Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 615

The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research

An artist's rendering of how plants may look growing in space. (NiseriN via iStock by Getty Images)
October 20, 2022, 4:03 pm
Israel, nation that made desert bloom, now aims to grow plants on the moon
Hoping to pave way for self-sustaining lunar bases, institute that helps turn Negev and other arid areas fertile preparing to blast mini-greenhouse of seeds and plants into space
By Nathan Jeffay
Howard Marcus, who died in 2014, and Lottie Marcus, who died in 2015, left a $400 million gift to establish a permanent endowment at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. (Courtesy of AABGU)
June 24, 2016, 7:29 pm
$400 million gift to BGU thought to be largest-ever to an Israeli university
Funds by estate of Dr. Howard and Lottie Marcus largely earmarked for water research, including desalination technologies
By JTA
Amer Sweity in his lab at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's campus in Sde Boker, Israel, May 18, 2015. (Renee Ghert-Zand/Times of Israel)
May 25, 2015, 3:19 am
Israel’s first Jordanian PhD wants to bring peace through water
Desalination researcher Amer Sweity’s years at Ben-Gurion University put him in unique position to build bridges — and pipelines
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Greenhouses in the Judean desert, near Ein Yahav (photo credit: Nati Shohat/Flash90)
From the WebFebruary 24, 2012, 2:45 pm
Ben Gurion U. profs tell Aussies of ‘the challenge of the desert’
JWire: Two top Israeli professors journeyed to Australia to speak of Israel’s accomplishments in water reclamation and preservation
If you prick them, do they not feel – and tell their friends? A new study by a Ben Gurion University team shows that plants communicate their pain via a “social network.” (Photo by Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
February 13, 2012, 12:21 pm
Plants spread the word on threats, via the ‘botanical social network’
Social networking isn’t just a human thing. Plants that are under stress can communicate their pain to other plants, enabling them – and their neighbors – to ‘defend’ themselves from danger
By David de Piciotto
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.