Plant
Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy
The discovery would thus help overcome a major hurdle in producing real dairy proteins without cows, paving the way for more sustainable dairy ingredients and less climate change.
KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery
6 plants that will help you cool the house
Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough
Flowering plants, not dinosaurs, drove mammals to ground 72 million years ago
Professor Janis said, "The vegetational habitat was more important for the course of Cretaceous mammalian evolution than any influence from dinosaurs."
Chimpanzees engineer tools by selecting flexible plants for termite fishing
Researchers find wild chimpanzees prefer plants 2.75 times more flexible, indicating sophisticated understanding of material properties.
The harmony of spring: Even during war, Israel is covered in wildflowers as winter ends - opinion
Israel boasts a wide variety of ecological systems: deserts and marshes, high mountains, dense forests, and open fields with wildflowers to suit each habitat.
The house blossoms on Tu Bishvat: How green can change your life?
Studies show that adding plants at home reduces anxiety, boosts focus, and improves well-being.
The Jerusalem Post and KKL-JNF invite readers to plant a tree in memory of the October 7 victims
KKL-JNF to dedicate the Swords of Iron Forest in the Western Negev.
Israeli researchers develop a device to assess tomato quality on the plant
Hebrew University researchers developed a patented technology to evaluate seven tomato quality parameters on the plant with up to 95% accuracy.
University re-examines 7,000-year-old femur, discovers oldest multi-plant arrow poison
The latest discovery is the oldest confirmed use of a combination of two or more plant toxins applied to arrowheads.
Two new 300-million-year-old plant species discovered in Portugal
Fossils include Palaeopteridium andrenelii, only the second known Noeggerathialean species in the country.
Chinese scientists find 410-million-year-old miniature plant revealing early land colonization
At just 45 millimeters tall, Zosterophyllum is one of the smallest known plants from its epoch, offering clues to plant survival strategies in harsh ancient environments.
Study reveals human ancestors ate mostly plants, not meat
Some researchers hypothesize that the incorporation of animal-based foods in early hominin diets led to increased brain size, smaller gut size, and increased stature.
