
Incredible fossil discovery rewrites the history of human migration out of Africa
Scientists have discovered the oldest known fossil of a modern human outside of Africa in Misliya Cave near Mount...

Rooftop farms in Gaza provide a lifeline to the community
Meeting even basic needs can be a challenge for the nearly 2 million people that live in Gaza. An Israeli blockade...

Palestinian architects give the ancient stone vault a modern twist in Jericho
The world’s oldest continuously inhabited city is now home to a curious new structure. AAU Anastas and Laboratoire...

Gaza Strip students build solar-powered car to help battle fuel crisis
The Gaza Strip in Palestine is faced with diesel and electricity shortages that lead to blackouts and major transportation...

Gaza man's DIY solar desalination machine can produce 2.6 gallons of fresh water every day
In the Gaza region, decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict have resulted in a severe drinking water shortage,...

Heirloom Seed Library preserves Palestinian farming heritage
The Cradle of Civilization, the birthplace of agriculture, is a part of the world that today struggles for its...

Israeli military admits to spraying crop-killing herbicides in Gaza
After several days of reports from Palestinian farmers, the Israeli Defense Force has admitted to aerial spraying...

Palestinian man overcomes Gaza energy cuts with affordable DIY solar ovens
A Palestinian man living in Gaza is helping his community overcome chronic energy shortages with affordable DIY...

Used Tear Gas Canisters Become a Living Garden in Poignant West Bank Shrine
Bilin has become a central focus of Palestinian protests against Israeli policies in the West Bank, and was the...

School of Tyres is a Temporary Handbuilt School in the West Bank
Built for the Vento di Terra o.n.g. and the Jerusalem Beduin Cooperative Commitee, the School of Tyres is a practical...

Recipients for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Named for 2013
In Lisbon on Friday, five recipients were named for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Established back in 1977,...