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Police, Health Ministry uncover operation selling methamphetamine labeled as 'khat drops'

Lab tests confirmed that "khat drops" sold in Israel were methamphetamine, police said Sunday. Khat leaves are legal in Israel, but any extract of the plant is illegal.

Khat bundle in Sana'a, Yemen.
Unusual seizure at Ben-Gurion Airport: A doctor from central Israel tried to bring in 300 seedlings from Thailand without a permit from the Agriculture Ministry.

Doctor caught yellow-handed at Ben-Gurion attempting to smuggle 300 banana saplings from Thailand

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Israeli scientists make plants produce milk protein, paving way for cow-free dairy

The rare bristly cephalaria growing in the Jerusalem Botanical Garden as part of the joint initiative with KKL-JNF.

KKL-JNF aiming to preserve endangered plant species at Jerusalem Botanical Garden, Eshtaol Nursery


Say it with flowers: The history of flower-based phrases and idioms - explainer

There is a host of expressions related to flowers, plus many of their names have intriguing origins, so let’s take a stroll through life’s garden and take our pick of the beautiful blooms that abound

 Colorful anemones near Megiddo in Israel.

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.

 Prof. Yasmine Meroz with sunflowers.

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."

 Cocoa beans

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 Barkan is a lightning-shaped Syrian Thistle.

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.

 YEHUDA NAFTALI at the entrance to the Yehuda Naftali Botanic Garden.`

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.

 Rakus with his wound, two days before he was observed applying a poultice of medicinal leaves.

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. 

 Flowers planted in Jerusalem in preparation for the spring and summer months, April 20, 2024.

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.

 Plants growing in hydroponic farm

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.

 A flexitarian diet involves eating more plant-based meals