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First-of-its-kind study uses AI to examine what motivates people to exercise
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Israel is in a unique position to develop a hydrogen economy. The establishment of solar-hydrogen parks could bridge the gap between research and commercial implementation. Opinion
- Avi Blizovsky
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From announcements of green technologies to the repeal of regulations and the firing of scientists – moves that undermine the foundations of environmental and public health protection. Inside Climate News investigation
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Lessons from the UK: Long-term legislation, financial incentives, and research infrastructure to build an economy that balances quality growth and environmental protection
- Avi Blizovsky
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Satellites detect dramatic increases in the frequency, intensity and extent of extreme fires due to global warming. There are plenty of reasons for fires. Human error would be more forgivable if it weren't for warming
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
How environmental awareness and ecological engagement contribute to happiness, stress reduction, and improved mental well-being
- Avi Blizovsky
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International study reveals more than 500 combined factors causing global decline in insect populations and suggests not just focusing on bees and butterflies
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The Israeli startup that makes glass walls smart: Innovative technology dramatically reduces energy consumption in high-rise buildings
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The sea does not recognize political borders – and when one country dumps industrial waste or raw sewage into the sea, it is not just its problem. In the Mediterranean, where Israel shares a maritime border with Lebanon, Egypt,
- Avi Blizovsky
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Although the ecological damage caused by cats has been well documented, research from Australia's Curtin University shows that dogs also pose a complex and significant environmental threat.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
What is a manatee and why is it important to protect it? While river otters are in danger around the world, their protection in Florida is undergoing a shake-up
- Avi Blizovsky
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Budget cuts, censorship and layoffs – the Trump administration's steps against climate research, investigation.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
New Israeli research reveals the secrets behind the swarm and shows it is not just an agricultural disaster but also a biological wonder
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The last countries in the European Union that were still connected to the Russian electricity grid are disconnecting from Russia and Belarus and starting a new, cleaner page.
- Avi Blizovsky
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8 million years ago, the Arabian Peninsula was green: Fossils and caves change the history of human migration
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Money laundering, crime families, the spread of disease and animal suffering – the phenomenon of wildlife smuggling has serious consequences.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Advanced sensors and artificial intelligence monitor the condition of bees and prevent hive collapse in real time.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Globalization allows for the rapid movement of goods, allowing rich countries to preserve their nature but at the cost of harming the nature of poor countries.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Lupine has great potential as a raw material for the production of plant protein. Could it serve as a healthy and tasty alternative to animal protein?
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
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Why are there red anemones alongside purple, pink, and white anemones? Is this a random whim of nature, or perhaps colors that help the flowers evade hungry caterpillars? New research aims to solve the mystery
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Animal habitats have been placed deep in the sea off the coast of Israel. They reveal unique living conditions that have been almost unexplored.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Whether Trump's plan is practical or not, one thing is clear: the current environmental situation in Gaza directly threatens not only the residents of the Gaza Strip, but also Israel, and above all,
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Heavy metals were found in sea turtle eggs in record-breaking concentrations – according to a new Israeli study that may provide us with a broader picture of heavy metal pollution in the Mediterranean Sea.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Why might the worrying consequences of melting glaciers suddenly interest Trump?
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Advanced 3D printing technology makes it possible to create small capsules that become a cosmetic product, allowing us, the consumers, to take an active part in protecting the environment.
- Haifa University
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- Avi Blizovsky
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New research finds that melting ice in Antarctica is weakening the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) and could lead to worsening climate extremes, disrupting marine ecosystems, and reducing the ocean's ability to absorb carbon by 2050.
- Avi Blizovsky
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Among the areas that were decided to be eliminated "for reasons of efficiency" is the area of environmental justice, which is responsible for the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). During 2025, 171 EPA employees were sent on administrative leave - 160 of whom dealt with justice issues
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
New study reveals increase in lightning intensity in the Eastern Mediterranean region due to climate crisis and dangers to marine infrastructure and gas rigs
- Avi Blizovsky
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$19 billion grant freeze harms efforts to improve quality of life in needy communities and sparks legal and political controversies
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Plastic pollution is a serious global problem. This is a wake-up call to take it seriously and conduct a systematic mapping of the pollution in Israel. Opinion
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Almonds have been blooming in Israel for thousands of years, but the climate crisis could affect traditional cultivation. A special interview in honor of Tu B'Shvat with Dr. Or Sferling
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The climate crisis and growing import volumes threaten the Israeli tomato. Groundbreaking research offers a natural and effective solution: using bacteria
- Avi Blizovsky
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New research from the Hebrew University and Bar-Ilan University reveals that the coral reef in the Gulf of Eilat experienced a temporary "shutdown" about 4,500 years ago due to falling sea levels. The researchers identified a recovery after about 3,000 years and found
- Avi Blizovsky
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Innovative methods of analyzing ancient DNA reveal how warming affected plant species during the transition from the Ice Age – a clue to what may happen in the future
- Avi Blizovsky
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In April 2023 and 2024, mass die-offs of planktonic amphipods occurred in the Gulf of Eilat. Researchers have found that this was the effect of seasonal circular currents called eddies.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The fires that have been raging in Los Angeles for weeks are a painful example of the consequences of the climate crisis. The damage will be paid not only by residents, but also by the air, soil and ecosystems in the area.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
This invasive species arrived in Israel about a decade ago and has since surprised and disturbed with its impressive abilities – meet the Egyptian walled gecko
- Avi Blizovsky
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Two new studies (January 2025) reveal how natural climate change and lead water contamination shaped the social and health development of ancient Rome, highlighting the need to incorporate health aspects into climate risk assessment
- Tel Aviv University
The deadly parasite that destroyed sea urchins in Eilat has also spread to the Indian Ocean
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
A new book by Dan Hendel reveals a surprising perspective on how forests have been shaped over generations of human activity.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Artificial intelligence is mobilizing for the environment and helping to address a critical problem we all know – invasive species of animals that threaten local nature.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
- Avi Blizovsky
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- Tel Aviv University
Marine animals eat microplastic particles and excrete them in their feces, endangering the marine environment.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
The Israeli deer is in danger of extinction, and to save it, we need to find out what the best diet is for it. New Israeli research has found a way to discover what goes on deep in the deer's stomach – without touching it.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Although light symbolizes progress, for green sea turtles it is the opposite of a miracle. Mapping the lighting on beaches shows that not all darkness needs to be banished.
- Angle - a news agency for science and the environment
Prof. Dror Halana talks about lizards, wars, oil disasters, nature conservation in general, and his love for the desert. An interview with the incoming Chief Scientist of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority about the challenges of the role
- Avi Blizovsky
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Oil tycoons, led by the Koch family - a family of energy and oil refining tycoons from Texas - have excessive influence over many governments around the world, which do not take into account the needs of their residents, science and environmental considerations. This happened when the authorities