Museum Launches Dead Sea NFT Photo Collection On World Water Day
The collection of 100 images highlights the disappearing beauty of the Dead Sea in order to raise environmental awareness.
March 22, 2022
COVID-19 Nasal Spray, Buck Naked Israelis, Rush of Unicorns – Most-Read Articles Of 2021
NoCamels lists the popular articles on Israeli developments and events that resonated most with our readers this year.
December 31, 2021
Nude Photographer Spencer Tunick Back In Israel To Launch The Dead Sea Museum
Tunick is also staging a live photo installation to draw attention to the importance of preserving and restoring the Dead Sea.
October 17, 2021
Is There An Ideal Solution For Saving The Dead Sea? Israeli Scientists Weigh In
The Dead Sea is slowly disappearing and collaboration among neighboring countries is difficult. But Israel needs a plan, and fast.
September 08, 2019
Salty Mystery: Joint US-Israeli Study Aims To Answer Salt Buildup Puzzle In Dead Sea
New research shows that small disturbances in the Dead Sea caused by waves or other motion create 'salt fingers' that slowly funnel down to the lake bed.
July 07, 2019
Israel Reveals ‘World’s Longest Salt Cave’ In Mount Sedom Near Dead Sea
An international expedition led by the Hebrew University discovered a 10 kilometers long salt cave.
March 28, 2019
On World Water Day, A Look At The Innovative Tech That Makes Israel A Water Superpower
Once a country on the brink of a water crisis, Israel has overcome a desert climate and limited rainfall to develop water technology sought all over the world
March 22, 2018
Top Vacation Destination: Israel Is One Of Harper’s Bazaar “Best Places To Travel In 2017”
According to America's first fashion magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Israel is one of the 17 best places to travel to in 2017. Find out why they love the country.
January 15, 2017
Swimmers Brave Salty Dead Sea Waters For Seven Hours To Raise Awareness For Its Dire State
Wearing protective masks and snorkels, 25 swimmers from around the world swam the salty waters of Israel's Dead Sea in a bid to draw attention to its environmental deterioration.
November 17, 2016
Israeli Uses Ice Skating Concept And Dead Sea Salt To Create Air Con Empire
If you've been to the Dead Sea, you know just how hot it can get there. However, in that hot place there's a natural phenomenon that was the inspiration for Israeli company Advantix's energy-efficient air conditioning technology.
August 11, 2013
Ari Fruchter’s New Dead Sea Project: ‘The World’s Healthiest Gourmet Sea Salt That Will Also Promote Peace’
Ari Fruchter, the Israeli behind Spencer Tunick's 2011 mass nude Dead Sea photograph, is onto his next ambitious endeavor: A gourmet salt harvested from the Dead Sea, that will not only be healthy, but also promote peace.
August 02, 2013
Is Dead Sea Alive? Fresh Springs And Organisms Discovered
Is it time to change the name of the Dead Sea? Two parallel studies carried out in the Dead Sea brought unexpected findings: Fresh water springs were found at the bottom of the sea as well as new micro-organisms.
September 27, 2011
International Photographer Spencer Tunick Undresses Israel To Save Dead Sea
On Saturday morning, on a private beach in Israel's Dead Sea resort, over 1,000 people eagerly undressed to pose for a naked group photograph. It sounds too good to be true, but it isn't – the hype was created by world-renowned photographer of the naked, Spencer Tunick and this time, it was all about saving the Dead Sea.
September 21, 2011
A Dip In The Dead Sea Great For Diabetics, Study Shows
Researchers at the medical departments of Ben-Gurion University and the Soroka Medical Center in Israel found that a short dip in Dead Sea waters leads to a significant decrease in the levels of sugar in the blood and could improve the medical condition of diabetics.
August 31, 2011
Dead sea new wonder of the world?
School kids will assist the Dead Sea to earn points in an international competition looking for the new Wonders of the world. [Photo by Tracy Hunter]
October 24, 2010