nature

How can something this big go away? Survey finds drastic decline in elephant population

Savanna elephants have declined by about 70% and forest elephants by about 90% on average in the surveyed sites.

“Invisibility cloak” for surfers: researchers find new solutions to keep sharks away

Dr. Laura Ryan of Macquarie University explains that lights on the underside of surfboards distort the silhouette, making it less appetizing to sharks.

New study: microplastics in the atmosphere can influence formation of ice clouds

"Microplastics can affect precipitation patterns, weather forecasting, climate modeling, and even aircraft safety".

A full Saturday of attractions: Rediscovering the Sharon region

Food, art, culture, and agriculture await you, with a wealth of family-friendly tourist spots – alongside stunning hiking trails, all at an affordable price.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
11/11/2024

Chimpanzees perform complex tasks better when watched by humans, study finds

Findings suggest the audience effect may be deeply rooted in the social evolution of great apes.

Do elephants play tricks on each other? Watch video

Observations at the Berlin Zoo provide new insights into elephants' cognitive abilities and social behaviors.

A team of scientists turned male mosquitoes deaf. Here’s why

A team from the University of California studied Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which annually infect approximately 400 million people.

Which is the scariest animal in the Savanah? Study reveals surprising answer

A research team from Western University conducted experiments in Kruger National Park, playing recordings of various sounds, including human conversations and hunting noises, at waterholes.

Archaeologists discover submerged Nabataean temple off Italy’s coast

The temple, estimated to be at least 2,000 years old, was likely built by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture, marking it as the first known temple built by them outside of the Middle East.

Cassius, world's largest captive crocodile, dies in Australia

At over 110 years old, he was a major attraction at Marineland Melanesia, mesmerizing crowds with his elegance.

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