Plant
Doctor caught yellow-handed at Ben-Gurion attempting to smuggle 300 banana saplings from Thailand
Customs inspectors at Ben-Gurion Airport discovered about 300 banana saplings and staghorn ferns in five suitcases belonging to a passenger returning from Thailand.
Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy
KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery
6 plants that will help you cool the house
Sunflowers ‘dance’ to optimize growth, Israeli-US study reveals
The resulting footage revealed that the sunflowers exhibited a "dancing" behavior, with each flower moving randomly in search of the best angle to avoid shading its neighbors.
Matcha vs Green Tea: Differences, Benefits and More
Discover the differences between matcha and green tea, from health benefits to caffeine content, and find which suits your health goals best.
High hopes in Israel for 'super hero' cocoa that survived frontline conditions
"It's a very unusual result, to find a strain that can withstand 3-1/2 months of drought as new fresh seedlings and also severe cold front."
A look into the Barkan – the lightning shaped Syrian Thistle
The Syrian Thistle grows throughout the Mediterranean Sea, from the Canary Islands in the west to Iran and Azerbaijan in the east.
The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden: A peaceful, green oasis in a bustling city
The Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden serves a threefold purpose at the university.
Wild animal treats wounds using medical plant, new study finds
A wild male Sumatran orangutan was seen applying chew leaves from Akar Kuning – a climbing plant used in traditional medicine to treat wounds.
Jerusalem city prepares for spring with planting of over 700 thousand flowers
The hope is for colorful carpets and colorful blooms to cover the meadows, the public gardens, the parks, the traffic squares, and other areas in neighborhoods throughout the city.
Sweeter strawberries and sour tomatoes: How an Israeli company grows more flavorsome produce
Ariel Global Links invents a new form of hydroponic farming that promotes larger and healthier plant yield. The company also participated in the Israeli Green Economy Conference.
Plant-based diets act as a natural barrier to dangerous snoring linked to health problems
Snoring and associated health risks can be minimized by adopting a healthier diet.
Plant, fruit analysis from Goliath's biblical city sheds light on Philistine rituals
In the systematic excavation project of the temple area in the lower city of Gath, a team from Bar-Ilan University has overseen the reconstruction of the plants used in Philistine rituals.
