: the formulation of a national plan to promote the Blue-Tech field in Israel
- Tel Aviv University
An increase in the number of lightning storms may increase the amount of cirrus clouds and increase the global warming process
- Avi Blizovsky
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Earthquakes of this magnitude in the region are rare but not unexpected. Since 1900, there have been 9 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or higher within 500 km of the location of the current earthquake, but even
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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An initiative is needed to save the beaches that are damaged due to human activity combined with global warming.
- Ofir Amber
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Cooperation between non-profit organizations and government institutions from Israel, the USA, Germany and Tanzania with the aim of building an innovative water filtration system using ceramic filters at a school in Babati district reached its peak when a delegation of engineers without
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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Following and because of global warming, by 2050 there will be about a billion people subject to disputes and struggles related to rivers, and this only in Africa
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
The children of the Maasai tribe herd the cattle Illustration: depositphotos.com
- Science site The Conversation
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The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam came just as it seemed that Ukraine's counterattack was about to begin. It's probably not a coincidence. The operation was designed to engage the Ukrainian army in evacuating residents and block the
- Weizmann Institute
For two decades, researchers have been trying to find a way to track a climate system that has a decisive influence on the location of rainforests and deserts on Earth. A new study solves the challenge and reveals the extent of the impact
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Plastic continues to dominate every good plot: new research reveals that the amount of microscopic plastic on the ocean floor has tripled in just 20 years. Moreover, the microplastic at the bottom of the sea almost did not disintegrate
- Avi Blizovsky
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The American company Ocean-Based Climate Solutions has developed a pump system that will pump nutrients from a depth of 400 meters to the surface and allow the growth of tiny algae that will perform the photosynthesis process and absorb the carbon
- Science site The Conversation
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Two strong earthquakes within a few hours and the fact that there was no thick layer of soil that reduces the intensity of earthquakes, in addition to the construction conditions, and the destruction of the infrastructure - especially in Syria. Also for the time of the earthquake 4:17
- Avi Blizovsky
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He studied the movement of water in the unsaturated medium between the soil and the groundwater. This layer is important for agriculture, pollutant transport and flood control
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The power of a group - the electrifying version: British researchers discovered that swarms of bees carry a particularly powerful electrical charge. It turns out that the buzz is literal
- Ben-Gurion University
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The desert landscape brings with it an extensive field of research. This time, a research group from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and the Geological Institute analyzed the shape of the landscape in the popular hiking area and pointed to the model for the development of Nahal Peretzim in its shape
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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The African Zabads are caught in a bar to extract the musk oil that has been used since ancient times to anoint kings. Is it possible to develop a more humane method?
- Ofir Amber
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A project carried out by members of the Africa team of Engineers Without Borders Israel - Tel Aviv contributes to the supply of clean drinking water to rural areas in Africa, and has been operating continuously since 2013 in the Babati district of northern Tanzania.
- Tel Aviv University
The harmful chemicals can be found in a wide variety of consumer products such as food packaging, toys, medical devices, adhesives and more
- Tel Aviv University
A multidisciplinary study was able to date 21 layers of destruction in 17 archaeological sites in the State of Israel, with the help of measuring the direction and strength of the Earth's magnetic field, as they were "recorded" during the burning of the sites,
- Science site The Conversation
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The discovery also has value in a completely different field - the search for life on planets outside the solar system
- Avi Blizovsky
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This announcement more than doubles the area of protected marine areas in the maritime space in Israel and is a leap forward in the protection of the unique natural values in the Mediterranean Sea
- Avi Blizovsky
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The use of remote sensing technologies from the ground and space together with past data and the use of machine learning are necessary for research to predict extreme weather events
- Ariel University
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A study by researchers at the university examined data from before earthquakes occurred, in order to predict based on past data when conditions exist that increase the likelihood of an earthquake in a certain area according to atmospheric changes
- Avi Blizovsky
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One of the ideas for saving humanity in the event of a deadly epidemic or other major global disaster is to create a safe haven where some people can survive
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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In recent decades - after reaching a peak due to the population of Lake Victoria with the predatory fish that was not there before, the fishing productivity in Lake Victoria is decreasing due to overfishing and mortality due to water pollution.
- Ofir Amber
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The Africa team, Engineers Without Borders Israel Tel Aviv branch recently returned from a two-week mission in Tanzania. The project deals with the supply of clean drinking water to rural areas in Africa and has 20 volunteers from diverse fields who manage
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
An international research expedition is currently drilling in the depths of the Antarctic ice, with the aim of finding out why the ice ages significantly lengthened over a million years ago. Their findings may also help in understanding the rise in global temperatures that we are experiencing today
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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According to the head of the climate services of the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) "even when the amounts of rain remain the same, because of the warming water evaporates and the area dries out
- Tel Aviv University
Researchers examined what happens under the city's asphalt non-stop - and what seismic tremors cause cars, pedestrians and cyclists
- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
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Between rain and flood, between time and terrain, between yesterday and tomorrow
- Ben-Gurion University
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An international group of geologists, including researchers from Ben Gurion and Tel Aviv University, discovered a connection between earthquakes in different parts of the world
- Avi Blizovsky
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Adding 65 cm to the global sea level will completely change the coastlines. To date, the sea level has risen by about 20 cm since 1900, which is already forcing coastal communities out of their homes and exacerbating problems
- Avi Blizovsky
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Leakey knew how to discover fossils of ancient human species even as a child, as the son of famous parents, but he also cared about preserving nature and fighting ivory dealers, received two kidney transplants and a liver transplant, lost
- Dr. Asaf Rosenthal
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In the past I have already referred to the need to reduce meat consumption in the face of the significant differences between the industrial form of farming in large farms in Western countries and nomadic herders, mainly in African countries. They are still not considered
- National Academy of Sciences
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