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Oldest Known Bread Discovered In Jordan

Fancy some fresh bread, right out of the fire pit? It was fresh...14,400 years ago. Until recently, it was thought that the earliest bread, discovered...

Middle Eastern artefacts looted by 95-year-old “Indiana Joan”

The Australian government is investigating the case of a 95-year-old Perth woman accused of looting artefacts from Middle Eastern countries including Egypt.  Joan Howard...

Ancient jar of decapitated toad heads puzzle archeologists

They were found in a 4000 year old tomb. Begging the question - why a jar of decapitated toads? What strange customs did our...

Want to join an archeology dig?

Joining a dig is a great way to get close to ancient history and if you are an environment lover - a way to learn about the simpler ways of life, before industrialization and technology.

Yemen’s Shibam is 400 towers made from earth – like a Manhattan in the desert

If you have lost faith in earth architecture, take note: Yemen's Manhattan of the desert, Shibam, boasts 400 habitable clay towers!

How Palestinian Authority’s UNESCO Membership Could Affect Middle East Heritage Sites

Akko in Israel is just one important World Heritage Site in the Middle East region that could suffer from the United States' decision to...

The cave homes of Iran

An ancient vernacular cave home from Iran

How to build an Earthship

Micheal Reynolds is a true visionary of a sustainable way forward for humanity, housed in buildings that use throwaway materials and don't need external power or sewage systems.

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NASA scientist spends 378 days on “Mars” growing food. What can Earth learn?

NASA scientist Matthew Montgomery spent 378 days inside a simulated Mars habitat growing vegetables with hydroponics. What can farming on Mars teach us about conserving water, saving energy and protecting Earth?

Petra by Night returns as Jordan tries brings tourists back to Wadi Rum

The Nabataeans understood that prosperity in the desert depended on respecting environmental limits. Two thousand years later, Petra's greatest attraction may still be the wisdom of the people who learned to live within them.

At COP31, 350.org demands an end to fossil fuels, not another round of promises

From Bill McKibben to climate organizers across the Middle East, Green Prophet has followed 350.org for 16 years. At COP31 in Türkiye, the movement is demanding an end to fossil fuel expansion and a fair transition to renewable energy.

The pulsing planet and the earthquakes that shape our world

One of the most persistent questions in seismology concerns whether scientists will eventually be able to predict major earthquakes before they happen.

Amman’s traffic crisis is about more than cars. It’s about how we think

I believe Jordan needs a cultural transformation alongside its infrastructure investments. We must begin by redefining social prestige. Why should ownership of an expensive car be considered a greater achievement than making an environmentally responsible transportation choice? Why should travelling by bus carry a social stigma?

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NASA scientist spends 378 days on “Mars” growing food. What can Earth learn?

NASA scientist Matthew Montgomery spent 378 days inside a simulated Mars habitat growing vegetables with hydroponics. What can farming on Mars teach us about conserving water, saving energy and protecting Earth?

Petra by Night returns as Jordan tries brings tourists back to Wadi Rum

The Nabataeans understood that prosperity in the desert depended on respecting environmental limits. Two thousand years later, Petra's greatest attraction may still be the wisdom of the people who learned to live within them.

At COP31, 350.org demands an end to fossil fuels, not another round of promises

From Bill McKibben to climate organizers across the Middle East, Green Prophet has followed 350.org for 16 years. At COP31 in Türkiye, the movement is demanding an end to fossil fuel expansion and a fair transition to renewable energy.

The pulsing planet and the earthquakes that shape our world

One of the most persistent questions in seismology concerns whether scientists will eventually be able to predict major earthquakes before they happen.

Amman’s traffic crisis is about more than cars. It’s about how we think

I believe Jordan needs a cultural transformation alongside its infrastructure investments. We must begin by redefining social prestige. Why should ownership of an expensive car be considered a greater achievement than making an environmentally responsible transportation choice? Why should travelling by bus carry a social stigma?

When Bed Sores Turn Into Sepsis

Unstageable wounds are another group of pressure injuries characterized by slough or eschar covering, which makes it hard to determine the real depth of the wound.

Breaking Down Car Accident Settlements

Driverless cars may set us up for bigger legal headaches.

Why Bronwyn Finnegan Chose the Nonprofit Sector Over Politics or Corporate Life

Bronwyn Finnegan could have pursued a career in politics or corporate leadership. Instead, she chose the nonprofit sector, where she focuses on financial sustainability, governance and helping mission-driven organizations build the capacity to survive and grow.
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