Israeli startup totally reinventing how cars are built
REE’s innovative modular platform houses all of a car’s major components – brakes, thermal systems, motor and drivetrain – next to the wheels.
September 9, 2019
Israel Innovation
Israeli high-tech jobs surpass 300,000 – 8.7% of workforce
The percentage of employees in Israel’s hi-tech industry rose to 8.7 percent by end of 2018, bringing number of hi-tech positions to over 307,000 by mid-2019.
August 28, 2019
New Israeli satellite to find cosmic blasts, black holes
Weizmann Institute of Science and the Israel Space Agency of the Ministry of Science and Technology are heading this international project.
August 27, 2019
Forget chores, there’s a made-in-Israel robot for that
From folding your laundry to cleaning toilets, these five robots will do your dirty work for you.
August 26, 2019
WATCH: Israeli drone startup to deliver food in US
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration recently approved Israeli tech company Flytrex to begin food delivery services in North Carolina.
August 15, 2019
Ethiopian-Israeli delegation looks to conquer tech event in Addis Ababa
The delegation is composed of members of an Israeli non-governmental organization working to help integrate Ethiopian-Israelis.
August 13, 2019
Israel’s defense ministry gets into startup business with innovation accelerator
The new accelerator will mentor 10 startups that are working on projects suitable to both civilian and security markets.
August 13, 2019
Breakthrough: Tel Aviv University researchers develop melanoma vaccine
'We have shown that it is possible to produce an effective nano-vaccine against melanoma,' says Prof. Ronit Satchi-Fainaro.
August 6, 2019
WATCH: How the Bible was digitized into nanochips to be worn as jewelry
An Israeli company is using nanotechnology to insert the entire bible into a chip, which is then used as jewelry.
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August 6, 2019
As far as Israel’s concerned, there’s nothing a drone can’t do
From apple-picking to security details: Six Israeli companies are developing specialized drones.
July 31, 2019
New Israeli satellite scheduled to blast off next week
Spacecom's new satellite will provide television broadcasting and Internet services mainly to the African continent.
By World Israel News Staff
Israeli communications satellite operator Spacecom has rece...
July 28, 2019
WATCH: Arrow 3 ballistic missile interceptor tests ‘beyond expectations,’ Netanyahu says
PM and DM Benjamin Netanyahu said of the recent Arrow 3 test in the U.S. that it proved 'beyond expectations. The execution was perfect.'
July 28, 2019
WATCH: Revolutionary Israeli treatment for migraines gets European approval
Neurolief, an Israeli startup, has recently received European approval for its non-invasive, adjustable electronic headset, which uses nerve stimulation to control pain.
July 28, 2019
WATCH: Israel’s laser-targeted mosquito locator will keep you bite-free
The days of unexpected mosquito attacks are over. Bzigo is the first-ever device that actively detects and locates a mosquito, allowing you to easily eliminate it.
July 25, 2019
Israeli startup paves way to Alzheimer’s cure, one algorithm at a time
Israeli scientist Shahar Barbash is making waves in the pharmaceutical world with a new approach that has chemistry Nobel laureate Michael Levitt on board.
July 22, 2019
UN may be biased, but it has a weakness for Israeli products
For the UN to choose Israeli innovation 'is a demonstrable vote of confidence in our capabilities and an economic lever for the local industry,' said Danon.
July 21, 2019
Waze navigation app gets in touch with its feminine side
One of two new features for the Tel Aviv-founded app is a female pronouns option to navigation voice 'Sivan.'
July 17, 2019
Israeli candy maker wants to add marijuana components to its chocolates
Hemp oil is being increasingly lauded for a variety of health benefits, and Carmit is looking to tap international interest.
July 17, 2019
Google pays $200 million for Israeli startup
The acquisition, subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed this year.
July 10, 2019
Israeli scientist creates ‘nanoghosts’ to combat cancer
Using nanoghosts to fight cancer is considered one of Israel’s most impactful discoveries.
July 10, 2019
WATCH: Israeli startup creates robot lifeguard
After a close call with a three-year-old, an Israeli startup is aiming to make swimming safer with a robotic lifeguard.
July 8, 2019
Israeli startup gives people what they really want
Tel Aviv-based ZenCity helps cities learn what the people really want despite those vociferous few dominating the social discourse on digital media.
July 8, 2019
Israeli gene manipulation puts cow flatulence behind us
'Our findings will have a positive impact on two major challenges facing the international community: climate change and food security.'
July 4, 2019
Israeli company wins bid to help secure US border
Elbit Systems has been awarded a $26 million contract to install a multi-sensor system to monitor the U.S.-Mexico border.
June 27, 2019
Israel shows off hi-tech solutions at Agritech conference
Hundreds of company and state representatives from around the world came to hear about revolutionary Israeli products for the food industry.
June 26, 2019
Israeli drone innovations on display at Paris Air Show
Israeli drones have revolutionized security and modern day battlefields.
June 23, 2019
Google, Facebook, Amazon grabbing Israeli high-tech workers, offering to double salaries
In Forbes interview, Venture capitalist Mark Tluszcz said Silicon Valley giants’ habit of poaching local startup employees has become a problem.
June 15, 2019
India adds SPICE with new Israeli smart bomb
The system is used by the Israel Air Force, where it is nicknamed 'steel hailstones.'
June 12, 2019
Israeli startup unveils design for flying electric car
Called Asaka, Japanese for flying bird, NFT’s vehicle will be equipped with 14 propellers and collapsable wings extracted before takeoff.
June 10, 2019
WATCH: IDF arming itself with rifles to counter weaponized drones
Countering weaponized drones has taken on a new immediacy after footage was revealed of a Hamas drone dropping a bomb on an IDF tank near the Gaza border.
June 6, 2019
New Israeli combat-ready drone to be unveiled at Paris Air Show
'Designed for tactical missions on the battlefield, the T-Heron is expected to be used extensively by ground troops and coastal guards.'
June 5, 2019
Ford to open an innovation center in Israel
Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, is set to launch the new center during his planned visit to Israel in June.
May 29, 2019
Israel wraps up second-highest defense export year in past decade
The IDF’s close ties with defense industries make Israel into a cutting-edge laboratory for defense development.
May 21, 2019
WATCH: Israeli startup finds solution for urban trees
Israeli startup Frizweed has discovered a way to let trees grow safely on sidewalks with 'Treetube.'
May 21, 2019
Israel invents first flying-driving-crawling robot
Robot drone from Ben-Gurion U could be used for search and rescue, agriculture, maintenance, cleaning, filming, entertainment and security.
May 20, 2019
BREAKTHROUGH: Israelis take giant leap toward creating human embryos
An Israeli team recently discovered how to turn skin cells into stem cells, 'paving the way to create whole embryos.'
May 2, 2019
Israel’s Delek group closing in on $2 billion deal for Chevron’s North Sea oilfields
The acquisition would mark another step for Israeli company Delek towards its expected public listing.
April 29, 2019
WATCH: Israeli nano-satellites unlock future of space exploration
Researchers in Israel are building satellites smaller than shoe boxes that can transmit high-res photos and videos back to earth.
April 29, 2019
Poland looking to buy gas from Israel, end reliance on Russia
'We are looking at all those places to the south of Poland... So yes, we are interested in Israel,' the CEO of Polish company PGNiG told Reuters.
April 28, 2019
Why toymakers Kinder and LEGO are looking to Israel for ideas
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design Jerusalem partners with major toymakers to create new designs that could hit the market next year.
April 28, 2019
Tel Aviv culinary platform plates up emerging chefs
L28 fuses Israeli innovation and a vibrant culinary scene to create a unique and delicious new experience.
April 23, 2019
Israeli tech will keep runways safer at Beijing airport
Xsight Systems' RunWize foreign object debris detection solution chosen to enhance runway safety and capacity at China's main international airport.
April 21, 2019
Israeli hi-tech investments: $1.55 billion in first quarter of 2019
The sum represents a 28% increase compared to the first quarter of 2018.
April 18, 2019
NASA experiment may have survived Israeli spacecraft’s crash landing on moon
A ball-shaped device, smaller than a computer mouse, was located on the top side of the Israeli lander.
April 17, 2019
Israeli researchers discover new way to fight war on cancer
“Our technology is a new approach in the war on cancer, said Professor Rotem Karni.
April 16, 2019
Leaders of Israeli lunar mission to be honored on Independence Day
While the Genesis mission concluded with a crash landing on the lunar surface, SpaceIL's chairman vowed to make a second attempt.
April 15, 2019
WATCH: Israeli scientists create first-ever living heart ‘printed’ from human tissue
Scientists at Tel Aviv University have created a tiny, live heart in a revolutionary new 3D printing process that combines human tissue taken from a patient.
April 15, 2019
WATCH: Dramatic simulation depicts Israeli spacecraft’s mission to the moon
The engineering teams of SpaceIL and (Israel Aerospace Industries) IAI say that they have successfully performed the final maneuver necessary ahead of Thursday's historic landing of an Israeli spacecraft, Genesis, on the moon.
April 11, 2019
Israeli spacecraft Genesis sends remarkable photos of far side of the moon
Beresheet, (or "Genesis") is scheduled to land on the moon on April 11.
By World Israel News Staff
Genesis, Israel’s historic spacecraft, which entered lunar orbit on Thursday on its journey to the moon ...
April 7, 2019
Exposed: Anti-Israel hackers can kill Israeli patients with medical cyber-attacks
"Deliberately tampering with the scans could aid insurance fraud, ransomware, cyberterrorism or even murder," say the Ben Gurion University researchers.
April 4, 2019
Silicon shtetl: Orthodox Israeli startups are headed to New York
The startups will take part in Calcalist’s third annual Mind the Tech Conference, taking place in New York next week.
April 4, 2019
McDonald’s buys Israeli tech company for $300 million
Using new technology, McDonald’s restaurants can vary their electronic menus depending on factors such as the weather.
March 26, 2019
Smile! Israeli study shows happy coaches help teams win
Expressions of happiness directed at players before the game begins will increase the chances of leading at half-time, Israeli research shows.
March 18, 2019
Start-up Nation: Top 4 High-Tech Acquisitions in Israel
With Nvidia's acquisition of Israeli chipmaker Mellanox in the news this week, here's a look at other top high-tech acquisitions in Israeli history.
March 14, 2019
Israeli precision irrigation firm to deliver water to 60,000 rural Indian farmers
Netafim is bringing precision irrigation to over 100 villages in India, improving the livelihoods of tens of thousands of rural farmers.
March 12, 2019
NASA to test Israeli-made radiation vest in Orion’s first moon mission
The suit, adapted for female astronauts, is designed to protect vital body organs and tissues which are susceptible to radiation damage.
March 12, 2019
7 Israeli technologies invented for busy parents
Too busy to shout at the kids to come for dinner? Or to fold the laundry? Check out the Israeli technologies that can make your life easier.
March 11, 2019
US technology firm to buy Israeli chipmaker Mellanox for $6.9 billion
It is the biggest-ever acquisition by Nvidia as it pushes into the market for data center components.
March 11, 2019
WATCH: Israeli McDonald’s provides invisible ‘walking companion’ to visually impaired
McDonald’s Israel is the first restaurant chain in the world to offer full access to customers with orientation challenges through its sensor-and-app system.
March 10, 2019
Tel Aviv light strips save cell phone users from entering traffic
The LED strips embedded in the pavement light up to alert pedestrians caught up in their Candy Crush Saga game to when it is safe to cross.
March 10, 2019