Batteries power the clean energy transition, but their production comes at a cost — environmental and human health impacts from critical mineral extraction and processing. A new study, by the Yannay Institute for Energy Security at Reichman University, highlights the risks and offers sustainable solutions including circular economy strategies and pollution mitigation measures to ensure energy storage technologies truly benefit the planet and its people.

In India, tigers haven’t just survived − they're making a comeback. Despite a growing population and increasing pressure on their habitats, the number of wild tigers is rising. The reason? According to a study published in Science, it's a combination of ecological restoration, economic initiatives, and political stability. And just as important: a deeply rooted reverence for tigers that has fostered a culture where humans and predators can coexist.