WATCH: Israeli expert warns AI progress poses ‘profound risks to humanity’
Tech journalist Dror Globerman breaks down the 'unintended consequences' of the AI arms race.
April 2, 2023Israeli Innovation & Technology
WATCH: Israeli innovation converts sea waves into electricity
Israeli company aims to power entire cities by harvesting the energy of the ocean.
March 31, 2023
GLOBAL BREAKTHROUGH: Plants emit sounds, Israeli researchers discover
For the first time anywhere in the world, researchers at Tel Aviv University recorded and analyzed sounds distinctly emitted by plants.
March 30, 2023
WATCH: Israel launches surveillance satellite in impressive feat of technology
Dr. Uzi Rubin, a missile and defense analyst, explains the purpose of the Ofek 13 satellite and the significance of its successful launch, as well as its likely target: monitoring Iran's nuclear weapons production.
March 29, 2023
WATCH: Tiny Israeli robot will transform medicine
The tiny robot, only 10 microns across, is able to navigate within a biological sample, identify different types of cells, capture them selectively, and transport them for further analysis.
March 26, 2023
Israel helping Africa build ‘Great Green Wall’ to contain the Sahara
Israeli initiative aims to help African countries bordering on the Sahara stop the climate change-fueled encroachment of the desert on arable land with a green buffer.
March 26, 2023
Groundbreaking: Diabetes can be diagnosed in fetus in 1st trimester, Israeli study finds
Research from Bar-Ilan University finds that gestational diabetes can be diagnosed as early as the first trimester through the gut microbiome, a development which could prevent adverse outcomes for both mother and child.
March 22, 2023
‘SO FAR, BUT SO CLOSE’: First-ever Israeli pavilion opened in Japan defense exhibition
'Despite the physical distance between Israel and Japan, we share many similarities as technology-oriented and innovation-driven nations,' said Yair Kulas, who is leading the Israeli delegation.
March 16, 2023
Startup CEO reveals how she saved her company with last-ditch withdrawal from SVB
Maayan Cohen, CEO of Hello Heart, said the company kept tens of millions of dollars in the bank after raising $70 million in a Series D in 2022 and taking its total funding to about $138 million.
March 13, 2023
‘LongeviTech’: How Israeli companies are helping people live longer
Life expectancy is increasing, but so are risks. CTech profiles some of the leading innovative Israeli startups in LongeviTech.
March 13, 2023
Could Israel become a surprise cocoa superpower?
Israel has the wrong climate for growing cocoa but a new startup aims to grow it sustainably and ethically in a lab – and it’s already sparking interest with snack makers.
February 27, 2023
Israeli chemist finds alternative to medical injections, ‘works even better’
Prof. Nissim Garti’s liquid nano vehicles deliver oral or topical formulations of drugs usually delivered only by needle.
February 26, 2023
NASA to launch Israel’s first space telescope in 2026
The launch is part of a new partnership between NASA and Israel’s Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology.
February 22, 2023
Can Israeli ingenuity fix America’s broken healthcare system?
Smart solutions for streamlining and democratizing cumbersome pieces of the healthcare puzzle aim to improve workload and patient outcomes.
February 14, 2023
WATCH: Israeli scientists develop first-ever sniffing robot
Bio-hybrid 'smelling' robot developed by researchers at Tel Aviv University.
February 9, 2023
Israeli startup nets prestigious Google status
Israel-based firm Adnimation granted Google Certified Publishing Partner status, enjoyed by just 57 companies around the globe.
February 8, 2023
WATCH: Tel Aviv University establishes first satellite observatory for quantum optical communication
The Center for Quantum Science and Technology at Tel Aviv University has built the first ground station in Israel for tracking, sensing, hyperspectral imaging, and optical and quantum communication with satellites in orbit around the Earth.
February 8, 2023
Israeli president’s speech at hi-tech conference partially written by ChatGPT
Herzog praised Israel's 'significant impact on the global stage' at the Cybertech Global conference in Tel Aviv.
February 1, 2023
Brain activity can predict political orientation, Israeli researchers find
'If we try to understand how people who hold opposite political views to ours experience the world, we might be able to conduct a slightly more effective public discussion.'
January 31, 2023
Breakthrough: Tel Aviv University paves way for optimal communication from space
'This nanosatellite realizes a number of milestones on our way to achieve quantum communication from space by the means of a quantum nanosatellite.'
January 26, 2023
A robot that can smell: New Israeli tech could be a game-changer
'The principle we have demonstrated can be used and applied to other senses, such as sight and touch...The sky is the limit.'
January 17, 2023
WATCH: Israeli startup aims to extend lifespans of cancer patients
The founders of 'New Phase' have developed a revolutionary treatment based on nanoparticles that they hope will turn terminal cancers from a fatal disease into a chronic one.
January 16, 2023
Fully compostable footwear? Israeli eco-friendly innovation goes a step further
Cinnamon-scented slides made from a novel flexible material are being tested by a company setting new standards in sustainable fashion.
January 15, 2023
MILESTONE: Israeli solution to traffic jams soon to reach market
AIR ONE, an Israeli-made electric vehicle designed to fly commuters on short trips far above streets overcrowded with cars, has made its maiden unmanned flight.
January 5, 2023
Processed AND healthy: Israeli students take home the gold at int’l food competition
Having your cake and eating it too? Students from Israel's Technion create quick meals aimed at being healthier than conventional fast food.
December 28, 2022
ISRAELI INNOVATION: Will drone deliveries become the new norm?
An interesting series of events by the Israel Innovation Authority brings Israel's leading entrepreneurs and innovators to local bars to provide their insights into Israel’s thriving startup ecosystem.
December 28, 2022
Israeli researchers identify 100,000 new kinds of viruses
Team of Tel Aviv University researchers discover nine times as many viruses as were previously identified, even specifying which organisms they are likely to attack.
December 26, 2022
‘This happens once in 10,000 births’: Israeli doctors perform unusual surgery on toddler
The two-year-old girl was taken to the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem, where radiographs revealed an astonishing case.
December 18, 2022
‘NO BOYS ALLOWED’: Israeli genetically modified chickens only lay female eggs
In a novel development, Israel's Poultry NRS company, in collaboration with the Volcani Institute, is blocking the hatching of billions of male chicks destined for slaughter.
December 18, 2022
Israeli cows to get their own biometric ID cards
New facial recognition and biometric system, similar to those used for passports, to be used for Israeli cattle to track their needs and identify animals in distress.
December 16, 2022
From military intel to food tech: Israeli machine produces frozen treats in 60 seconds
Gelatos, iced coffee, smoothies, and frozen yogurt are available at the touch of a button, thanks to tech team with IDF experience.
December 6, 2022
Global pharma industry chooses Israel to help spark change, bring ingenuity
AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer and Teva partner in a consortium in Rehovot looking for Israeli ingenuity to reboot the industry.
November 29, 2022
Invisible ‘air screen’: Israeli researchers find trailblazing alternative to face masks
A Technion team has found a radically new solution to the conventional mask dilemma by creating an invisible 'air-screen' in front of the wearer’s face.
November 27, 2022
‘Pleased to be among the first’: Self-driving buses to be tested in Israel
'We are pleased to be among the first in the world to bring autonomous vehicle technology and public transport together,' said Ran Shadmi, Director of the National Public Transport Authority.
November 23, 2022
A feeding tube that could prevent tragedies – Israeli product 100% accurate to date
To date, it’s been 100% accurate. We didn’t cause any failures.' - Dr. Doron Besser, cofounder and president of Envizion Medical.
November 22, 2022
Israeli scientists confirm biblical narratives with geomagnetic testing
Team lead by Israeli researchers confirms biblical account of Babylonian invasion of Israel, additional ancient narratives.
October 25, 2022
WATCH: Israeli technology helps wounded army veterans
i24 News takes a deep dive into how some are using technology to help wounded IDF veterans starting a new life after combat.
October 24, 2022
‘Trillions of future dollars’ – Israeli tech helping capture carbon in skies, seas
Israeli innovators are capturing and storing carbon from seawater and skies, a service which one entrepreneur predicts will be worth 'trillions' in the coming years.
October 23, 2022
Israel’s next lunar landings planned for 2025
Lulav Space’s landing sensor suite, powered by Ramon.Space’s space computing platform, selected for SpaceIL’s Beresheet 2 lunar missions.
October 6, 2022
Israel’s Elbit Systems wins $120 million contract to supply UAVs to Thailand
The Israeli defense firm will provide the Royal Thai Navy with the advanced Hermes 900 Maritime Patrol unmanned aerial vehicle.
September 29, 2022
‘Innovation for prosperity’ – Israeli, Bahraini hospitals announce historic partnership
Sheba Medical Center and King Hamad American Mission Hospital to cooperate on medical research and development.
September 20, 2022
WATCH: Swapping traditional protein with bugs – Israeli scientists change future of farming
i24NEWS correspondent Ariel Levin-Waldman looks at the Israelis who are bringing together finance and science to create genetically modified bugs and shape the future.
September 17, 2022
Israelis discover how to boost success rate of fertility treatments
Israeli scientists find hyaluronic acid boosts success rate of in-vitro treatments.
September 9, 2022
Israeli high-tech companies integral part of NASA space mission
Israeli manufacturer Stratasys is providing the 3-D printed seats for the mannequins that will be wearing startup StemRad’s radiation protection vests.
September 5, 2022
No evidence COVID-19 came from bats: Israeli study
'The comprehensive study we’ve conducted raises serious doubts regarding the possibility of bats being the origin of the Covid19 outbreak.'
September 5, 2022
Using tiny diamonds, Israeli scientists develop new method of noninvasive treatments
Team at Israel's Bar-Ilan University develops new technique for delivering medicinal and cosmetic remedies through the skin, noninvasively.
September 1, 2022
Israeli startup secures $45 million to treat migraines
'In spite of several decades of new medications, millions of individuals still suffer from frequent debilitating migraine headaches,' said Alon Ironi, CEO of Theranica.
August 31, 2022
Light unto the nations? ‘Bright dot in the Negev’ dazzles astronauts in space
The tower in question is nicknamed "The Eye of Sauron" from the wildly popular Lord of the Rings fantasy series due to its powerful glow.
August 30, 2022
New Israeli startup is training Labradors to detect cancer
An Israeli startup led by a former commander of the IDF’s canine unit has raised $6.2m to develop early cancer detection screening centers staffed by Labradors.
August 23, 2022
Hebrew U, Israeli agricultural researchers work to prevent looming global food crisis
New biological sensor detects hidden rot in potatoes, significantly reducing food wastage.
August 23, 2022
Israeli innovation: Stent helps kids with congenital heart defects heal themselves
Israeli startup says inserting stent into artery can help regulate the flow and pressure of blood coming in and out of the heart.
August 16, 2022
‘EMPOWERING NATURE’: Israeli startup keeps produce out of landfill
With food security an ever-present concern, food waste is an increasingly growing problem – particularly in the West.
August 14, 2022
This Israeli scientific breakthrough can help soldiers suffering from PTSD
'We hope that this new discovery might promote easier diagnosis of post-traumatic veteran soldiers so they can receive appropriate treatment,' said Prof. Illana Gozes from Tel Aviv University.
August 11, 2022
Senior delegation from India coming to acquire Israeli agriculture
The Indian delegation will participate in the largest international agricultural exhibition in Israel.
August 10, 2022
Study of ancient Jewish texts made easy with new Israeli AI tech
Soon, people will be able to upload any rabbinic text ever printed and see it in processed form in real time.
August 9, 2022
UAE Royal Family-owned tech company seeks opportunities in Israel, local presence
Tech It Forward will be the country manager for the company, which is seeking collaboration, business development, and investment opportunities between the UAE and Israeli startups.
August 8, 2022
Israel becoming alternative proteins developer powerhouse
Israel is considered a world leader in food tech and has seen the launch of over 50 local start-ups in the food substitutes sector.
August 3, 2022
Israelis create mouse embryo without egg, sperm or womb
Synthetic mouse embryo models were made solely from stem cells, outside the uterus, at the Weizmann Institute of Science.
August 2, 2022
Israeli startup’s over-the-phone voice analysis detects heart condition
An Israeli startup is using over-the-phone voice analysis to detect atrial fibrillation, a common heart condition that is hard to find on a standard screening ECG.
August 1, 2022
Molecule Developed at Hebrew University may prevent Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
With a constant renewal of cell vitality in diseased tissues, this new drug will hopefully increase life expectancy, wellness.
August 1, 2022