Water

Mekorot and nT-Tao to advance pilot facility for fusion energy in critical water infrastructure

New partnership targets a breakthrough in powering desalination and wastewater systems with continuous, resilient fusion energy.

Infrastructure works along the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee as the Water Authority and the national water company Mekorot prepare to increase the flow of desalinated water pumped from desalination plants in Ashkelon and Rishon Lezion into the lake, northern Israel, February 27, 2026.
Displaced Palestinians run to fill containers with water amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, November 6, 2025.

COGAT says MSF 'lost moral direction' after NGO's claim that Israel is 'using water as a weapon'

FILE PHOTO:  A man watches as smoke rises from a fire caused by a gas pipeline leak in Puchong, Selangor on April 1, 2025. A massive fire forced people from their homes during Eid celebrations as it towered over residential districts on April 1 near the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.

Fire destroys 200 homes in Sabah village, displacing hundreds amid strong winds

Drinking water

Must you drink 8 glasses of water a day? The medical truth says otherwise


Ignoring Central Asia’s environmental crisis is a strategic mistake - opinion

Falling water levels also affect river transport and port operations. The Caspian Sea's declining levels threaten ecosystems and critical economic assets, including ports and energy facilities.

Illustrative image of a town in Central Asia.

Gaza receiving over 70,000 cubic meters of water per day, COGAT claims

The post came in reply to a post from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), saying that freshwater supplies in Gaza were "severely limited and polluted."

VIEW OF a new water line building to transfer water between Israel and the Gaza Strip, near Kibbutz Nirim, on the Israeli side of the Border with the Gaza Strip, September 4, 2019.

Liquid water in -70 Celsius: Scientists break down water's weirdness

New peer-reviewed experiments on supercooled water corroborate the transition between high- and low-density liquid states.

The water park

Israel launches historic project to send desalinated water into Sea of Galilee

New Reverse Carrier system will send up to 5,000 cubic meters of desalinated water per hour into the lake by early summer, as officials cite climate pressures and wartime conditions.

An aerial view of the Kinneret. To the casual observer, the lake, also known as the Sea of Galilee, appears to be a rare environmental success story in an era of climate uncertainty.

Forgetting to drink in winter? 5 Hot beverages that will help you maintain hydration

When the weather is cold and dry, it is easy to ignore the importance of drinking enough water. Nutritionists recommend drinking these hot beverages that will help the body maintain hydration.

Take a sip

Ancient Polish 'princess' burial date revealed after decades of archaeological mystery - study

In 1899, the young woman’s coffin, made of a hollowed-out oak log, had tumbled from an eroding cliff above the Baltic coast village. She was nicknamed by locals as the “Princess of Bagicz.”

The Princess of Bagicz’s wooden coffin, accessed on February 27, 2026.

Israeli companies fall behind on global climate reporting standards, says CDP report

Only one Israeli company was granted an A score, while most were not graded at all.

Factory chimney releases smoke.

Ariston expands the scope of solar collector production in Israel

In this move, Israel becomes a strategic production center for water heating in Israel and around the world.

Chromagen project

Mekorot–Afikey Mayim agreement to boost water supply to Beit She’an area

The agreement links Beit She’an and the Emek HaMaayanot to the national water grid, increasing supply reliability for residents and farmers.

View of the Sapir Station belonging to the Israeli Mekorot National Water company, near Kinneret in Northern Israel. December 15, 2010.

Jupiter's moon Europa less likely to hold life than previously thought, scientists discover

After modeling Europa's conditions, the researchers concluded that its rocky seafloor is likely mechanically too strong to allow for tectonic and volcanic activity.

A VIEW of Jupiter's moon Europa created from images taken by NASA's Galileo spacecraft in the late 1990's, according to NASA, obtained by Reuters May 14, 2018.