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Nature & Environment

Liquid asset: The Israeli startup that turns air into water

Arye Kohavi's Water-Gen has developed technology to meet a basic and universal need: Making water available everywhere at a reasonable price.

By Nadan Feldman | Jan 2, 2015 | 12:09 AM | 2

Homegrown Israeli idea for conquering the world food shortage
By Hagai Amit | 5
Israeli industry must make a passage to India
By Moshe Arens | 2
Renewable energy is coming of age
By Avi Bar-Eli
How to save the world with 3D printing
By Danna Harman
TASE starts the year with a loss
By Michael Rochvarger, Omri Zerachovitz, Reuters and Yoram Gabison

Snow in Jerusalem expected next week

Stormy weather to bring heavy rains, plummeting temperatures and possible flooding starting Tuesday.

By Zafrir Rinat | Jan 1, 2015 | 06:47 PM

Limnonectes larvaepartus, the viviparous fanged frog

Newly discovered fanged frog shocks science: Births live tadpoles

Most frogs lay eggs and some birth froglets; the rare Limnonectes larvaepartus is the only one known to actually release tadpoles into the world.

By Ruth Schuster , Will Dunham | Jan 1, 2015 | 10:21 AM

Fatzael crocodile ranch - Gil Eliyahu - 12092011

Jordan Valley crocodiles find themselves in a snarl

Local council wants to evacuate the no-longer profitable crocodile farm after selling their skins was banned.

By Zafrir Rinat | Jan 1, 2015 | 02:03 AM

Israeli panel to discuss increasing stores of liquid petroleum gas

Three weeks after 5 million liters of crude oil spilled in the Arava Desert, Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company is looking for approval to expand.

By Zafrir Rinat | Dec 30, 2014 | 01:41 AM

Tragedy at Jerusalem's Bibilical Zoo: Tigress eats her cubs

Blow to international efforts to save Sumatran tigers from extinction – only 400 left in the wild.

By Nir Hasson | Dec 28, 2014 | 10:16 PM

The most intriguing dinosaur discoveries of 2014

From the Saudi-saur to a nest with babysitter to the BIGGEST dinosaur EVER - here are the hot dinosaur stories of 2014.

By Ruth Schuster | Dec 25, 2014 | 04:38 PM

Ein Bokek Nature Reserve - Israel Nature and Parks Authority - 25112011

Turning salty water sweet at the Dead Sea's Ein Bokek spring

Israel Nature and Parks Authority behind restoration efforts of one of the most important springs in Judean Desert.

By Zafrir Rinat | Dec 24, 2014 | 11:54 AM

Israel's Finance Ministry stymies hazardous-materials warning system

National network of detection sensors not set up due to budget shortfall.

By Zafrir Rinat | Dec 22, 2014 | 03:17 AM

Henry, the world's oldest surviving crocodile, turns 114

Born in 1900, the crocodile killed several men and children before being captured in 2003.

By Haaretz | Dec 21, 2014 | 05:40 PM

Mayors oppose housing on Military Industries compound in central Israel

Area towns ask interior minister to hold up approval of plans until a full environmental survey is conducted.

By Zafrir Rinat | Dec 15, 2014 | 12:02 PM

Movies & Television

'Ida' is more than a film about the memory of the Holocaust

By Uri Klein | 01:54 PM

The dead that keep on giving: On the 10th year of TV's 'Bones'

By Michael Handelzalts | 01:39 PM

2014: A shining year for Israeli film

By Nirit Anderman | 01:44 PM

Sports

Maccabi Tel Aviv players hoisting Toto Cup trophy.

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins soccer’s Toto Cup

By Moshe Boker | 03:12 AM

Top 10 Anglo-Israeli sports moments of 2014

By Steven Klein | 09:06 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers reported to be disappointed with David Blatt

By Haaretz | 03:12 PM

Health & Fitness

Health Ministry mulls reinstating coverage for life-saving drugs

By Ido Efrati | 03:00 PM

Israeli drug panel approves subsidies for Hepatitis C, diabetes treatment

By Ido Efrati | 06:08 AM

Mind-heart connection || Study: Terror-related stress increases heart-attack risk

By Ido Efrati | 04:24 AM

Music & Theater

Overlooked Arik Einstein song makes radio debut

By Ben Shalev | 04:21 PM

U2's Bono may never play guitar again following bike accident

By Haaretz | 12:38 PM

New look from 'shoegaze' rocker

By Nir Goraly | 02:12 PM