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The Syrian Thistle grows throughout the Mediterranean Sea, from the Canary Islands in the west to Iran and Azerbaijan in the east.
Activists from Just Stop Oil poured an orange cornflour concoction over the historic site - potentially endangering the rare lichen that inhabit the rocks.
Sea bathers have already reported encounters with various types of jellyfish.
The new program was developed as a response to the critical global challenge of climate change and will be launched in the coming academic year.
Recent fires have rages in northern Israel due to Hezbollah barrages, taking a heavy toll on the environment in the last week. Since Monday, the Fire and Rescue Authority has fought dozens of fires.
The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden serves a threefold purpose at the university.
Thousands of years ago, this strange place was known as Kadesh Barnea, and was considered the southernmost boundary of the Land of Israel.
A new study led by Prof. Lee Koren of Bar-Ilan University (BIU) in Ramat Gan looked into the profound effects of habitat disturbance on the Arabian babbler.
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted, shooting lava 50 meters high, causing disruptions, evacuations, and infrastructure damage, highlighting ongoing volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula
Hebrew University researchers recommend that reforestation efforts give priority to species with minimal damage to the environment