Caves

Spatial planning 170,000 years ago:

Early humans placed cave's hearth to minimize smoke exposure

Findings indicate early humans knew about spatial planning, placed hearth to obtain maximum benefit with a minimum of unhealthy smoke.

3 Jerusalem-area children suffer relapsing fever

Children from Kfar Eldad diagnosed with fever caused by certain Borrelia bacteria. Children likely picked up bacteria while spelunking.

Hebrew U Researchers Find a Different Kind of 'Tunnel'

Israeli geologists have discovered and mapped the deepest and longest cave ever found in Israel.